New Vic in association with Claybody Theatre will stage world premiere of Arnold Bennett‘s comedy thriller The Grand Babylon Hotel as part of city centenary celebrations this September.
The play is about Nella Racksole who wants steak and beer for her birthday treat, but these are not on the menu of the exclusive Grand Babylon Hotel – so her American Railroad Millionaire father obligingly buys the chef… the kitchen… the entire hotel.
However, The Grand Babylon is not all it seems, and Theodore Racksole soon discovers there’s more than a juicy steak on his plate – with kidnapping and murder for starters!
Have Theodore and Nella bitten off more than they can chew?
The Grand Babylon Hotel is a rollicking comedy thriller, with a virtuoso cast of five bringing you many faces, chases, glamour, intrigue, and a couple of German princes thrown in for good measure.
A riotous evening out!
Cast
Shelley Atkinson Miss Spencer (AKA Baroness Zerlinski), Messenger and Nanny Heidi
Thomas Cotran Reginald Dimmock, Prince Aribert of Posen and Rocco (AKA Eli Stone)
Michael Hugo Jules (AKA Tom Jackson), Detective Marshall, Porter, Ticket Collector and Prince Eugen of Posen
Adrian Pang Theodore Racksole
Alice Pryor Nella Racksole
Creative Team
Conrad Nelson Director
Lis Evans Designer
James Atherton Composer
Daniella Beattie Lighting Designer
Damian Coldwell Sound Designer
Beverley Norris Edmunds Movement Director
How much are the tickets for The Grand Babylon Hotel?
Tickets are on sale now, priced from £15 to £42.
Concessions: £2.00 off
Group Discounts: £2.00 off for ten or more
Under 16s Go Free
Under 26s Go Free
Note: Part of their 3 Plays Season Ticket. Book to see Big Big Sky, The Grand Babylon Hotel and Earth Angel at the same time and save up to £24 off your theatregoing this year. Season Tickets priced from £87. Speak to Box Office for more details.
How do I book tickets to watch The Grand Babylon Hotel?
Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 01782 717962 or visit the New Vic Theatre’s website here.
How long is the show for and what are the timings?
The Grand Babylon Hotel will open at the New Vic Theatre on Saturday, 13 September and will run until Saturday, 4 October 2025 with evening shows at 7.30pm and Matinee at 2.15pm (on 20/09, 25/09, 02/10 and 04/10).
Interpreted Performances
Captioned: 7.30pm Tue 30 September
Audio described: 2.15pm Sat 4 October
Where is New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
New Vic Theatre
Etruria Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0JG
The theatre has a large car park, with a £2.50 charge on show days. Only contactless card payment is currently accepted for parking charges.
The theatre café is open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday – then from 5.30pm for pre-show meals.
Booking is required for pre-show meals 5.30pm onwards, via their booking system at this link.
About The New Vic Theatre
Founded in 1962, the New Vic is the producing theatre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With around eight major productions a year, its varied programme includes contemporary drama, new commissions, adaptations and classics. Recent productions have toured nationally and internationally, and have transferred to London and Manchester. The New Vic has developed extensive and award-winning community involvement. It works regionally, nationally and internationally through its education department and New Vic Borderlines, which aims to change the lives of the most disadvantaged members of the community. The New Vic is funded by Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Staffordshire County Council.
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Photo Credit: New Vic Theatre
