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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · 16h

Opening for a short run at The Dipping House from 27 Feb – 7 Mar, before visiting:

Hull Truck Theatre (on sale soon!)
@thesjt.bsky.social
@mercurytheatre.bsky.social
Harrogate Theatre

A Claybody Theatre Production in association with New Vic Theatre.

Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · 16h

The Grand Babylon Hotel is back for a Spring 2026 tour! 🏨

Expect “a fun-filled whirlwind of mayhem and chaos” (Baba Baboon) from this rollicking comedy thriller!

www.claybodytheatre.com/tickets/the-...

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · 4d

Hi Mick, tickets are indeed on sale and going fast!

www.claybodytheatre.com/tickets/

Hopefully you can see a time/date that works for you.

Tickets, Claybody Theatre

Claybody Theatre is rooted in the communities & heritage of the city of Stoke. Buy Tickets for their next productions.

www.claybodytheatre.com

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · 4d

🚧 Improvements underway at The Dipping House!

New toilets (inc. accessible)
New box office
Heating (some this year, more in 2026!)
Facilities for bar + costume washing

All ready in time for A CHRISTMAS CAROL 🎄

Huge thanks to Stoke-on-Trent City Council for supporting this next chapter!

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Jul 4

Join us for a performance created in response to the works of Arthur Berry, including original monologues inspired by Arthur's portraits, and a new musical piece by Ashley Thompson, performed by Cor Bach with Acceler8 Band.

📆 Sun 27 July, 8.30pm
🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sto...

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our Arthur Berry inspired creative workshops are now FULLY BOOKED! 🚨

You can still join us for A Portrait of Arthur – a free talk on Saturday 19 July at 1:30pm celebrating Arthur Berry’s life and work.

No booking required for the talk, just drop in to The Dipping House!

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Jun 8

And if you’re around at lunchtime, join us for A Portrait of Arthur – a free talk at 1:30pm celebrating Arthur Berry’s life and work with voices from Barewall Art Gallery, the Victoria Theatre Archive and the Staffordshire Film Archive. No booking needed, just drop in.

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Jun 8

🚨 Our Poetry workshop with Nick Degg is now FULLY BOOKED!

There’s still a chance to delve into Arthur Berry’s world on Sat 19 July with a free Music workshop led by Ashley Thompson at 4:30pm. Spaces are limited, so don’t hang about:
👉 www.claybodytheatre.com/productions/community-events/

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Jun 2

Two of our upcoming workshops are now FULLY BOOKED - thank you for the amazing response!

But there’s still time to explore more of Arthur Berry’s world on Saturday 19 July, with two fantastic sessions:
✍️ Poetry
🎵 Music

Spaces are free:
👉 www.claybodytheatre.com/productions/community-events/

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · May 28

Our free creative Arthur Berry workshops are booking up fast! 💨

VISUAL ART - led by @ianrpearsall.bsky.social is now FULLY BOOKED.

Places are still available for all other workshops (script writing, poetry and music).

Book your place ⬇️
www.claybodytheatre.com/productions/community-events/

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · May 27

MEETING ARTHUR
Join us at The Dipping House for arts workshops and talk, as part of the #ARTHURBERRY100 project.
Details on the flyer below.

More info and registration: www.claybodytheatre.com/productions/...

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · May 16

Do you have memories of the Theatre Royal Hanley? 🎭
Were you a Hanley Babe? Did you help backstage?

We’d love to hear your memories and have a look at your keepsakes and memorabilia! If you’d like to help with research for our new project, please come along and bring your box of memories to share.

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pleachy.bsky.social @pleachy.bsky.social · Apr 23

This will be another Claybody Theatre play in the New Vic Theatre. I can’t wait!

Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Apr 22

Tickets are now available for THE GRAND BABYLON HOTEL! 🥳

A New Vic Theatre production in association with Claybody Theatre.

📆 Saturday 13 September – Saturday 4 October 2025
📍 New Vic Theatre

A rollicking comedy thriller, with a virtuoso cast of five!
👉 www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/...

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Paul Williams @paulwilliams207.bsky.social · Apr 26

How fitting that the hotel which was the inspiration for Bennett’s The Grand Babylon Hotel is to be adapted by @claybodytheatre.bsky.social @deborahmc.bsky.social in Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary year.

Paul Williams @paulwilliams207.bsky.social · Apr 26

A column that could well have been written by the Potteries literary genius himself.

The Omlette Arnold Bennett having been on the menu The Savoy since it was first created in 1929 ‘stands as a reminder of the deep-seated connection between Bennett and hotel life, in and beyond his work.’

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Apr 22

Tickets are now available for THE GRAND BABYLON HOTEL! 🥳

A New Vic Theatre production in association with Claybody Theatre.

📆 Saturday 13 September – Saturday 4 October 2025
📍 New Vic Theatre

A rollicking comedy thriller, with a virtuoso cast of five!
👉 www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/...

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Apr 16

A rollicking comedy thriller, with a virtuoso cast of 5 bringing you many faces, chases, glamour, intrigue, and a couple of German princes thrown in for good measure. A riotous evening out!
📆 From 13 Sept - 4 October
📍 At New Vic Theatre
🔔 Online booking opens at 12 noon on 22 April. Save the dates!

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Apr 16

AT LAST we can share this fantastic news with you! 🥳
Our next show is THE GRAND BABYLON HOTEL by Arnold Bennett - in association with the New Vic Theatre!

Adapted by Deborah McAndrew and directed by Conrad Nelson. If you enjoyed THE CARD, you'll love this!
www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/...

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Apr 3

We were delighted to bring an extended sung-through version to live audiences in June 2021.

Read all about it ⬇️
www.claybodytheatre.com/productions/...

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Apr 3

For #ThrowbackThursday we're looking back at the making of our choral piece, Greenwood Dreams – The Silver Arrow 🏹

This was an unforgettable experience - one of the few original choral works created and recorded in isolation worldwide!

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Mar 23

5 years ago today, the first UK lockdown began.
During an incredibly uncertain time for theatre, we were determined to keep creating – and crucially, to keep people working! Through THE CALL, our audio drama, we employed 25 freelancers. Read all about it ⬇️
www.claybodytheatre.com/productions/...

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Feb 26

Listen back to @deborahmc.bsky.social on BBC Radio Stoke 📻
Deborah talks to Paula White about returning to be a judge for the BBC Make A Difference Awards!

Tune in from 1:55:27
👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Feb 18

Did you watch HOOTENANNA, our online show for NYE? 🧐

We would love to know what you thought about it via an online survey. It's not very long, and it would be a huge help to us. In fact, your responses could decide whether we do another HOOTENANNA in the future.

⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Feb 18

Hello Carolyn! ☺️

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Deborah McAndrew @deborahmc.bsky.social · Feb 14

A love story for Valentine's Day... Me and Stoke-on-Trent.
If you think you know this city, think again. ❤️

Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Feb 14

Claybody's Artistic Director @deborahmc.bsky.social is the first interviewee on a fab series called VOICES OF THE CITY. Part of the Stoke-on-Trent Centenary Celebrations.

#Stoke100 #StokeCityCouncil #StaffsUni #CrossRhythmsRadio

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Stoke-on-Trent 100: Voices of the City. - YouTube

Stoke-on-Trent 100: Voices of the City is a partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council, the University of Staffordshire and Cross Rhythms City Radio, ce...

www.youtube.com

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Claybody Theatre @claybodytheatre.bsky.social · Feb 14

Claybody's Artistic Director @deborahmc.bsky.social is the first interviewee on a fab series called VOICES OF THE CITY. Part of the Stoke-on-Trent Centenary Celebrations.

#Stoke100 #StokeCityCouncil #StaffsUni #CrossRhythmsRadio

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Stoke-on-Trent 100: Voices of the City. - YouTube

Stoke-on-Trent 100: Voices of the City is a partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council, the University of Staffordshire and Cross Rhythms City Radio, ce...

www.youtube.com

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