
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)…

Best Selling Author Dedicates Latest Book to Circus Legend
A New York Times best selling author has dedicated his latest book to the Father of the Modern Day Circus - Philip Astley.
Astley, who was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1742, has been celebrated worldwide
as well as in his birth town via…

Spectacular New Vic Spring Season
A rare staging of an iconic fantasy horror, an uplifting new play about the life of a local hero, a dark comedy classic and a revival of one of their most popular productions make for an exciting spring season at the New Vic.
New Vic Artistic…

Market changes unveiled for Christmas
Improvements to Newcastle’s historic market are being unveiled at a Christmas edition of the Farmers’ Market.
A selection of popular traders – selling fresh, home-made and local produce – will be based on stalls which have been relocated…

Keele Cemetery to host festive memorial afternoon
A Christmas memorial afternoon is taking place at a Newcastle-under-Lyme cemetery this December.
Residents can remember their loved ones at a Christmas memorial afternoon taking place at Keele Cemetery for the first time on Wednesday, 18 December…

Lottery of Fun for Fundraising
More than a dozen residents have struck lucky in a weekly lottery which benefits good
causes in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Two Newcastle residents, supporting Castle Capers Gang Show, have won £2,000 after
matching five numbers in the latest draw…

The Prince and the Pauper Review
The Prince and the Pauper at the New Vic is a festive treat you will not want to miss….
From the moment the play starts the audience is captivated, engrossed and instantly drawn into the Tudor setting in the round.
There’s singing, dancing…

Step into Christmas at the Brampton Museum
Visitors can get into the magical Christmas spirit at the Brampton Museum.
The Council’s arts and cultural officers have organised a festive-themed events programme
which opens on 16 November and runs throughout December.
The main gallery…

Gym & Tonic at the New Vic
The John Godber Company and Theatre Royal Wakefield return to the New Vic with a brand new production of John Godber’s laugh-out-loud comedy Gym & Tonic from Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 November.
Written and directed by John Godber OBE…

The Ladyboys of Bangkok Review
If you’re looking for glitz, glamour, live music and a good ole giggle then get along to see the Ladyboys of Bangkok in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
From the moment you enter the bright, big pink Sabai Pavilion you know you’re going to be in for…

Lesiure Discount Scheme for Armed Forces Personel being considered
Plans to introduce a leisure discount card scheme for armed forces personnel are being discussed by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.
Cabinet is considering providing free and discounted access to facilities at Jubilee2 for serving and…