Newcastle-under-Lyme is a vibrant market town in Staffordshire. The town is home to restaurants, bars and independent stores, sports and leisure facilities, a theatre and more. Various outdoor events take place in Newcastle-under-Lyme throughout the year from musical festivals to craft and food fairs. The New Vic Theatre is a short walk from the town centre where visitors can enjoy a range of acclaimed plays and productions in the round.

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Season’s Greetings Review

An extended family combined with Christmas chaos, creates comedy gold in Season's Greetings at the New Vic theatre thanks to genius Alan Ayckbourn. As Christmas Eve gets underway finishing touches to the decorations at Neville (Matt Addis)…
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Scams Awareness

With many families facing extra financial pressures due to increasing household costs, people are being warned to be aware of the risks of scams. Each year, millions of people in the UK fall prey to scammers, although it is thought that less…
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Tom Dick and Harry – Review

Tom, Dick and Harry at the New Vic - a play which grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go - even when you have left the theatre in the round… Review by Baba’s Editor and Founder Sonya Farrall. 5* Set in a 1943 prisoner of war camp…
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Peter Coates donates £20 million to boost growth of entrepreneurs in his home city and partners with Staffordshire University

The Peter Coates Foundation will receive a £20m donation from Peter Coates. It has teamed up with Staffordshire University to launch the Peter Coates Fast Forward Programme. Beginning in January, the programme will offer emerging entrepreneurs…
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A Vegan Summer Celebration on The Stones

Newcastle-under-Lyme is to welcome the return of a Vegan food festival. The Summer Vegan Festival will take place on Sunday 3 July, and stallholders will be selling everything from fashion to food to pet products, with the festival being a…
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The Rocky Horror Show at The Regent – REVIEW

It is that time of year again where Stokies turn up at the Regent Theatre dressed up in stockings, garters and corsets for a rip-roaring night at the Rocky Horror Picture show...Review by Melanie Osborne 5* The Richard O’ Brian classic musical…
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New Chancellor installed at Keele University

James Timpson OBE has been officially installed as the new Chancellor of Keele University. The chief executive of Timpson - one of the UK's most socially responsible retailers - received the Chancellor's ceremonial robes and mortarboard and…
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Potters Arf 2022 – Were you there?

Hundreds of runners raced through the streets of Stoke-on-Trent for the iconic Potters Arf on June 1. More than 1,600 participants had signed up for the 13.1 mile race - which returned to its usual calendar place after last year's race was…
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND BACK FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE NEW VIC

One of the New Vic’s best-loved Christmas shows, Alice in Wonderland, is back this festive season to celebrate the culmination of the theatre company’s 60th anniversary of theatre making. Opening on Friday 18 November 2022 and running…
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POWERFUL MUSEUM EXHIBITION REVEALS ASYLUM EXPERIENCES

Residents and visitors can gain a fascinating insight into mental health care in Staffordshire going back to the early 19th century. The Brampton Museum is hosting a major touring exhibition which explores the history of the county’s three…
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Titanic the Musical heading to The Regent

The Tony Award-winning Titanic The Musical is making its way to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 24 April to Saturday 29 April 2023.   Produced by Danielle Tarento, Steven M Levy and Vaughan Williams in association…

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