Theatre
The New Vic Theatre – The Little Mermaid By Hans Christian Anderson – Adapted by Theresa Heskins Friday 14th November 2025 to Saturday 24th January 2026 Photographs courtesy of Andrew Billington How do you possibly put on a play, in the round, which is taking place mainly under water? Oh … and make it magical? […]
Here are some up and coming Panto’s and Christmas shows … it won’t be long until Panto season begins. This year the Mow Cop Players will be performing Jack and the Beanstalk – at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th November. At Audley Theatre you can see ‘Treasure Island’ […]
 Mark ye calendar, ye scurvy dog! We have 4 matinee performances for ye, me hearties! Saturday 29th November – matinee and evening Sunday 30th November – matinee Wednesday 3rd December – evening Thursday 4th December – evening Friday 5th December – evening Saturday 6th December – matinee and evening Sunday 7th December – matinee Early Bird box office opens 1st October £9 EACH or 4 […]
By Hans Christian Andersen Adapted by Theresa Heskins Directed by Theresa Heskins and Vicki Dela Amedume Dive into a world of magic and wonder this Christmas for a breathtaking adventure beneath the waves! In a colourful coral reef, a young mermaid with a heart full of dreams spends her days hoping for a chance to […]
The Mow Cop Players will be performing Jack and the Beanstalk this year at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th November (with two shows on the Saturday and Sunday). – if last year was anything to go by – it will be […]
The Grand Babylon hotel – The New Vic Adapted by Deborah McAndrew from Arnold Bennetts original script Directed by Conrad Nelson with photographs courtesy of Andrew Billington Here is a summary of the performance which has gone out on air today …. Based on a simple story line – Nella Racksole wants steak and Bass […]
New Vic Theatre production in association with Claybody Theatre By Arnold Bennett Adapted for the stage by Deborah McAndrew Directed by Conrad Nelson Nella Racksole wants steak and beer for her birthday treat, but these are not on the menu of the exclusive Grand Babylon Hotel – so her American Railroad Millionaire father obligingly buys […]
The New Vic Theatre – BIG BIG SKY Written by Tom Wells – Directed by Bryn Holding Beautiful Photographs courtesy of Andrew Billington   Big Big Sky, a beautiful play set in Kilnsea, a small village by the sea. The complete play is set in the beach café – and what a fantastic set. I […]
We are well blessed with theatre in our area – including theatre groups that you can join such as the Mow Cop Players and Audley Theatre. We also have the New Vic, in Newcastle, our theatre in the round, with a full itinerary of great plays and productions, all year round. This Saturday, ‘Big Big […]
Whatever Happened to Phoebe Salt – New Vic Theatre Written by Arthur Berry – Directed by Abbey Wright Photographs courtesy of Andrew Billington When you walk into the new Vic and see the ‘in the round’ stage set, feel the atmosphere, you always know that you are in for a good night! To add to […]
