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Welcoming Appetite’s New Director, Emily Labhart

Two young adults are standing on the grass in the dark looking down at several small boxes on the ground that are glowing bright green. There are more boxes dotted around the floor in the background and several more people.

Lend your heartbeat to light up Stoke-on-Trent park

Ambassador Spotlight!

One of the characters from Ancient Giants, can be seen interacting with an audience member, who is looking at it and smiling. The character towers above them. The scene is taken on a street with buildings in the background.

Appetite is looking for our next Director!

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Welcoming Appetite’s New Director, Emily Labhart

New director appointed to lead Appetite arts programme The New Vic Theatre are pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Labhart as…

Wed 25 Mar 2026 12:39·

Lend your heartbeat to light up Stoke-on-Trent park

Residents invited to lend their heartbeats to light up Stoke-on-Trent park Residents are invited to lend their heartbeats to a special light installation…

Thu 18 Dec 2025 10:50·

Ambassador Spotlight!

Shining a light on our Appetite Ambassadors Our Appetite Ambassadors volunteer behind the scenes helping to spread the word about our events.…

Wed 17 Dec 2025 17:10·

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Welcoming Appetite’s New Director, Emily Labhart

New director appointed to lead Appetite arts programme The New Vic Theatre are pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Labhart as…

Wed 25 Mar 2026 12:39·

Newcastle Under Light Gallery

“What an incredible event. We absolutely loved it.” Newcastle Under Light, held in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre on Wednesday 3 March 2026, was…

Mon 9 Mar 2026 16:04·

Against a clear, dark-blue sky, a town hall building is the backdrop for a huge light projection showing firework explosions in gold and green. Some people - and a dog - are milling about in the foreground.

Light Up Hanley Gallery

“Keep them coming please!” Our ✨Light Up Winter✨ series continued last week on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February with Light Up…

Mon 9 Feb 2026 12:21·

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Newcastle Under Light Drop-in Workshops

Wanted: YOUR stories for town centre light projection We are partnering up with Newcastle-under-Lyme BID and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to bring you…

Tue 27 Jan 2026 16:04·

Lend your heartbeat to light up Stoke-on-Trent park

Residents invited to lend their heartbeats to light up Stoke-on-Trent park Residents are invited to lend their heartbeats to a special light installation…

Thu 18 Dec 2025 10:50·

White bold text on a bright orange background read: Where Are Thou? Whether you're a potter, painter, poet or proficient pointillism pro. We want you! ArtSlam 2025. newcastle-under-Lyme. 27th June.

Artists Wanted for ArtSlam!

Hey artists! Appetite, ArtsKeele and Newcastle Business Improvement District (BID) are excited to announce ArtSlam 2025, a dynamic, live public event taking…