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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…