Friday Evening Session
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The evening buzzed with anticipation as patrons gathered under the warm glow of the New Vic Theatre, their bodies swaying to a medley of tunes from various performers. The atmosphere was charged yet relaxed, each note intertwining into an enchanting symphony that enveloped and energized all present.
18.30 - The Jolly Potters (EDITED 45min VERSION) & 20.00 - The Proud Valley (1hr 16 mins)
Friday Evening Session
Potteries Film Festival 2026 celebrates working class history, culture and the Potteries via cinema. On our first session will be showing the following films:
18.30 - The Jolly Potters (EDITED 45min VERSION). Originally released in 1964 this film features actors performing in a play about the 1842 Pottery Riots in Staffordshire, which led to Britain's first General Strike.
20.00 - The Proud Valley (1hr 16 mins) Released in 1940 starring Paul Robeson and filmed in the South Wales coalfields and Silverdale’s Kents Lane Colliery, the film is about an African American seaman who joins a mining community. It includes their passion for singing as well as the dangers and precariousness of working in a mine.
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Weather on the day
Drizzle · 21°C
Feels like 22°C · Chance of rain 45% · Wind 15 km/h
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Frequently asked questions
Friday Evening Session takes place on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 18:00.
Friday Evening Session is held at New Vic Theatre in Stoke (Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0JG).
Entry to Friday Evening Session is free.
Tickets for Friday Evening Session can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
Free Entry
Editorial Summary
The evening buzzed with anticipation as patrons gathered under the warm glow of the New Vic Theatre, their bodies swaying to a medley of tunes from various performers. The atmosphere was charged yet relaxed, each note intertwining into an enchanting symphony that enveloped and energized all present.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
18.30 - The Jolly Potters (EDITED 45min VERSION) & 20.00 - The Proud Valley (1hr 16 mins)
Friday Evening Session
Potteries Film Festival 2026 celebrates working class history, culture and the Potteries via cinema. On our first session will be showing the following films:
18.30 - The Jolly Potters (EDITED 45min VERSION). Originally released in 1964 this film features actors performing in a play about the 1842 Pottery Riots in Staffordshire, which led to Britain's first General Strike.
20.00 - The Proud Valley (1hr 16 mins) Released in 1940 starring Paul Robeson and filmed in the South Wales coalfields and Silverdale’s Kents Lane Colliery, the film is about an African American seaman who joins a mining community. It includes their passion for singing as well as the dangers and precariousness of working in a mine.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Weather on the day
Drizzle · 21°C
At the time this event starts, in Stoke
- Feels like
- 22°C
- Chance of rain
- 45%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated 10 min ago. Accuracy drops beyond a few days out.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Friday Evening Session?
Friday Evening Session takes place on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Friday Evening Session taking place?
Friday Evening Session is held at New Vic Theatre in Stoke (Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0JG).
How much are tickets for Friday Evening Session?
Entry to Friday Evening Session is free.
How do I get tickets for Friday Evening Session?
Tickets for Friday Evening Session can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of New Vic Theatre
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Friday, 14 August 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 22°C · chance of rain 45% · wind 15 km/h
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