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The 39 Steps at the New Vic

The New Vic Theatre puts its trademark stamp on thrilling spy comedy-drama The 39 Steps from Friday 8 to Saturday 30 March. New Vic’s Artistic Director Theresa Heskins (Astley’s Astounding Adventures, Around The World In 80 Days) directs John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps in a thrilling new production that places the action in-the-round. Adapted by […]

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Elite Ballet Training in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Jubilee2 has become the base for an elite training scheme for ballet dancers. Two large dance studios, featuring wooden sprung floors, soundproofing, a floor length mirror and moveable wall, are just what Nicky Henshall was looking for to accommodate the growth of Staffordshire Youth Ballet (SYB) which offers monthly masterclasses, workshops and performance opportunities […]

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Lottery Players Helping Celebrate Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Heritage

Thanks to National Lottery players over £5million has been raised to support 80 community heritage projects across the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The milestone was reached with a grant of £97,600 to repair and restore the iconic town centre barracks. The Barracks Trust will be celebrating their building’s history in 2019, with activities to collect and […]

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Newcastle-under-Lyme’s The Guildhall Open for the Community

An historic building in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre has opened its doors to serve the public again. The Guildhall is up and running as a community and voluntary sector hub thanks to a successful partnership working between Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Support Staffordshire. A range of services will be accessible – ranging from money advice and […]

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Philip Astley – and a continuing legacy

In 2018 Newcastle-under-Lyme was witness to some fascinating and innovative events which focused on the 250 year celebrations of the modern day circus. Those events were all part of the Philip Astley Project, which was managed by Staffordshire University on behalf a steering group of local heritage, arts, education and statutory organisations and was set […]

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Stellar Spring line up at the New Vic

The New Vic Theatre have announced a stellar line-up of concerts for 2019. Junior doctor turned comedian Adam Kay, Britain’s leading one-liner comic Gary Delaney, TV historian Lucy Worsley and North Staffordshire cult character, ‘Eric’, are all on the bill at the New Vic in 2019 as four new shows are announced as part of […]

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Guildhall in Newcastle-under-Lyme to become a Community Hub

An iconic landmark situated in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre is to become a community and voluntary sector hub while its long-term future is decided. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is working with Support Staffordshire to provide a wide range of services, as requested by residents, at the Guildhall. The county-wide voluntary sector support organisation has […]

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Tourism Honour for Iconic Poppies Sculpture at Middleport Pottery

Civic leaders have been presented with one of the county’s highest tourism awards in recognition of the stunning success of an iconic ceramic poppies sculpture. More than 122,000 people visited Poppies: Weeping Window at Middleport Pottery in just six weeks during the summer – three times more than its target – and brought £4 million into the […]

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Philip Hardaker – a Stoke-on-Trent Ceramic Genius

As the World Capital of Ceramics it is no surprise to discover fascinating creative artists within Stoke-on-Trent. With an abundance of pottery heritage the City boasts an industry which spans back hundreds of years. And although the pot banks may not be the bustling work hubs they once were – it’s fair to say there’s […]

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Eric Get me Out of Here at New Vic

The legendary character of Eric is back at the New Vic from Monday 3 to Saturday 15 December for a trip ‘Down Under’ as David Graham Productions return to the theatre for I’m Eric, Get Me Out Of Here! – a  hilarious festive comedy jam-packed with ’60s hits. Performed by a multi-talented band of actors and musicians, […]