5 Things to do in Stoke-on-Trent this week (4 -10 Sep)

Our top tips for what’s on and what to see and do in Stoke-on-Trent this coming week 4-10 Sep)… For even more ideas, visit our What’s On page.

Heritage Open Day at Gladstone Pottery Museum

Gladstone Pottery Museum - 8 Sept

To celebrate Heritage Open Days the museum will open to the public free of charge.

Visitors can experience what conditions were like for the men, women and children who worked at the centre of the world's pottery industry. See the Tile Gallery featuring one of the best decorative tile collections in the country and 'Flushed with Pride' a remarkable gallery dedicated to the history of the toilet.

Free, 10am – 5pm.

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The History of Rock

Mitchell Arts Centre - 9 Sept

THE HISTORY OF ROCK is a celebration of ROCK music through the decades. A jaw dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of ROCK! Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more.

Rediscover the seeds of ROCK & ROLL in the 1950s, the birth of ROCK in the 60s, right through to the CLASSIC ROCK of the 70s and 80s.

A must see for any fan of ROCK! Experience this iconic music brought back to life by an exceptional 7 piece band consisting of some of the finest musicians and performers from around the world, original visual footage of the featured bands and artists, as well as incredible concert staging and lighting.

Relive the greatest Rock songs of all time with THE HISTORY OF ROCK!

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Exploring Collage Art

Studio 33 Spodeworks - 9 Sept

Whether you're an experienced collage artist or just at the start of your collage journey - this workshop will introduce you to a variety of creative approaches with support and feedback from course leader, Les Jones and your fellow attendees. You'll have the space to experiment and open up new collage avenues to explore and develop.

All materials are provided, though you are free to bring your own materials too. Workshops are held from our studio space at the Spodeworks, Stoke-on-Trent

Styles approaches:

- Dada/Surreal

- Representational

- Abstract

- Décollage

Each session will run from 9:30 - 4:30 with a break for lunch

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Faith Healer

New Vic Theatre - 5 to 9 Sept

Frank Hardy has a gift. A gift of healing.

A frayed banner hangs outside a desolate village hall. The sick, the suffering and the desperate arrive from out of the wind and the rain. They come in search of restoration, a cure. They are promised ‘a performance’, an opportunity to spend an intimate moment with a mercurial showman, who offers hope and salvation to the afflicted.

Through the 1950s and 1960s, Hardy and his wife, Grace, travel to remote corners of Scotland and Wales, before eventually returning to Frank’s native Ireland. Accompanied by his manager Teddy, they move from village to village, bringing with them an unpredictable mix of theatricality and the spiritual.

Interweaving the stories of these three intriguing characters, Brian Friel takes us on an extraordinary journey of shifting perspectives and uncertain memories.

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Friday Twilight - Staffordshire Hoard at night

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery - 8 Sept

Spend your evening exploring Britain's largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver on this exclusive Curator-led tour.

Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival before seeing this world-famous treasure in our exhibition, Staffordshire Hoard: Treasure of Mercia.

Your guide for the evening is Joe Perry, Curator of Local History, part of the team who created the new gallery in 2022. As you explore the gallery you will hear about the hidden histories behind the Staffordshire Hoard, and get the opportunity to handle high-quality replicas of some of the Hoard's most iconic objects.

Tour 7 – 8pm, limited numbers, tickets £8.

Please call 01782 232323

Or Email MuseumEvents@stoke.gov.uk to book.

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