By Frazer Flintham
Directed by Theresa Heskins and Vicki Dela Amedume MBE
Join us this autumn as we bring our most spectacular show ever back to the stage!
When Philip and Patty meet, they both know their lives are about to change. As the couple begin their adventure together, they are unaware that they will become the legends of one of the greatest stories ever told…
This is the story of Philip Astley, local town hero from Newcastle-Under-Lyme who became the international impresario that invented Circus – the spectacular phenomenon that captured the hearts of millions of people all over the world!
Astley’s Astounding Adventures is filled with fast-paced action, laugh-out-loud humour, gripping drama and breath-taking circus spectacle.
Revived to coincide with Newcastle-under-Lyme’s 850th anniversary, this is a bold, colourful celebration of a local hero that you won’t want to miss!
Tickets for a tenner!
All tickets are just £10.00 for the performances on Saturday 23 September and Tuesday 26 September!
Family of Four Ticket
See Astley’s Astounding Adventures for just £90.00
(valid on top two price bands, Mon-Fri; must include min one adult and one child; max eight tickets per booking)
Relaxed Performance
Saturday 14 October 2.15pm
Read the Relaxed Performance pack here
Saturday 23 September–Saturday 21 October 2023
Dates & Times
Cast & Creatives
Trailer
Photo Gallery
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Reviews
“one of the most enjoyable and exciting productions I’ve ever seen at the New Vic…”
— Signal 1
“Absolutely first class…”
— The HitMix
“spell-binding experience…”
— All Things Theatre
“Absolutely Astounding!…”
— Stoke Is Where The Heart Is
“This time round it is even better…”
— What's On Staffordshire
“Told with complete style and grace and is literally laugh out loud funny…”
— 6 Towns Radio
“Astounding would be a total understatement…”
— Beff Shuff
“a triumph of thrilling theatrical invention and skill…”
— Market Drayton Advertiser
“The whole experience was, as is in the title, astounding…”
— On In My City
“an entertaining, hugely inventive, family-friendly show…”
— The Stage
“a feast for the whole family…”
— Moorlands Radio
“a showcase of physical theatre at its finest…”
— Bababababoon
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