Stoke Regent and Victoria Hall - April - July 2018

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Welcome Hello – and welcome to our new look What’s On Guide!

You told us you wanted a combined guide for The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall – so here it is!

Like our Spring and Summer schedule, this guide is packed with lots of brilliant things to keep you amused – including interviews with cast members, amazing show news, fun facts and figures and some fab puzzles.

The Regent Theatre

Last year was a busy one for us, ending with our amazing pantomime, Aladdin. The show received phenomenal feedback and five star reviews and we’re already getting excited about our 2018 offering, Robin Hood.

Tickets are on sale now so get yours early.

We hope you enjoy the rest of the guide – and 2018.

See you at the theatre soon!

Grace Challinor, General Manager

How did you get the theatre bug?

I actually started my career with ATG working in their call centre, in London, way back in 2004. When I was there, I was offered a chance to work backstage at The Lion King and jumped at it!

When did you join the Stoke team?

I moved back to Stoke to become Stage Door receptionist in 2006, becoming Stage Door supervisor in 2011, and Environmental Ambassador.

In 2014 I started training as the venue administrator, as well as duty managing during shows and some backstage work in my spare time.

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Cheryl Taylor, Deputy General Manager Victoria Hall

How long have you been in your current post?

In December I became the Deputy General Manager of The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall. It’s been an exciting journey and I can’t wait to see what comes next!

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac The ultimate tribute to one of the world’s best-loved bands.

This stunning show has already been enjoyed by 600,000 fans worldwide – now it’s your turn.

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MONDAY 26TH – SATURDAY 31ST MARCH

Nobody puts Baby in the corner… and you’ll have the time of your life in this brilliant version of the film and stage favourite.

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Surrey STUNNING AS THE KING HIMSELF’ Essential

Champions of Magic The masters of illusion are back – with more mind-bending tricks to keep you guessing.

What’s On this season Find out more about our dazzling selection of Spring/Summer productions.

Can you spot your favourite?

Thoroughly Modern Millie The Tony Award-winning musical continues its UK tour. Set in 1920s New York, expect lots of laughs and some amazing big dance numbers.

Benidorm Live My Dad Wrote a Porno What would you do if your dad wrote a dirty book?

Read it out on stage of course! Meet the team behind the smash-hit podcast, in this revealing, one of a kind show.

You’ve seen the TV show… now get up close and personal with the Costa Del Sol’s funniest holidaymakers as they tour the UK with this groundbreaking show.

‘UNDENIABLY THE BEST MUSICAL AROUND...

SHOCKINGLY, ALARMINGLY BRILLIANT’ Slough Observer

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‘THE MUSICAL THAT PUTS THE KING BACK ON THE THRONE’ Evening News ‘THIS ELECTRIFYING MUSICAL WILL SEND SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE – TRULY REMARKABLE’ The Express

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This heart-warming show CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE ‘68 SPECIAL AFTERNOON TEA £15 Robin Hood Panto tells the real-life story of a charity calendar that took the world by storm.

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‘I DARE YOU NOT TO GET UP AND DANCE.’ S ALLY BOAZ M AN , BBC RADIO 2

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the Olivier and Tony® Award-winning West End and Broadway show is coming to Stoke-on-Trent this April!

Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent.

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Along the way she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, including countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof and Locomotion.

Photography from West End production and UK tour.

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‘A TAPESTRY OF GREATEST HITS!’ T H E G U A RDIAN

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EDITORIAL The Carole King musical Beautiful uncovers the journey of the iconic singer-songwriter from her humble New York roots to global superstardom.

The show has proved a huge success on both sides of the Atlantic, running simultaneously on Broadway and in the West End for more than two years. Now UK fans can see the muchacclaimed show outside London, thanks to a nationwide tour throughout 2018.

We caught up with leading lady Bronté Barbé to talk about playing Carole and about her own journey from television contestant in the search for Dorothy in Over the Rainbow.

Photography by Craig Sugnen

How did you first hear that you’d got the role of Carole King in the tour of Beautiful?

Oh my goodness, that’s a good question.

My agent called me actually, and started singing down the phone. He sang, “You’ve got to get up every morning,” and then said, “Do you want to be Carole King?” It was bonkers.

I just couldn’t believe it.

Beautiful leading lady

BRONTÉ BARBÉ New touring star talks Carole King and her Dorothy roots.

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Were you familiar with the show before then?

I went to see it about four months ago for the first time. I’d been meaning to see it for ages and I’ve listened to the soundtrack a number of times because I love the music of Carole King. I was blown away by it. I absolutely loved it, but I never thought I’d even be considered as Carole.

What is it about the show that makes it so special?

It’s the music, because her songs are so iconic,

musical by name but I love the way it’s set out. I love the way the songs are performed. I think it’s fantastic.

What’s the most difficult thing about the show for you?

I’d probably say pacing myself. Because the songs are so satisfying to sing and because of the way it’s structured – we start at Carnegie Hall and then we go back in time – I get very over-excited in the first song because I love it. It’s ‘So Far Away’ and it’s so nice to sing – luckily, it’s not a massive belter – but then we obviously go straight back to when she’s 16, so I always need to remember to pace myself.

How are audiences reacting to the show?

They’re amazing. We’ve had a lot of standing ovations. I love the energy at the end of the show – finishing where we do, it’s on a real high, which is nice.

What’s your favourite Carole King song?

That is really hard. I love ‘You’ve Got a Friend’. I just think the words are fantastic.

What’s it been like since you were one of the potential Dorothy’s in Over the Rainbow?

BB: It’s bizarre because it’s seven years since Over the Rainbow and I feel like I have grown up so much since then. When I think of being in Macclesfield and doing am-dram and dreaming about doing musicals, I am chuffed with the way the last few years have panned out.

but also it’s the style in which it’s produced. The writing is amazing, the script is fantastic and it is very much a play with song, I think. It’s a jukebox

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‘THE PERFECT FAMILY MUSICAL.’ T H E H E R AL D SC O TL AN D

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CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC 09/01/2018 14:50 Photography by Helen Maybanks.

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With over 25 million online views between them and following sold out shows across the globe, five star rave reviews and a run in London’s West End, this cast of top magicians perform daring grand illusions, stunning close-up magic and incredible mind-reading.

THE HOLLIES A MEMORABLE EVENING ON A HIGHWAY OF HITS This band created some of the best songs ever.

US number 1 Long Cool Woman, The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, I’m Alive, Carrie Anne, the soul-stirring UK number 1 He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and many more.

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Starring Milkshake! favourites; Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters. An all-singing, all-dancing spectacular.

The world’s official no.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2018 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes and many more!

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Following a record-breaking UK and Ireland Tour, the smash hit blockbuster is back 1– and larger than life!

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Join Shrek, (Steffan Harri) and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona (Amelia Lily) from her tower, guarded by a fire-breathing love-sick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

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MERCURY THE ULTIMATE QUEEN TRIBUTE

Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. Grimethorpe’s diverse noted concert performances include those at the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards and BBC Proms.

BAFTA nominated for its contributions to the hit movie Brassed Off of which Grimethorpe was the focal point.

Winners at the National Tribute Awards, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Queen. The show includes fantastic performances of the most popular Queen hits, such as Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You.

SUN 8 APR 3PM | VICTORIA HALL

MY DAD WROTE A PORNO LIVE

What would you do if your dad wrote a dirty book?

Ignore it? Not Jamie Morton. He reads it to the world.

Along with his best mates James Cooper and BBC Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine, Jamie reads a ‘lost chapter’ from his dad’s notoriously brilliant Belinda Blinked saga.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE TRIBUTE TO STING AND THE POLICE

Ages 16+

The iconic sound of one of the world’s biggest rock bands. With six Grammys and two Brits, bands don’t come much bigger than this. With a distinctive sound and unforgettable songs, relive Sting and The Police with this unmissable pitch-perfect production.

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Stefan Dohr PRO YOUTH PHILHARMONIA

SWING WITH LAUGHTER!

Brainchild of director Wissam Boustany, this is the inaugural tour of the Pro Youth Philharmonia, a training orchestra for advanced musicians aged 22 – 32. PYP will perform MacMillan’s dark memorial to Isobel Gowdie, Prokofiev’s 2nd Violin Concerto with Stephanie Gonley and Bartók’s brilliant Concerto for Orchestra.

Variety is back with a capital ‘V’ as legendary British entertainers Jimmy Tarbuck OBE and Kenny Lynch OBE, swap their golf clubs for a unique night of comedy and music, in the company of talented friends including Anita Harris and Jessica Martin.

SUN 15 APR 3PM | VICTORIA HALL

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Ben Gernon

BBC PHILHARMONIC BEETHOVEN’S SEVENTH GALA FINALE

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL

Wagner: Overture: Reinzi Mozart: Horn Concerto No.3 Weber: (Orch. Berlioz) Invitation to the Dance Beethoven: Symphony No.7

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders) and Maureen Nolan (The Nolans). This hysterical night out returns when four women with seemingly nothing in common meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’ and problems with forgetfulness, mood swings, night-sweats and chocolate binges. Ages 16+

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As a culturally rich and creatively pioneering city, Stoke-on-Trent is famous across the world for its ceramics heritage. But as the television presenter Nick Hancock reminded me recently, there is still more to see.As he put it, this city is like the Staffordshire Hoard: beautiful, full of creativity, under-appreciated and undiscovered for far too long.

It’s Good to Talk

This is why it’s so important that we keep the momentum generated by the City of Culture bid going.

We have a wealth of arts and cultural organisations consistently punching above their weight and we need to recognise them all.This range has been demonstrated in the quality, ambition and reach of Appetite, the outstanding Creative People and Places programme, which has introduced more and more people to world-class culture and art.

Paul Williams, Chairman of Stoke-on-Trent Cultural Destinations, discusses moving forward after the SOT2021 bid.

It was shortly after the Ambassador Theatre Group declared its ambition to become the world’s number one live theatre company in 1992, that Bob Hoskins fronted an ad campaign reminding people, ‘it’s good to talk’.

BT’s successful marketing campaign focused on the role communication plays in people’s lives – and set out to help them re-engage with each other. It was a similar story with Stoke-on-Trent’s bid to become UK City of Culture.

We may not have won the bid but there’s no doubt that the campaign has been an extremely positive experience – and one that will shape our future. Our ambitious, exciting and compelling plans kick-started an important cultural conversation. They reminded people that art is for everyone and that this is a city with culture in abundance.

amongst local people, and helped us to develop a clear set of cultural aspirations for Stoke going forward.

As part of this, a new cultural strategy is about to be launched, setting out the City Council’s intention to deliver a £52 million cultural investment programme including redevelopment of the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, and the city’s Central Library.

Gilbert Adair’s assertion that, ‘culture, like God and politics, is everywhere’ is further evidenced by the city’s new Cultural Forum and the creation of a Cultural Education Partnership.

The bid process – and new sense of civic confidence – has allowed us to celebrate our rich cultural heritage too.

We can rightly claim to be a city that has been shaped by the business of culture for almost three hundred years.

We are a city that makes art from dirt and exports it around the world – and that’s something we can be proud of.

“And there is a lot more to come!”

Our cultural profile has been further strengthened by access to our award-winning theatres and museums, contemporary and immersive arts events, and a growing reputation for live music and performing arts, literature, digital technology and gaming.

Later this year, North Staffordshire hosts the iconic ceramic poppies installation at Middleport Pottery and celebrates Philip Astley, the father of the modern circus in Newcastle (an area recently designated as one of six national ‘Cities of Circus’).

The British Ceramics Biennial and B-Arts will join the New Vic Theatre on the Arts Council’s National Portfolio, providing them with four years of funding to deliver cultural and out-reach programmes.

The bid has been transformative and re-energising. It fired up a renewed sense of ambition and self-confidence

cultural tourism offer and boost the visitor economy.

The three-year Visit England and Arts Council-funded Cultural Destinations programme is another key scheme and will bring key partners together to develop the

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There is bricks and mortar work happening too. Building will shortly commence on the new, four-star Hilton Garden hotel development in the Cultural Quarter.

It will fuel a booming night time economy and new artisan coffee shops, eateries, restaurants and bars in the Piccadilly area, adjacent to our Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall buildings.

The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall are not just at the heart of the Cultural Quarter, they are vital organs with a key role to play in the economic and cultural wellbeing of

Since then, they have continued to facilitate dialogue about the value of art and culture in bringing communities together; developing new partnerships, boosting wellbeing, building local pride and changing outdated perceptions, to attract more visitors and raise the city’s profile.

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Screen and stage actor, Freddie Jones adds that for a culture to flourish you need a warm climate, a great tradition and the warm embrace of a people ripe to awaken, a people fortified for a spring renewal – and that’s the people of dear Stoke-on-Trent.

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the region. As with most successful theatres and venues, they are remarkably good at creating and staging performances as well as recognising the importance of audience diversity. To remain relevant to and engage with their local communities they also provide an array of school visits, rehearsal facilities, drama workshops, dance classes, function suites, as well as interactive experiences and participatory programmes. Their Creative Learning department is an integral part of this, providing meaningful opportunities to young people in Stoke-on-Trent and inspiring a new generation of artists and audiences.

Thanks to our City of Culture experience, in 2018 it feels like the arts are being recognised as a key ingredient for Stoke-on-Trent’s future – and not just the ‘icing on the cake’.

As we continue to tell and develop our own amazing story, let’s remember, it really is good to talk.

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TUESDAY 22ND – SATURDAY 26TH MAY

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SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK THE ROD STEWART STORY A fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rock’s greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar!

Includes massive hits like, Maggie May and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy.

A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE

Spend A Country Night in Nashville and celebrate the very best of country music. With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Need You Now, 9 to 5, and many more, this incredible show is a night not to be missed!

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AN AUDIENCE WITH IAN WAITE & OTI MABUSE RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT

BOOT-LED-ZEPPELIN CELEBRATING LED ZEPPELIN’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

The winner of six Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews, taking you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when ‘moderns’ including a flapper named Millie Dillmount were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines and rewriting the rules of love.

Starring TV favourite Hayley Tamaddon as the adorable Millie. This hilarious musical comedy features spectacular dance routines and great songs – grab your ticket now!

Ian and Oti always push the boundaries of dance, with both of them becoming finalists in the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. They will dance a mix of Latin and Ballroom, transporting you away to a place of wonderful moments with fun-filled entertainment.

Featuring classic Led Zeppelin trademarks, the laser pyramid, the flaming gong, together with their sheer presence on stage, Boot-Led-Zeppelin’s new production delivers the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience that takes their audience on a journey back in time.

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‘AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY AS A BUBBLE OF GUM.’

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T H E O B SE R V E R

Figaro is getting married to Susanna, today. But the best day of their lives is quickly becoming the worst, as their master, Count Almaviva, decides to humiliate and impoverish Figaro, bed Susanna and at the same time, turn his jealous fury on his long-suffering wife.

A thrilling concert of highlights from Rossini’s greatest operas – his serious ones! These were the operas of which Rossini was most proud, and which contain his most brilliant writing for orchestra, and his most challenging vocal fireworks.

Enter a cast of complicating, sexually irrepressible, comic characters of all ages, and you have the most famous ‘mad day’ in all opera, hurtling towards evening, in a garden, where all passions are spent.

Exciting scenes from Rossini’s Otello, La donna del lago,

Sung in the English translation of Jeremy Sams with surtitles.

Recommended age 12+.

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Stoke-on-Trent with a production guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV.

Maometto II (the most testing of them all), Elisabetta (Queen Elizabeth I of England) and Ermione. With singers from English Touring Opera’s mainstage operas, Keele Bach Choir and Ceramic City Choir and a 29 piece orchestra.

Hairspray features the hit songs Welcome To The 60s,

You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more. This irresistible feel-good show is the perfect night out for all the family – let your hair down and book now!

Conductor John Andrews.

Sung in Italian and French.

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RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC 40 YEARS OF RUMOURS Encompassing nearly five decades of music and channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offer an opportunity for fans to rediscover songs that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most-loved bands of all time.

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TIM VINE SUNSET MILK IDIOT

Hey people! It’s Tim Vine back on tour, telling lots of silly new jokes, showing off new homemade props, singing some new daft ditties, and all with the appearance of confidence. Come along, sit down, and laugh. ‘A SYMPHONY OF SILLY’ – The Times Ages 14+

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How would your friends describe you?

THE SHIRES

The biggest selling UK country act of all time, The01/02/2018 Shires, announce their highly anticipated third album Accidentally on Purpose, due for release on 20 April through Decca Records. The trailblazing duo will also be hitting the road this summer, performing their new music across the UK.

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Are you a fairytale princess or a bit of an animal?

GRUMPY OLD WOMEN TO THE RESCUE

Fed up with flogging their guts out and always having to be in charge, the Grumpy Old Women – Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper – have put their knobbly old feet up in glorious retirement, free at last to practise their extreme colouring-in, ukelele orchestra and novelty fudge-making.

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A Loyal and loving – with an inner beauty ¢ B Super efficient, with a love of travel ¢ C Young, sweet and not so innocent ¢ D A bit of a wisecracker ¢

What’s your relationship status?

A I’ve found the one – but he’s a bit of an ogre ¢ B Complicated – I’ve kissed a few frogs ¢ C I’ve got a crush on my dance teacher ¢ D In a relationship but she’s a bit of a dragon ¢

How would you describe your style?

A Big, green and beautiful ¢

B Smart and glam, bodycon dress and heels ¢ C 1960s chic ¢ D Completely natural, I don’t pay much attention to clothes ¢

Which of the following are you most likely to have for breakfast?

A An earthworm-stuffed pumpkin ¢ B Something from the hotel buffet ¢ C Pancakes and syrup ¢ D A nice handful of hay ¢

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THURSDAY 21ST – SATURDAY 23RD JUNE

THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES

‘If you like music and guitars you will love this show!’

Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May, and Slash – are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you can experience in one amazing show! Over 20 guitars accurately recreate the sound and ambience of heroes from the 1950s to the present day.

FRI 15 JUN 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL TICKETS FROM £24.90 ATGTICKETS.COM/Stoke

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.

With timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross,

Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and more, are sensationally recreated for you by an exceptionally talented cast and band.

SUN RECORDS WHERE ROCK ’N’ ROLL WAS BORN

This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Dancing In The Streets, My Cherie Amor, Heatwave and many more.

The label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Rufus Thomas live on stage. Revisit the recording studio that produced That’s Alright Mama, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line and Whole Lotta Shakin’ with the official concert show.

FRI 8 JUN 7.30PM | REGENT THEATRE

SAT 23 JUN 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

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Over a period of more than 30 years Angela Beardmore School of Dance has brought together thousands of children and young adults. Applause joins together song and dance from the past to present, featuring over 500 local children and adults from the Dance School and local area. Featuring all genres of dance, explosive tap routines and routines inspired by The Greatest Showman, The Descendants, Car Man, Beauty and the Beast, Sunshine on Leith, Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Lady Gaga and much more.

Perfect for the whole family, this is a celebration show not to be missed!

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Peppa Pig, George and their friends love having fun outside, especially when it’s an adventure – with tents!

And muddy puddles! Enjoy this new live stage show with a brand new story, loads of songs and heaps of fun.

‘THE SHOW WAS A HUGE HIT WITH MY LITTLE BOY WHO HAD A HUGE SMILE ON HIS FACE THROUGHOUT AND EVEN ASKED IF HE COULD STAY TO SEE THE NEXT SHOW. IT’S A MUST FOR ALL PEPPA FANS.’ – Express and Star ★★★★★ ‘WE’D GO BACK AND WATCH IT AGAIN – WE LOVED IT!’ – Mumsnet

Comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC 2’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC 1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Plus the best of the rest! We’re the people who booked Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah Millican before they hit the big time.

So come and see more brilliant comedians!

Each show will have four top professional comics including lovable host and MC Damion Larkin. ’ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP NEW COMEDIANS.’ – BBC • Stoke-on-Trent’s longest running and best comedy club • Different top professional acts every month

WED 1PM & 4PM THU 10AM & 1PM TICKETS FROM £18.15 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off a family ticket FAMILY TICKET OFFERS AVAILABLE

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SAT 21 APR 8PM SAT 19 MAY 8PM SAT 16 JUN 8PM SAT 21 JUL 8PM SAT 18 AUG 8PM TICKETS £15.65

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DAVID BADDIEL MY FAMILY: NOT THE SITCOM

THE DREAMBOYS

David Baddiel takes his Olivier-nominated one-man show to theatres nationwide. My Family: Not The Sitcom is a show about memory, ageing, infidelity, dysfunctional relatives, moral policing on social media, golf, and gay cats.

The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever, and this time they are bringing a special celebrity performer with them. The gorgeous Jake Quickenden from the hit TV shows The X Factor and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible hunks.

THU 28 JUN 7.30PM | REGENT THEATRE

FRI 29 JUN 7.30PM | REGENT THEATRE

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BRITAIN’S BIGGEST THEATRE-CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!

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TOTALLY TINA

Cirque Berserk! celebrates the 250th anniversary of the invention of circus with a jaw-dropping spectacular that combines contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action. This talented troupe includes over 30 acrobats, aerialists, daredevil stuntmen and the legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’.

An internationally acclaimed award-winning tribute revue show to the Queen of Rock. We take you from the early days with Ike and songs like River Deep, Mountain High, all the way through to Tina’s solo comeback in the 80s with her incredible massive solo hits like Simply The Best and What’s Love Got To Do With It?

FRI 6 – SUN 8 JUL | REGENT THEATRE

FRI 6 JUL 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

FRI & SAT 7.30PM SAT 2PM & 5PM SUN 3PM

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FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST – SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST

REGENT THEATRE

VICTORIA HALL

SATURDAY 21ST APRIL – SATURDAY 21ST JULY

ORGAN PROMS Played on the Victoria Hall’s 1888 Grand 4 Manual Concert Organ

JONATHAN SCOTT

MANCHESTER CONCERT ORGANIST Saturday 21st April 12pm | £10.90

THE SCOTT BROTHERS DUO

JONATHAN – PIANO TOM – ORGAN Saturday 12th May 12pm | £10.90

MICHAEL RHODES

VICTORIA HALL ORGANIST Saturday 16th June 12pm | £10.90

MICHAEL RHODES

WITH IAIN HARVEY, JOHN RAMSBOTTOM & PHILIP CARTWRIGHT Saturday 21st July 12pm | £10.90

Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad in this exciting new musical version of The Wind in the Willows as they mess about on the river and fight the weasels to reclaim Toad Hall. With lively songs and loveable characters it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening.

Suitable for all ages. Performed by the Stage Experience 2018 Company.

Take part in The Wind in the Willows Join Stage Experience 2018 and rehearse then perform The Wind in the Willows on the Regent Theatre stage on 17th and 18th August.

Parts for everyone. (Limited places available.)

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STAGE EXPERIENCE MAIN COMPANY (Ages 11 – 18) MON 6 – THU 16 AUG 10AM – 5PM (Excl. Sun 12), FRI 17 AUG 10AM – 7PM, SAT 18 AUG 1PM – 9PM PARTICIPATION FEE £220

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MINI STAGE EXPERIENCE (Ages 8 – 10) MON 13 – THU 16 AUG 10AM – 4PM, FRI 17 AUG 10AM – 7PM, SAT 18 AUG 1PM – 9PM PARTICIPATION FEE £110 ON SALE DATE FOR THE FINAL PERFORMANCES TO BE ANNOUNCED

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other terrific tales

Tiddler © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books, 2007; A Squash and a Squeeze © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s books, 2003; Monkey Puzzle © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s books, 2000; The Smartest Giant in Town © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s books, 2002

TIDDLER AND OTHER TERRIFIC TALES

CROONERS

Crooners brings parody to a genre symbolised by the crooner in a brand new, rip-roaring comedy musical that has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show. Expect hilarious one-liners, laugh-out-loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the Mini Big Band live on stage.

ABBA MANIA is accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production. Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and enjoy all of your favourites including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

ABBA MANIA

JANE McDONALD CELEBRATE 20 YEARS

MON 27 – WED 29 AUG | REGENT THEATRE

THU 30 AUG 7.30PM | REGENT THEATRE

FRI 14 SEP 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

FRI 21 SEP 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

MON 1.30PM & 4.30PM, TUE & WED 11AM & 1.30PM

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THE ELO EXPERIENCE GREATEST HITS AND MORE TOUR 2018

JOE LYCETT I’M ABOUT TO LOSE CONTROL AND I THINK JOE LYCETT

THE DRIFTERS

DANIEL O’DONNELL

These terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. ★★★★ ‘A DELIGHT FROM START TO FINISH!’ – Time Out

The Drifters are back on the road performing their classic hits from the last six decades! The Drifters have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President and were named in Rolling Stone Magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.

One of the nation’s most loved entertainers, she came to our screens 20 years ago. A phenomenal singer with a stunning band and knock out production. Jane will bring audiences to their feet with an evening of music and laughter. Not to be missed!

Daniel O’Donnell is the only artist to score at least one hit in the UK album charts every year since 1988, an unprecedented and unbroken 30 year span and in doing so, he has outshone everyone from Michael Jackson and Madonna to U2 and the Rolling Stones.

The world’s foremost tribute to Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection. Come along and enjoy this incredible live show which takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

Pop in and see Joe Lycett on his brand new stand-up tour, where he’ll be sharing jokes, paintings and some of the pathetic internet trolling he’s been up to recently.

As seen on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, QI and The Royal Variety Performance. Ages 15+

FRI 31 AUG 7.30PM | REGENT THEATRE

THU 6 SEP 8PM | VICTORIA HALL

WED 26 SEP 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

WED 3 OCT 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

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MONDAY 24TH – SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

REGENT THEATRE

WORLD PREMIERE

REGENT THEATRE

RAY QUINN STARS IN THE HAPPIEST OF ALL MUSICALS!

Based on the iconic 1960s film starring Cliff Richard, Don and his mates are on a fun-packed boys’ trip on a London bus in search of a good time and a brilliant summer.

Written by

Derren Litten JAKE JANINE ADAM SHERRIE SHELLEY TONY CANUSO DUVITSKI GILLEN HEWSON LONGWORTH MAUDSLEY

Their journey is full of fun, laughter, hit songs, and of course romance, as along the way they meet and travel around Europe with a girl band and a young American pop star who is running away from home!

Don’t miss your favourite staff and guests from the Solana live on stage for the very first time The official world premiere of Derren Litten’s smash-hit ITV comedy Benidorm is set to bring sunshine and smiles in the stage debut production of the hugely popular TV show. ITV’s award-winning comedy celebrates over a decade of all-inclusive hilarity, having followed the ensemble cast of holiday makers and staff for ten series since it first broadcast in 2007. Litten has now written an all new set of Alicante escapades for the much-loved cast members as they swap sangria for the stage – after a quick spruce up at the Blow‘n’Go! Book now for a dose of Benidorm sunshine.

Suitable for ages 7+

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TUESDAY 2ND – SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER

Don’t miss Summer Holiday…

And look out for the London bus!

MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

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ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 2 Oct

GROUPS Best offer – £8 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Mon – Fri

GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tue – Thu

AFTERNOON TEA £15

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MONDAY 15TH – SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBER

‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME.’

REGENT THEATRE

MONDAY 22ND – SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER

‘EXHILARATING...

ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ THE S U NDAY TI M E S

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

Includes previous cast photos

Photographs from the 2016/17 UK & Ireland tour

T H E OB SE R VER

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience: Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘STANDING OVATION MUSICAL’, as inevitably it ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ – The Daily Mail.

Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing, the record-breaking production is even better than before in this new tour.

The classic story of Baby and Johnny returns, following three blockbuster West End runs and three hit UK tours, featuring the much-loved songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

MON – THU & SAT 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM SAT MAT 3PM TICKETS FROM £21.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 15 Oct GROUPS Best offer – £7 off per ticket for groups of 40+ Mon – Thu

MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

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HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY An electric & emotional journey through 29 hits, Billy’s original band... & Fury live on giant screen! – Last Night Was Made For Love, Wondrous Place, 1,000 Stars, In Summer, Jealousy, plus the sensational Colin Gold as Fury. ‘A VOICE BLESSED BY HEAVEN’ – Brian Matthew

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SHOWADDYWADDY

‘The greatest rock and roll band in the world’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last four decades! Their live show is dynamic and uplifting, featuring all of their biggest hits, including Under The Moon of Love.

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JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA

Musical virtuoso Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return with special guests Marc Almond, Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall. Now in its 22nd year, these legendary shows are not to be missed.

THU 4 OCT 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

SAT 6 OCT 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

SAT 17 NOV 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

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The Regent Theatre offers afternoon tea ahead of selected matinee performances. Join us in our beautiful Piano Bar for a pot of tea of coffee with delicious sandwiches and cakes, all served on Royal Crown Derby fine bone china.

AFTERNOON TEA £15 | 1PM THIS IS ELVIS WED 28 & SAT 31 MAR

THE CARPENTERS STORY

WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

This highly-acclaimed concert-style production features the vocal talents of Claire Furley and pianist Phil Aldridge, spectacular orchestral arrangements from live musicians and a stage-wide backdrop of video projection. Includes the classic hits (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun and many more!

A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features three decades of classic hits that include I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman and much more.

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide. The show includes a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state of the art high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects.

FRI 9 NOV 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

SAT 10 NOV 7.30PM | VICTORIA HALL

THU 22 NOV 7PM | VICTORIA HALL

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BEAUTIFUL WED 25, THU 26 & SAT 28 APR SHREK THU 3, SAT 5, MON 7 & SAT 12 MAY THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE THU 24 & SAT 26 MAY BENIDORM WED 26 & SAT 29 SEP CALENDAR GIRLS WED 14, THU 15 & SAT 17 NOV To book please visit The Regent Theatre box office counter, call 0844 871 7649 or visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Stoke

TUESDAY 13TH – SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

REGENT THEATRE

‘A SOARING, EMOTIONAL AND HILARIOUS TRIUMPH’

REGENT THEATRE

MONDAY 19TH – SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER

‘CHUFFING BRILLIANT.’ T H E D A I LY MA I L

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THE AWARD WINNING MUSICAL

‘YOU’LL CRY WITH LAUGHTER AT THE CALENDAR GIRLS MUSICAL’ THE DAILY MAIL

★★★★★ DAILY MAIL, THE INDEPENDENT, METRO, MIRROR, THE I, LONDON THEATRE, THE STAGE, THE SUN, PEOPLE, SUNDAY MIRROR

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In 1997, a British film about six out-of-work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm becoming one of the most successful British films ever made. Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production receives standing ovations every night and won the prestigious UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production.

Calendar Girls The Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth is the award-winning production based on the true story of the Calendar Girls – a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary. This marvellous musical comedy which received fantastic five-star reviews in London’s West End now comes to Stoke-on-Trent.

Featuring Gary Lucy, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Joe Gill, Kai Owen and James Redmond, with songs DRAMA GAN \ A PLAY BY SIMON BEAUFOY

by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you should… drop absolutely everything and book today!

Don’t miss your chance to see this glorious production.

TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM

MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

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WEDNESDAY 5TH – SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER

REGENT THEATRE

★★★★

‘IT REALLY IS TINSEL-TASTIC.’ THE TIMES

WHATSONSTAGE | BIRMINGHAM MAIL WHAT’S ON BIRMINGHAM | MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW

‘A FEEL GOOD BONANZA’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

Adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, creator of the much-loved films and featuring all the favourite sing-a-long hits, including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth and a whole host of new songs!

Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s they’re mounting a musical version! Join Mr Maddens, Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true.

Join us in 2018 for some mayhem in Bethlehem!

Join the most heroic outlaw of them all, Robin Hood, in a pantomime packed full of comedy, action, adventure and plenty of glitz and glamour!

WED – SAT 7PM THU – SAT MATS 2.30PM

FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER – SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY 2019

TICKETS FROM £15.40 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Wed 5 Dec GROUPS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Wed & Thu evening SCHOOL RATE £15

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CORPORATE

VISIT STOKE-ON-TRENT

play a leading role in our community The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall offer corporate packages with a range of benefits to suit your needs.

Entertain your clients in one of our beautiful rooms before a performance or raise the profile of your company with our extensive customer base. Our exciting programme of shows also offers opportunities to reward your staff and clientèle.

Arrangements with corporate members have included dressing room sponsorship, our afternoon tea service and our ticket donation scheme. To find out more, contact Stage Door on 01782 213808.

WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND MEMBERS

Visit the World Capital of Ceramics, home to the world-renowned brands of Wedgwood, Portmeirion, Churchill, Dudson, Emma Bridgewater and Moorcroft. Follow the Ceramics Trail and enjoy the complete ceramics experience. Discover the history and the heritage of The Potteries at our award-winning museums and visitor centres and go on a factory tour and learn about the skills and craftsmanship that go into producing our famous pottery. Have a go at creating your own masterpiece and shop till you drop with the many pottery factory shops in the city.

Head to the World of Wedgwood for a unique visitor experience celebrating the very best of British industrial and design heritage. The World of Wedgwood is the ultimate global destination where visitors can experience the heritage and craftsmanship of Wedgwood in an inspiring, sophisticated and elegant way. Featuring a V&A museum collection, factory tour, tea room, restaurant and global flagship retail store, the World of Wedgwood is an opportunity to ‘learn by doing’, to shop, eat and explore…

Enjoy a great day out at the Trentham Estate – there’s something for everyone! Award-winning gardens, scenic Capability Brown lake, inspiring shopping village, giant dandelions, fun-packed events, adventure playground, boat and train, magical fairies, barefoot walk, maze, free-roaming monkeys, fabulous fountains, massive garden centre, nature trails, cafes and restaurants, on-site hotel, and woodland walks.

There’s fun for all at Trentham!

Stoke-on-Trent has an exciting programme of events throughout the year – find out what’s taking place by visiting the ‘what’s on’ section at visitstoke.co.uk Plan your visit to Stoke-on-Trent at www.visitstoke.co.uk or request your free information pack from the Tourist Information Centre, based at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery on 01782 236000 or email stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk

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Learn.

Create.

Perform.

Enjoy.

Creative Learning Stoke-on-Trent is committed to nurturing future talent, raising aspirations and building confidence in people to achieve their potential. Activities for all ages.

Why not come and join us?

CREATIVE SCHOOLS

CREATIVE HOLIDAYS

Our schools workshops are bespoke to you and your class topic designed to complement and enhance curriculum areas. (Max 30 students per workshop) £170 +VAT (for a half day workshop) £300 +VAT (for a full day workshop)

Make new friends and gain confidence and drama skills.

Each day runs independently so you don’t have to come to all of them if you already have other commitments.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS PLAY IN A DAY Start from scratch and create a play to show family, friends and the school at the end of the day.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS PRIMARY HISTORY Have fun exploring history through drama. Topics include Stone Age, Egyptians, Romans, Vikings, Tudors, Victorians, World Wars One and Two, Suffragettes.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS LITERARY WORKSHOPS Explore Shakespeare, Tales from the Brothers Grimm, Roald Dahl or enter the mysterious land of Narnia.

THE REGENT ACADEMY THE REGENT ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS Regular groups for all ages at the Victoria Hall.

Free taster sessions and bursaries available.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS KS3, KS4 AND POST-16 GROUPS Half day workshops available on Shakespeare, Bertolt Brecht, Blood Brothers, Physical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance and Technical Theatre.

JUNIOR DRAMA ACADEMY - MONDAYS Ages 8 – 13 | 6pm – 8pm | £85 per term SENIOR DRAMA ACADEMY - MONDAYS Ages 14 – 19 | 6pm – 9pm | £105 per term

FOR TEACHERS INSET TRAINING Did you know we can provide INSET Drama training?

We can visit you in your school, or alternatively let us host the day at the Regent Theatre or Victoria Hall.

ACADEMY ACTING ENSEMBLE - MONDAYS Ages 18+ | 7pm – 9pm | £85 per term TECH ACADEMY - MONTHLY 2ND MONDAYS Ages 13 – 19 | 7pm – 9pm | £25 per term

COMING TO A SHOW? Book yourself in for a pre-show tour, talk or workshop.

Special workshop rates available if bringing more than 25 students.

JUNIOR DANCE ACADEMY - TUESDAYS Ages 8 – 13 | 5pm – 7pm | £85 per term SENIOR DANCE ACADEMY - TUESDAYS Ages 14 – 19 | 7pm – 9pm | £85 per term

‘An exhilarating behind the scenes tour. Any high school student interested in Performing Arts should be encouraged to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.’ Trentham Academy

ACADEMY SINGING ENSEMBLE - TUESDAYS Ages 14 – adult | 7pm – 9pm | £85 per term

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CREATIVE LEARNING

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EASTER DRAMA CLUB MON 9 – FR1 13 APR 10am – 4pm | £20 per day, £90 all week HALF TERM DRAMA CLUB WED 30 MAY – FRI 1 JUN 10am – 4pm | £20 per day, £54 for all three days

STAGE EXPERIENCE 2018 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Perform in The Wind in the Willows. Parts for everyone – acting, singing and/or dancing. Roles will be allocated at a workshop session after participants have booked on. All main company and mini Stage Experience participants must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates.

STAGE EXPERIENCE MAIN COMPANY Ages 11 – 18 | MON 6 – SAT 18 AUG (not Sun 12 Aug) 10am – 5pm* | £220 MINI STAGE EXPERIENCE Ages 8 – 10 | MON 13 – SAT 18 AUG 10am – 4pm* | £110 * Fri 17 Aug 10am – 7pm | Sat 18 Aug 1pm – 9pm

For information or to book workshops please email stokecreativelearning@theambassadors.com.

Other activities can be booked at The Regent Theatre Box Office counter, by calling 0844 871 7649* or at ATGTICKETS.COM/Stoke Follow us on:

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Backstage Pass Cast, crew and theatre staff enjoyed some quality time together, and the odd glass of Champagne, at our star-studded panto launch.

Leading man Jonathan Wilkes and our General Manager, Grace Challinor were among those raising a glass to the theatre’s success. Here’s to this year’s panto!

DIARY April

August

Mon 2 & Tue 3

Champions of Magic

7.30pm

Wed 4

The Hollies

7.30pm

Fri 17 – Sat 18

Stage Experience – Wind in the Willows

See show page

Fri 6

Milkshake Live

12pm

Sat 7

The Illegal Eagles

7.30pm

Mon 27 – Wed 29

Tiddler and other Terrific Tales

1.30pm & 4.30pm (Mon) 11am & 1.30pm (Tue & Wed)

Sun 8

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Sat 14

Mercury – The Ultimate Queen Tribute

3pm

Thu 30

Crooners

7.30pm

7.30pm

Fri 31

The ELO Experience

7.30pm

Sun 15 Fri 20

Pro Youth Philharmonia

3pm

September

Swing with Laughter

7.30pm

Fri 20

Thu 6

8pm

Joe Lycett – I’m About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett

8pm

My Dad Wrote a Porno Live

Fri 14

ABBA MANIA

7.30pm

Fri 21

Jane McDonald

7.30pm

Tue 24 – Sat 28 Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)

Sat 28

7.30pm

Message in a Bottle

May Wed 2 – Sun 13 Shrek The Musical

Top Left – Grace Challinor (General Manager) Allie Spencer (Creative Learning Manager) Josh Hardy (Creative Learning Officer & Access Champion) Top Right – Christian Patterson, Richard Wingate (Business Director) and Jonathan Wilkes

Discover Your Show Double – Answers Answered mostly As? Your show double is Shrek’s PRINCESS FIONA

Answered mostly Cs? Your show double is Dirty Dancing’s BABY HOUSEMAN

much more to you than meets the eye. Loving and loyal, you’re a perfect partner.

Forget the baby name and baby face, you’re growing up fast and wise beyond your years.

And you’re always first on the dance floor!

Answered mostly Bs? Your show double is JOYCE TEMPLE SAVAGE from Benidorm

Answered mostly Ds? Your show double is Shrek favourite DONKEY

Hard work is your middle name.

If you’re going to do a job, you do it well – and you always look your best.

Brimming with self-confidence, you’re the life and soul of any party.

Guaranteed to raise a few laughs.

D PREMIE Appearances RE can be deceptive and there is

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

Wed 26

The Drifters

7.30pm

7pm, 1pm & 5pm (Sun) 2.30pm (Sat, Thu 3 & Mon 7)

October Tue 2 – Sat 6

Summer Holiday

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

Fri 11

BBC Philharmonic

7.30pm

Wed 3

Daniel O'Donnell

7.30pm

Tue 15

Menopause The Musical

7.30pm

Thu 4

7.30pm

Thu 17

Some Guys Have all the Luck – The Rod Stewart Story

7.30pm

Halfway to Paradise – The Billy Fury Story

Sat 6

Showaddywaddy

7.30pm

Fri 18

A Country Night in Nashville

7.30pm

Sat 19

An Audience with Ian and Oti

7.30pm

Sat 19

Boot–Led–Zeppelin

7.30pm

Tue 22 – Sat 26 Thoroughly Modern Millie

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)

Sat 26

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

7.30pm

Wed 30

Tim Vine – Sunset Milk Idiot

7.30pm

June

Bottom – Zak Bennett, Victoria Power, Emma Leech, Amanda Bainbridge, Georgia Cooke – Marketing

Mon 24 – Sat 29 Benidorm Live

Mon 15 – Sat 20 Dirty Dancing

7.30pm (Mon – Thu & Sat) 5pm & 8.30pm (Fri) 3pm (Sat)

Mon 22 – Sat 27 Blood Brothers

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

November Fri 9

The Carpenters Story

7.30pm

Sat 10

Whitney – Queen of the Night

7.30pm

Sun 3

The Shires

7pm

Sun 11

Audley Male Voice Choir

7.30pm

Mon 4

The Marriage of Figaro

7.30pm

Sat 17

7.30pm

Tue 5

Rossini – Fireworks!

7.30pm

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Wed 6 – Thu 7

Peppa Pig’s Adventure

1pm 4pm (Wed) 10am (Thu)

Tue 13 – Sat 17

Calendar Girls The Musical

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)

Fri 8

Magic of Motown

7.30pm

Tue 12 – Sat 16

Hairspray

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

Thu 14

Grumpy Old Women

7.30pm

Fri 15

The Story of Guitar Heroes

7.30pm

Thu 21 – Sat 23

Applause – Angela Beardmore School of Dance

7pm 2pm (Sat)

Sat 23

Sun Records – Where Rock ‘n’ Roll Was Born

7.30pm

Thu 28

David Baddiel – My Family: Not The Sitcom

7.30pm

Fri 29

The Dreamboys

7.30pm

Fri 6 – Sun 8

Cirque Berserk!

7.30pm (Fri) 2pm, 5pm & 7.30pm (Sat) 3pm (Sun)

Fri 6

Totally Tina

7.30pm

Mon 19 – Sat 24 Full Monty

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

Thu 22

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

7pm

Wed 5 – Sat 8 Dec

Nativity! The Musical

7pm 2.30pm (Thu – Sat)

Fri 14 – Sun 6 Jan 2019

Robin Hood

See website for details Wed 2 Jan 2019 2pm

December

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BOOKING & VENUE INFORMATION BUY YOUR TICKETS ATGTICKETS.COM/Stoke* Box Office: 0844 871 7649* ATG Theatre Card: 0844 871 7633* Groups: 0333 009 5383† Regent Theatre box office is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm.

Victoria Hall box office is only open 1 hour prior to performances. *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. † Calls charged at local rate for group bookings only.

Box Office hours may vary on Bank Holidays.

Please visit our website for details.

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EQUAL ACCESS FOR EVERYONE We offer a wide range of access performances including; audio described, captioned, relaxed, signed and touch tour. Please see the individual show pages for details.

If you have additional requirements or require specific seats, then please ask one of our friendly team when you book your tickets.

To book your tickets, please call our dedicated Access Booking Line: 0800 912 6971 For our deaf and hard of hearing customers, please use our Type Talk service.

Type Talk: 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone user) Type Talk: 18002 0844 871 7677 (hearing person)

This brochure is also available in audio format or large print.

To request a copy please call our Access Booking Line.

We are only able to accept access bookings on any of the above numbers.

Please refer to our website and Buy Your Tickets information, for general bookings and enquiries.

TICKET PRICES Ticket prices may change, particularly for popular performances and we advise you to book early to secure seats. Selected seats may include drinks, Lounge or meet and greet packages. For the most up-to-date information on ticket prices by seat, please visit our website.

INFORMATION ABOUT FEES Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your theatre. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK.

ATG Theatre Card, group ticket prices and any special offers, are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time, in response to demand. A family ticket is for 4 people with a maximum of two adults.

ATG Theatre Card offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per Card on selected seats, prices and performances. Please check online or call to check the latest availability and prices.

Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG theatres, or for selected big name shows and performances.

For full Terms and Conditions please visit: atgtickets.com/termsandconditions and atgtickets.com/theatre-card-terms-and-conditions CHILDREN All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times. There must be 1 adult for every 10 children. Children (aged 18 months to 15 years inclusive) require their own ticket and seat. Children under 18 months can sit on your lap and will only be admitted to shows they may attend (children’s shows and panto). We may ask for proof of age. This is for you and your child’s safety in the venue. If you are not sure if the show is suitable for your child, please check our website or call us.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Our full terms and conditions are available online atgtickets.com/termsandconditions

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The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press.

We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period.

Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

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Why not enjoy all the advantages that come with our annual ATG Theatre Card membership? These include priority access, exclusive offers and up to 50% off 4 tickets per booking, so members save on average £77 a year. That’s a lot of extras, for a little price.

Join now at atgtickets.com/membership or call 0844 871 7664* £35 annual price only available to customers purchasing an ATG Theatre Card by Direct Debit payment. £77 annual saving calculated as a per-member average for all member transactions made 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2016. ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability.

Full Membership Terms and Conditions are available at atgtickets.com/theatre-card-terms-and-conditions. Prices correct at time of print 01/02/2018. *Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.