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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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Robin Hood Review – The Regent

Robin Hood at The Regent, in Hanley has all the traditional ingredients for a festive family treat - with extra trimmings added in for a delightful Christmas wrap. The charismatic combination of Jonny Wilkes - in his 13th year of Panto…
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Wind in the Willows at New Vic

The Wind in the Willows brings enchantment, adorable characters in mysterious settings and a sprinkling of snow for a delightful Christmas play at the New Vic. Imaginations are allowed to run wild, in the wild, as first the audience is introduced…
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The Full Monty Raises the Roof at The Regent

The Full Monty is all about the big ending. Everyone in the packed out Regent Theatre, Hanley knew what was coming, it was why they were there, and the growing sense of anticipation was palpable. Right from the curtain up and through to the…
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Dirty Dancing -The Regent

Dirty Dancing at The Regent has everything you would want from an adaptation of such an iconic film - and MORE. There’s music from the original soundtrack, dance moves which leave you in awe, and a revolving set which is genius! Dirty…
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Better Off Dead at the New Vic

AN inept journalist combined with a frustrated author who is struggling to see the wood from the trees, produces not just the right chemistry, but also much hilarity in Better off Dead at the New Vic. Alan Ayckbourn’s second play in the…
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Joking Apart at the New Vic

Joking Apart at the New Vic gives an insightful view into the affects jealousy and envy can have on relationships. Alan Ayckbourn’s revival marks the 40th anniversary of the play which centres around happy couple Richard (Laurence Pears)…
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My Mother Said I Never Should – New Vic

My Mother Said I Never Should at the New Vic is a serious and true reflection of the trials and tribulations experienced between a mother and daughter. A journey spanning seven decades is explored in impeccable style by four actresses who…
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Summer Holiday at The Regent

As the nights draw in and our mobile phones send holiday snaps into the memory cloud, those lazy, hazy summer days seem far away - unless you're heading to The Regent this week. Summer Holiday is based on the popular film made famous by Cliff…
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Benidorm Live at The Regent

Benidorm Live at The Regent Theatre works in so many ways! From the off the audience is drawn into Darren Litten’s adaptation of the successful Brits-abroad sitcom where staff and guests at the Solana Hotel are not for the easily offended. Comedy…
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Queens of the Coal Age – New Vic

Queens of the Coal Age at the New Vic is powerful, emotive and resurgent in reminding people about the movement which supported miners and their families during a political shake up. Maxine’s Peake’s play focuses on Women Against Pit Closures…