While panto season has just begun, one thing is for certain Cannock will likely be panto-less for many years to come. It was a couple of months ago when despite a raucous council meeting, Cannock Chase Council ordered for the currently lifeless Prince of Wales Theatre to not be given to a local community group... Continue Reading →
After a chaotic cabinet meeting and despite questions over transparency, Cannock Chase District Council has taken a decision that will likely lead to the bulldozing of Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre. Cannock Chase District Council commissioned The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy (SLC) to produce an independent evaluation of a proposal that was submitted by... Continue Reading →
Despite a government funding deal to completely revamp the Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock Chase District Council has decided to not just scrap the revamp but to mothball the theatre while also closing the Museum of Cannock Chase at the same time. The council argues that it will be £350,000 well saved so it can... Continue Reading →
It's potentially the most anticipated movie on the year. However, the question on everybody's mind is when will the UK cinema chains release Wicked tickets? The film was first announced in 2012, and originally due for release in 2019. Finally, after a global pandemic and months of flilming fans will soon be able to see... Continue Reading →
It's been deciding that Freedom Leisure should be allowed to move Stafford Shakespeare for a second year despite a dramatic reduction in visitors. The cabinet voted in favour of the move for the production of Twelth Night, with further years being decided not by council officials, instead by the Head of Welfare, an appointed role... Continue Reading →
A report due to be discussed by Stafford Borough Council on the 7th December will ask the cabinet to A) Move the production to the Gatehouse for a second year running B) delegate responsibility for the productions venue to an unelected appointed 'Head of Welfare' This is a breaking news story with further news to... Continue Reading →
You may want to check the date... APRIL FOOLS! 🃏 However, be sure to check out your local theatres Christmas show!
It's been announced that a cast of 17 including West End and Musical leading lady Kerry Ellis will star in Stafford Gatehouse's in-house immersive production of a Midsummer’s Night Dream. The production is promising to transform the Gatehouse into a 'mythical greek playground' Ellis originated the role of Elphaba in the West End production of... Continue Reading →
In 2023, the Stafford Gatehouse will produce what promises to be an immersive production of a Midsummer’s Night Dream. While not much of the production has been announced, it's being suggested two award winning household names will be staring in the production. More news on that early next year. The performance runs: June 23rd -... Continue Reading →
On the 6th of December, I wrote an open letter to both Freedom Leisure and Stafford Borough Council regarding the future of Shakespeare at Stafford Castle. The concerns I had and the ideas around making the production more sustainable. From the letter, I was pleased to meet with representatives from Stafford Borough Council, Freedom Leisure,... Continue Reading →
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