Stoke’s Top Talent (Victoria Hall, Hanley, June 13-21)

Jun 10 2009 by simon halewood, Crewe Chronicle

AFTER its huge success last year, the Stoke’s Top Talent competition returns to unearth more of the area’s best performers on Saturday.

The local spin on the national phenomenon Britain’s Got Talent will give the biggest and best variety the area can offer an opportunity to shine in front of a live audience.

Last year’s winner, Daniel Hewitt, went on to star alongside Jonathan Wilkes and Claire Sweeney in the Regent Theatre’s record-breaking panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

A theatre spokesman said: “Whatever your talent, this is your chance to claim your moment in the spotlight.”

But, if you are not up for competing you can sit back and enjoy the auditions on stage.

To qualify to enter you must live within a one-hour drive of the theatre, have an act that can be performed in about five minutes, be non-professional and, most important of all, be talented.

To book, phone the box office on 0870 060 6649 or visit www. theambassadors.com/regent.

Dumb Show (New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyne, until June 20)

YOU can catch a glimpse of Joe Penhall’s exposure of celebrity culture and tabloid journalism which runs all week at the New Vic.

The show, which charts a disenchanted star’s fall from grace after enjoying his 15 minutes of fame, has won rave reviews around the country.

Shows start at 7.30pm. For tickets, priced £8.50 to £17.50, phone the box office on 01782 717962, or visit www.newvictheatre.org.uk.

Big Girls Don’t Cry (Regent Theatre, Hanley, June 13)

FRANKIE Valli and the Four Seasons tribute promises to have audience members dancing in the aisles on Saturday.

Their show is packed with hits such as Sherry, Grease Is The Word, Bye Bye Baby, Stay, Silence is Golden, Workin’ My Way Back to You and December 1963 (Oh, What a Night).

A theatre spokesman said: “These guys are not just a great tribute act, they are going to be stars in their own right.”

The show starts at 7.30pm.

For tickets, priced, £14 to £18, phone the box office on 0870 060 6619.

The BFG (Regent Theatre, Hanley, June 14-18)

ROALD Dahl’s classic childrens’ story will be brought to live in a new stage show at the Regent on Tuesday.

The adventures of orphan Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant has captivated youngsters ever since it was first released in 1982.

A theatre spokesman said: “The BFG is classic Dahl and this brand new stage show promises to mix up heart- pounding adventures with lifelong friendships and jumbly words.”

Tuesday’s show starts at 7pm. Show times vary throughout the run.

For more information and tickets, priced £11.50 to £15.50, phone the box office on 0870 060 6619.