Blood Brothers at The Regent Theatre By David Bithell The play, by the man behind Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine, focuses on class and the divide between rich and poor. Straight away you get the Liverpudlian wit and humour that echoes from a typical Willy Russell play. Mum of seven Mrs Johnstone (the fab Linzi Hateley) struggles […]
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Review | Benidorm Live!
We’ve had the pleasure of having hit sit-com Benidorm on our television screens for over a decade and now we have the honour of welcoming the star studded cast to the Regent Theatre in Benidorm LIVE! Benidorm LIVE, which is written by Derren Litten (who also wrote the TV Series), brings the infamous Solana hotel […]
Review | Funny Girl At The Regent Theatre
Production: Funny Girl Venue: Regent Theatre, Hanley Date: 29th March 2017 “Best show the Regent (Theatre) has had…” those were the words that left Darius Campbell’s mouth when I interviewed him and Natasha J Barnes before the opening night of Funny Girl at The Regent Theatre in Hanley. After watching the show it is extremely […]
Review | EVITA at The Regent Theatre, Hanley
So here I am, sat at my desk following the performance of Evita which I’ve just watched for the very first time and WOW. There’s always the inevitable ‘WHAT? YOU HAVEN’T EVEN SEEN THE FILM’ shouted at me when something as iconic as Evita comes into town, and that phrase is something that gets […]
Jackson Live In Concert at Regent Theatre – Review
Jackson Live In Concert at Regent Theatre – Review Michael Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most iconic popstars of all time, with a career spanning five decades and legacy that will never be matched. His music and dancing are still seen influencing today’s current artists. After the sad passing of Michael Jackson in 2009, […]
Theatre Review | The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black Venue: Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent Date: 18th October 2016 The Woman in Black has arrived in Stoke-on-Trent and isn’t to be missed. The play, which was adapted by Stephen Mallatratt, takes Susan Hill’s novel and sets it an empty theatre where we are introduced to Arthur Kipps (David Acton) who has enlisted […]
Review | Avenue Q at The Regent Theatre
Avenue Q at The Regent Theatre Review by Dan Townley Before you enter the auditorium there’s a notice on the door that reads: This performance contains adult themes and puppet nudity Take that seriously. If you were/ still are a fan of Sesame Street and/or The Muppets and enjoy the work of Big Bird and […]
Theatre Review: Annie
Review by Rachel Edwards One of the best bits about theatre is the anticipation and excitement as the audience falls silent and the play begins. Tonight was no different and, if the standing ovation is anything to go by, ‘Annie’ definitely delivers. ‘Annie’ is the lively and charismatic depiction of an orphan girl who lives […]
Dan Townley Chats to Jonathan Wilkes and Christian Patterson
Panto is just around the corner and Dan from 6 Towns Breakfast caught up with Jonathan Wilkes and Christian Patterson as they had a break from rehearsals to play the ground breaking game ‘Knowing Smee, Knowing Hook’ – Find out who’s has the messiest dressing room, who takes the longest to get ready and who they […]
Want to WIN a family PANTO Ticket? Ooooh YES You CAN!
WIN A FAMILY PANTO TICKET ON 6 TOWNS RADIO FACEBOOK PAGE We are running a competition on our 6 Towns Radio Facebook Page and via email to win a family ticket to the Peter Pan Pantomime at the Regent Theatre, Hanley. N.B. Re Facebook Entries – You MUST ONLY enter on the 6 Towns Radio […]