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Whatever your entertainment requirements – the Borough has something to satisfy you with a rich diversity to attract people of all ages and all budgets.

Drama, music, dance, art, film, quality restaurants, café bars, bustling nightspots….the list goes on and on.

Just a few minutes walk from Newcastle town centre is the impressive New Victoria Theatre, which offers a range of performances to local audiences and has an international reputation for its professional work.

The New Vic is the regional producing theatre for Staffordshire. This means plays are made there with around 10 major productions each year designed, directed, built, promoted and presented in the special theatre-in-the-round.

Audley Theatre is also a key venue, hosting mainly amateur dramatic productions and providing a venue for other performers, such as musicians.

Also within walking distance of Newcastle town centre is the Borough Museum and Art Gallery, in Brampton Park. Two galleries at the museum promote the talents of local artists and introduce new work from other areas. The museum also specialises in interactive work with schoolchildren and includes plenty of ‘hands-on’ exhibits.

A ‘Cultural Quarter’ is now well-established in nearby Hanley and big-name attractions and prestigious touring companies are regular visitors to the revamped Victoria Hall and Regent Theatre.

If it is the silver screen rather than the stage, then Newcastle also has the answer with its recently built multi-screen cinema in the middle of town featuring all the latest film blockbusters.

Newcastle is also well-known for its varied nightlife which helps attract thousands of people resulting in a flourishing night-time economy.

It’s possible to start the evening with jazz, order up local rock groups at another venue, sample the throbbing atmosphere at a vodka bar just a few steps away and then dance the night away a busy nightspot around the corner.

However, if a meal is on the menu then there are plenty of options for diners to get their teeth into in the Borough.

About 20 quality restaurants are mentioned in a county gourmet guide offering up a mouth-watering range of dishes to tempt all palates including Indian, Spanish tapas, Italian, Chinese, Thai and traditional English.

Street entertainers are a regular sight in Newcastle town centre throughout the year. There is also a programme of traditional Yuletide music and entertainment in the town and both Newcastle and Kidsgrove feature impressive, colourful displays of Christmas trees and lights.

Keele Concerts Society, based at the University, is the main provider of classical musical performance in the Borough. As well as bringing stars from all over the world to perform in the area, the Society also works with local schools in organising workshops.

A complete opposite to the delightful classical music performances can be found at the Chesterton Stadium – the Borough’s very own speedway venue where fans can swap the strains of cellos and violins for the high octane thrills of top class riding.