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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Last Chance to Enter Future Journalist Awards

Students aged seven to eighteen have only days left to enter Staffordshire University’s annual Future Journalist Awards. The awards are organised by third-year journalism and PR students and aim to discover the next generation of journalists…
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New Vic Youth Theatre explore the challenges of growing up

Featuring a large cast and full young band, this electrifying gig-style performance marks the New Vic Youth Theatre’s fourth time performing as part of National Theatre Connections. Set in and around a swimming pool, The Changing Room follows…
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Stars of New Vic Pub drama have lesson in pulling pints

The cast of Jim Cartwright’s tragi-comedy - Two - brushed up on their bar skills – ahead of taking to the New Vic stage from Friday 31 January to Saturday 22 February – with the help of Burslem-based Titanic Brewery. Actors Jimmy Fairhurst…
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Appeal to support major refurbishment at the New Vic

Local people are being called upon to help raise over £225,000 of funding for the New Vic as part of the theatre’s biggest redevelopment project since it was built. Donations to the Full Circle Appeal will go directly towards helping the…
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Iconic Potters Arf is back and open for registration

Online entries for the Hanley Economic Building Society Potters ’Arf Marathon have opened following a launch which saw more than 400 people sign up in one day. Participants recently flocked to the Victoria Hall, in Bagnall Street Street,…
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Staffordshire’s leading college shortlisted for prestigious awards

Outstanding institutions and individuals from across the Further Education (FE) sector have been shortlisted for the prestigious Tes FE Awards 2020. Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) are finalists for the much-coveted title of…
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Art Friends link up for Newcastle-under-Lyme Exhibition

A friendship forged in the classroom over a shared love of art 40 years ago is one of the main inspirations for a new exhibition in Newcastle. 50 FORTY is a stunning selection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics made by Staffordshire artists…
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New Travel Agents in Town

Barrhead Travel, one of the UK’s leading travel agencies, is investing in the relaunch of a new travel agency in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, bringing five local ex-Thomas Cook staff back to work. The brand-new store located in Castle Walk, Newcastle-Under-Lyme…
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Life Changes with Train Learn Go Stoke

TRAIN LEARN GO STOKE YOU may have thought about joining a gym, you may have even thought about changing your diet or even already tried several options in a personal mission to feel fitter and healthier. But have you ever considered working…
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Prince and the Pauper Tail Trail at the New Vic

The New Vic Theatre is hosting an enchanting interactive "Tail Trail" for families. The 45-minute adventure into the magical world of The Prince and The Pauper will take place in the theatre’s Studio until Saturday 4 January. Tale Trail…