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As one quarter of the Anglo-Dutch boy band, Caught in the Act, Collin Baxter achieved stardom and success all across Europe in the 1990s. Now he has returned to his acting roots and will be performing in the region this week. He talks to STEVE BURBRIDGE about being a pop pin-up and why he now [...]

Nice Swan Theatre Company was established in 2009 as a way of providing a stepping stone from amateur to professional theatre productions for talented under-25-year-olds in the North East. They have earned themselves a reputation for staging the highest-quality productions and continue to grow and evolve. STEVE BURBRIDGE found out more from Jamie Gray, the [...]

Everyone knows that we, at The Public Reviews, are a talented and creative bunch. As news breaks that our North East Regional Editor, Steve Burbridge, has penned his debut play, which is to embark on a national tour next year, he spoke exclusively to IAN CAIN. Tell us what your debut play, ‘Dying for Fame’, [...]

Writer: Alan Bennett Director: Sarah Esdaile Reviewer: Steve Burbridge The Public Reviews Rating: ‘The Lady in the Van’ tells the true-ish story of a bag lady who drove her battered old Bedford van into the garden of playwright Alan Bennett with the intention of parking there for three months, but who ended up staying for fifteen years. It’s [...]

With her cut-glass accent, impressive list of credits and ‘English rose’ qualities, Liza Goddard is showbiz royalty. Ahead of arriving in the North East to headline the cast of ‘Communicating Doors’, she took time out to chat to STEVE BURBRIDGE. ‘I’ve never played at Durham,’ says Liza Goddard, excitedly. ‘I’ve played at Newcastle Theatre Royal [...]

From working-men’s clubs to the West End, via Brookside and Big Brother, Claire Sweeney has established herself as a popular actress, presenter and recording artist. As she arrives in the region to take to the stage in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s one-woman musical hit, STEVE BURBRIDGE caught up with her. Her Scouse charm and sharp wit [...]

The world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir are back in the UK as part of their 25th anniversary tour. Their founder, Allen Bailey, tells STEVE BURBRIDGE what’s in store for their audiences. You may not instantly recognise their name but the chances are, somewhere along the line, you’ll have seen The Harlem Gospel Choir perform. Whether it [...]

Former soap princess Nikki Sanderson waved goodbye to Weatherfield when her character, Candice, left the cobbles of Coronation Street to become a stylist for Status Quo. These days she can be found performing as a pole dancer. STEVE BURBRIDGE finds out more. Nikki Sanderson spent six years as part of the Coronation Street brat-pack playing [...]