Arnold Bennett’s The Grand Babylon Hotel @NewVicTheatre in association with Claybody Theatre is the intriguing, rollicking and farcical caper I hoped it would be, and more! The highfaluting storylines cleverly teased out of Bennett’s serialised work by acclaimed artistic director, Deb McAndrew, were menu perfect. Who’d have thought a request for steak and a bottle of Bass beer could be so overindulgent?

Congratulations to everyone in the amazing People's Parade 👏🥳 🎉Nevermind the rain 🌧️ 🌧️🌧️ what a brilliant end to Stoke-on-Trent's 100th birthday week!!! #SOT100 #StokeCreates @stokeontrent100

Happy Stoke-on-Trent Day!!! Join in the celebrations of 100 years since receiving City status by sharing your favourite things about Stoke with @stokeontrent100 and then head to the People's Parade and Party in the Park this weekend. We'll start - a few of our favourite things about Stoke are the fantastic people, the culture and the heritage. See you at the party! #SOTDAY #SOT100 @SoTCityCouncil

Part of the @NewVicTheatre #ArthurBerry100 programme and the #SoT100 centenary celebrations happening across Stoke-on-Trent, Whatever Happened to Phoebe Salt? a play ‘full of the grit and humour of Stokie life’ written by one of the city’s cultural greats is being premiered to mark the centenary of Arthur Berry’s birth.

Rooted in the Potteries industrial heartland, Whatever Happened to Phoebe Salt continues @NewVicTheatre #SoT100 celebrations highlighting the contribution craft and culture has made to Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage and continues as part of making our post-centenary future. #ArthurBerry100 #WorldCraftCity

Tonight we welcome MADULA back to the stage with ‘Joined by a Drum’ – a showcase of work from across North Staffs communities and age groups, celebrating diversity through Ugandan music & dance. This exciting Showcase is a culmination of an international creative partnership with Madula and MamaMusic School Uganda, joined in the UK by @NVBorderlines

This will be a fantastic workshop

🎂It's not just Stoke-on-Trent turning 100 this year... 🖼️Today the Berry Raw Art Exhibition launched at @NewVicTheatre - the first event for #ArthurBerry100. 👨‍🎨Berry grew up in the city and is the most famous artist from the Potteries. ➡️More info: sot100.org.uk/events/event/2…

Find out about all of the events coming up as part of the celebrations for #ArthurBerry100 at arthurberry100.co.uk @HeritageFundUK #SOT100

Thanks to @HeritageFundUK and #NationalLotteryPlayers #ArthurBerry100 will shine a spotlight on the extraordinary life of Arthur Berry and his contribution to art, literature and culture in 2025. Presented by New Vic Theatre alongside partners @barewall , #ArthurWoodEstate, #VictoriaTheatreArchive, #ClaybodyTheatre, @KeeleUniversity, #ThreeCountiesOpenArtExhibition, #StaffordshireFilmArchive and @appetitestoke , find out more about what you can see, do and hear as part of #ArthurBerry100 at arthurberry100.co.uk #SOT100

👀 Have you seen? The @6townsradio Community Awards are back! And they are set to celebrate the people and groups that make Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme a creative, supportive and vibrant place to live. Appetite gets to so so much wonderful work that happens across the area as part of our work, so what better way to show our support than by sponsoring the Community Group of the Year? There are 12 categories to vote in, including: - Oatcake Shop of the Year - Pub of the Year - Takeaway of the Year - Restaurant of the Year - Community Group of the Year - Local Music Act of the Year (Original) - Local Music Act of the Year (Tribute / Covers) - Heart of Gold Award - Heritage Award - Honorary Stokie - Rising Star - 6 Towns Radio Hall of Fame Who will you nominate? Go to the 6Towns website and tell them you think should get some much deserved recognition. Nominations are open until 7 March, and voting opens for the shortlist on 14 March. 6towns.co.uk/news/local-news…

💼 We are looking to recruit two new independent members to the Midlands Area Council Area Council members make a real impact locally, making funding decisions and representing regional interests 💻 Apply by 3 Feb Find out more at the link below 👇 buff.ly/3HiGH0C

Officially launching the centenary search for 100 Stoke-born authored books 1925-2025. Where are you? Who are you? More info: lisablower.co.uk / 100potteriesbooks@gmail.com @SoTCityCouncil @StokeCreates @stokeontrent100 @English_Keele @NewVicTheatre

Really looking forward to helping celebrate #SOT100 this year and the great city that Stoke-on-Trent is. We'll be contributing to the celebrations throughout the year including as part of #ArthurBerry100 - keep an eye out for more details coming soon.

The continuing investment and support from @ace_national @ace_midlands is helping @StokeCreates and many of our cultural organisations to showcase and enjoy Stoke-on-Trent’s artistic and creative renown as part of the @stokeontrent100 celebrations. #LetsCreate #SoT100

Great to see this today with Creative Arts & Humanities students @KeeleUniversity . We’ve explored @TheresaHeskins brilliant adaptation by going back to the Dumas original, film and TV adaptations, and the performance process. Rewarding teaching!

Lovely to share ⁦@appetitestoke⁩’s festive gift to Middleport with local residents and Lord Mayor Lyn Sharpe

It's what the world has been waiting for! @ymcans Christmas hampers campaign video 2024! Love to fellow band members @danielcflynn52 @yvonne2602 @J_Bezza1 All monies raised will go towards providing 600 families with Christmas hampers 🫶 Excellent work @danboon_ and team 👏

For the last 30 years, no one has changed the game more in the UK than National Lottery players. Post your crossed finger selfie to say #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players, who’ve raised £50 billion for good causes 🤞 @lottogoodcauses #NationalLottery30 #ThanksToYou (1/3)

📣We are really excited to be named in the top 20 Best Festive Theatre Shows of 2024 in @guardian 🎟️Tickets: bit.ly/3TEDAqh 👀Read the article here: bit.ly/40zvfIg