Friday May 25, 2012

What's On in Staffordshire

Events in Staffordshire this month


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Rhod Gilbert at the Victoria Hall
Rhod Gilbert & The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst Following last year’s sell-out tour and sensational performances on The Royal Variety Performance, Live At The Apollo, and Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow, the Welsh Wonder is back on the road with a brand new show.  Last year, he punched a shop-assistant over the duvet tog-rating system and went berserk over a mince pie.  Stung by accusations that he over-reacts, this year Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth.  Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger-management problems£  Total sell-out, Edinburgh 2005-2008.  If. Comedy Nominee 2008.  One of the hottest names in stand-up today. more
Please check the website for performance times and prices. Running time: 2h 30m
Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Stoke-on-Trent  Staffordshire ST1 3AD
Today
Comedy at the MET
Bringing you the very best in live comedy from around the country, The MET Studio has line ups to rival the biggest comedy clubs in the UK. Offering a combination of big names such as Greg Davies, Jon Richardson and up and coming stars such as Patrick Monahan and Paul Chowdhry. The MET Studio has become a regular stop off for those travelling to and from the Edinburgh fringe or preparing for their slot on Russell Howard’s Good News Show. more
8:00pm, The MET Studio, £10.00 Box Office 01785 254653
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford  Staffordshire ST16 2LT
Today
Girls Night at the Regent Theatre
The return of the hit show, this time starring Gillian Taylforth (Eastenders, The Bill) and Kim Taylforth (London’s Burning, Bad Girls). Real-life fun loving sisters appearing on stage together for the first time ever, playing sisters Carol and Kate in this fantastic show. Book Early! Five friends celebrate the past on a hilarious karaoke night out packed with girlie anthems including Dancing Queen, I Will Survive, It’s Raining Men and many more... From Where the Heart Is writer, Louise Roche, this thoughtful, brilliantly funny and down to earth musical comedy follows five girlfriends on a riotous, cocktail fuelled karaoke night out. This unmissable show is bursting with energy and jam-packed with anthems. more
Please check the website for performance times and prices. Running time: 2h 15m
Regent Theatre, 35-37 Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent  Staffordshire ST1 1AP
Today and Tomorrow

Comedy Club at the Britannia Suite
Welcome to the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - bringing the best live stand-up to Stoke! Each show will have 3 comics and MC Damion Larkin ’One of the country’s top new comedians’ - BBC. Previously we’ve booked the likes of Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah Millican before they hit the big time. Wherever possible we’ll be bringing you comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC2’s Mock The Week, Shooting Stars, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Have I Got News For You, QI, and Paramount’s Live at The Comedy Store. more
Please check the website for performance times and prices. Running time: 3h Approx
Britannia Suite, Stoke-on-Trent  Staffordshire ST1 1AP
Today to Wednesday 18 Jul 2012
Build a real Jubilee Diamond
Pop in to Redfern’s Cottage and add a small piece to the world’s biggest molecular model of a diamond in our beautiful courtyard garden. We’ve linked up with Dr Graemes Jones of Keele University and Thomas Alleyne’s School to break the world record for largest molecular model of a diamond. Graeme has taken the model out to the town’s schools as well as working in the town centre so everyone can contribute to the model. Its final chance to see it in progress will be at Redfern’s Cottage before it goes to be unveiled in the market place on the 2nd June from 11am. more
Free entry to garden and model building 01889567176
34 - 36 Carter Street  Staffordshire ST14 8EU
Today to Fri 1 Jun.

Dave Gorman
Following a sell-out autumn 2011 tour; the man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure has announced extra dates for spring 2012 due to popular demand. Always one of comedy’s most innovative thinkers this genre stretching performer is back… and for this brand new show he’s formed a double act… with a projector screen. And they’d like to show you their powerpoint presentation. Cast your powerpoint prejudice* aside, it’s not just for business meetings. more
8:00pm, Gatehouse Theatre, £20.00 Box Office 01785 254653
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford  Staffordshire ST16 2LT
Today
~ Free Salsa Night ~
We are brining the fun of Salsa into the local pubs in Staffordshire. A great night to learn to dance, practise your dance or just enjoy the atmosphere..it is electric! more
Free night starts at 8pm and stops when you drop! If you wish to book a table call 01785 850300
The George Inn, Castle Street, Eccleshall  Staffordshire ST21 6DF
Today, Fri 22 Jun.
Live Entertainment
Guitar Duo - 60’s to 60;s more
9.00 - 12.00 Admission free
QUEENS HEAD, 18 Wattling St., Wilnecote TAMWORTH  Staffordshire B77 5BP
Today


LEARN TO FLY - Needwood Forest Gliding Club - OPEN EVENING
Needwood Forest Gliding Club are once again to open their hangar doors for their annual open evening on Friday 25th May. The evening will enable anyone who may be thinking about taking up this low cost sport to take a close up look at the clubs fleet of gliders and to ask questions of the many club members who will be on hand to answer any queries. The evening will consist of presentations about the sport of gliding, the club and learning to glide. There will be break out sessions where visitors can look at the range of gliders on display. Starts at 7.30pm, The event is free, but pre-booking required. To book a place or discuss the evening please feel free to call us on 01283 575578. or visit www.gogliding.co.uk for more infomation. more
The evening starts at 7.30pm and is completely FREE - just give us a call to book a place on 01283 575578.
Needwood Forest Gliding Club, Maker Lane, Hoar Cross  Staffordshire DE13 8QR
Today
Stewart Lee
Arts and Theatre : Stewart Lee : Tickets avaiable. more
Start time:20:00. See website for prices and details.
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton.  Staffordshire WV1 1RQ
Today
The Acoustic Festival of Britain 2012
The Acoustic Festival of Britain 2012 Joan Armatrading, John Cooper Clarke, The Animals, Glenn Tilbrook, Katrina & The Waves Danny and Ben from THUNDER, Dogs D’Amour, Uli Jon Roth, The Move Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams (U.S.A.), Ian McNabb (Icicle Works), Gordon Giltrap, Stackridge, Justin Sullivan & Dean White (New Model Army), Tir Na Nog, Quill, Mike Peters (The Alarm & Big Country), Robin & Bina Williamson (Incredible String Band), T.Rextasy, Joe O’Donnells’ Shkyla (East of Eden), Rusty Shackle, The Outcast Band, Wee Bag Band, The Re-Entrants, Swans in Flight, Pig Earth, Patsy Matheson & Becky Mills (Waking the Witch), Freds House Rodney Branigan, The Celturian, Steve Hicks, Afternoon in Paris, Jack Blackman, Maniere des Bohemiens 7 Little Sisters, Shamus O’Blivion & the Megadeath Morrismen, more
9am - 12 midnight. Weekend Tickets from £80
Uttoxeter Racecourse. Uttoxeter Staffs.  Staffordshire ST14 8BD
Today to Sunday 27 May 2012


Photographic exhibition at the Flamingo Tea Room
Enjoy a variety of leaf teas, yummy cakes and good food while browsing the Cross Culture Images exhibition of photographs. more
9am - 5pm everyday.
Falmingo Tea Room, 29 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire  WS13 6JP
Today to Saturday 2 Jun 2012
Rhod Gilbert
Arts and Theatre : Rhod Gilbert - The Man With the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo : Tickets avaiable. more
Start time:20:00. See website for prices and details.
Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Stoke-on-Trent.  Staffordshire ST1 3AD
Today
Artworx Gallery Exhibition
Artworx Gallery currently has the new Rolf Harris Studio Collection on display, giving the public the opportunity to own Limited Edition Rolf Harris work. The gallery also showcases the new collection by highly collected artist, Caroline Shotton. There are several new collections recently added to the gallery including the work of TV personality Timmy Mallett, Kerry Darlington and many more. There is something for every taste, as the gallery offers originals, limited edition prints, sculpture and glassware. Artworx also offers the Frogman Bronze Sculptures. So come and have a browse of the gallery. more
Free Admission Free Car Parking Available Opening Hours Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.30pm and Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm
Unit 9A, Cedars Business Park, Avon Road, Cannock  Staffordshire WS11 1QJ
Today, Sat 26 May, Mon 28 May to Sat 2 Jun, Mon 4 Jun to Sat 9 Jun.
Bilbrook Codsall Village Carnival & Parade
The Village Carnival & Parade is organised by 1st Bilbrook Codsall Scout Group. This event is the principle fundraiser, not only for the Scout Group, but also for many local organisations who take part in the event The event consists of a float parade around the villages of Bilbrook & Codsall folowed by arena displays, sideshows & Stalls more
Event starts at 11-30am and finishes at 4-00pm Under 5’s FREE 5 to 16 £1.00 16+ £2.00
Codsall Village Hall & Field  Staffordshire WV8 1PL
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