Slam Dunk for The Slamwich Club | Hanley

by | May 10, 2018 | Food

What’s that, another foodie establishment opening in the Cultural Quarter of Hanley?  Why, tie a napkin round my neck, hand me a fork and send me on my way. It’s no lie that I’m a champion of independent eateries in and around Stoke-on-Trent. They’re what the city...

A Shrek-Tacular Night at the Theatre

by | May 8, 2018 | Theatre

Originally based on the 1990 picture book by William Steig and paying homage to the storybooks and fairytales of our childhoods, Shrek is one of the most loved films from the noughties.  The swamp living, green ogre captured the hearts of children and adults alike by...

The Exchange Stoke on Trent

by | Apr 20, 2018 | Food

The Exchange (formerly Fat Cats) has a nostalgic nod to it’s buildings former life as the hub of communication in the city.  Housed in the beautiful Telephone Exchange building on Trinity Street,  it’s possibly one of my favourite buildings in the city due to...

Oh My God You Guys… It’s Legally Blonde on Tour

by | Mar 15, 2018 | Theatre

Like, you totally would not believe which show swept into Stoke this week with a flourish of pink and a star studded cast?    Yep, Legally Blonde opened at the Regent Theatre and tells the story of blonde bombshell Elle Woods, recently dumped by lawyer wannabe...

Jersey Boys Review | Regent Theatre

by | Feb 13, 2018 | Theatre

Hailed by many as the the ultimate jukebox musical, Jersey Boys is a documentary style show which tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The show, which opened on Broadway in 2005 and later on London’s West End, has won four 2006 Tony Awards...