From musicals and dramas to children's shows and comedy nights, there's something for everyone at Hanley's Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall. Here, we take a look at what is coming up and how you can book tickets. The Regent Theatre April 8 to April 13 - The Lady Vanishes Husband and wife Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield lead the star cast in the latest installment of the Classic Thriller Theatre Company. Building on the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, The Classic Thriller Theatre Company presents a quick-witted and devilishly fun thriller, based on the 1939 Hitchcock classic, ranked as one of the best British films of all time. The show also features Lorna Fitzgerald from EastEnders, Matt Barber from Downtown Abbey and Robert Duncan from Drop The Dead Donkey. Get tickets here. April 15 to April 20 - Fame the Musical Can you believe it's 30 years since Fame danced onto our TV screens? Fame the Musical is based … [Read more...] about All the shows coming up at Hanley’s Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall
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The amazing life of the Welshman who said ‘Dr Livingstone I presume’
Not many people have heard of Welshman Henry Morton Stanley. Far more know his most famous quote however: “Dr Livingstone I presume”. But the story of his life is one filled with tragedy and drama. Born in 1841 as John Rowlands in Denbigh, his mother Elizabeth Parry who was only 18 abandoned him as a baby and his father died within a few weeks of his birth. Because his parents were unmarried he was described as a “bastard” on his birth certificate. He was raised by his grandad Moses Parry until he was five but then Mr Parry died. The little boy was then sent to St. Asaph Union Workhouse for the Poor. The brutal conditions left him easy prey for abuse by the older boys and some historians have even claimed he was raped by the headmaster of the workhouse. As soon as he became an adult he moved to the USA which was just six years away from civil war. When he arrived in New Orleans he made friends with a merchant called Henry Stanley and he took his name. Once the … [Read more...] about The amazing life of the Welshman who said ‘Dr Livingstone I presume’
Doctor Sleep movie release date
Here's Johnny - this year, in fact! The adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining follow-up, Doctor Sleep, is being released earlier than planned. Originally slated for a release in 2020, the film is being brought forward to this year. Warner Bros. Studios has altered the release date in US cinemas to November 8, 2019. The film focuses on the adult experiences of Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor) who continues to experience his psychic powers that he developed as a child in The Shining, now with the nickname Doctor Sleep. However, Danny becomes drawn into conspiracy plotted against other children with similar abilities. Will Danny become the hero these kids need? The film also stars Mission: Impossible actress Rebecca Ferguson as the cult True Knot's leader, Rose the Hat, Kyliegh Curran portrays Abra Stone, a young girl with same abilities as Danny, while Star Trek star Bruce Greenwood will play Dr. John Dalton, Abra's doctor. Westworld star Zahn McClarnon will also star as a member of the … [Read more...] about Doctor Sleep movie release date
Where they are now? The stars of Scottish classic Local Hero
Bill Forsyth's Local Hero brought together Hollywood names and rising Scottish stars to tell the story of one small community’s struggle to outsmart a large American oil company and save their home. Here we look at the stars of the 1983 cult classic, which is being adapted into a world premiere stage musical production at The Lyceum in Edinburgh, with both Bill Forsyth and Mark Knoplfer working their magic on the show. Local Hero at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh from 19 March – 4 May. Book your tickets now!Peter Riegert - MacIntyreRiegert went on to direct short films after his stint as oil tycoon MacIntyre with his work ‘By Courier’ - a story of a drifting relationship - nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film in 2001.In recent times, he is possibly best known for his role as crooked New York state assemblyman Ronald Zellman in The Sopranos. One scene that is hard to shake shows him being beaten, half naked, with a belt by Tony Soprano as … [Read more...] about Where they are now? The stars of Scottish classic Local Hero
The doctor in the making
Today's special guest is Matthias Fenech, 15-year-old LaSallian pupil and athlete specialising in the middle distance with a dream to become a Doctor and later specialising as Surgeon, is the elder brother to Luke 11years and Jacob 9years and left football for good to focus on athletics! 1) Dear Matthias, you are still very young and yet you are already showing great determination of what you want to do and to be. As stated briefly you opted out Football for Athletics, something not common here in Malta especially when you have been playing for Melita for 7 years. At local athletics, we do enjoy some young footballers who practice Athletics too but they choose the other option. Football and Athletics are totally different. One is a team work, the other is an individual Sport. How come with such decision? What lies beneath? What are you aspiring for in Athletics and what inspired you so much to give it all to Athletics? First and foremost, I would like to thank you … [Read more...] about The doctor in the making