David Sunnuck

Husband, father of two, Theatre Manager at the New Vic Theatre and Liverpool fan ... and not always in that order.

[New Vic Theatre @NewVicTheatre]

Our Chair of the Board of Trustees, Bryan Carnes MBE, has announced he will be standing down from the role at the end of 2026, marking nearly 25 years of dedicated service to the New Vic Theatre.

Since joining the Board in 2001 and becoming Chair in 2015, Bryan has played a pivotal role guiding the New Vic through significant milestones like the 2020 capital redevelopment of our auditorium.

Under his leadership, the theatre has strengthened its position as a vital cultural institution in Staffordshire, expanding its artistic reach and deepening its engagement with audiences and communities.

We extend a huge thank you to Bryan for his dedication and passion.

Read more here: https://t.co/J7NFxy3xcv

[Paul Williams @PaulWilliams207]

#GoodGollyMissMolly is an absolute must-watch music-fuelled play that takes the audience on a nostalgic trip down the resilient 1980s Potteries memory lane.

The rebooted rock musical drama tells the true story inspired by conversations with residents of a local Tunstall residents community fighting to save their homes from demolition against a backdrop of social turmoil issues.

In many ways, this 40th anniversary production epitomises the enduring allure of the New Vic’s signature actor-musician documentary style as the below column sets out.

Catch Miss Molly and the talented cast/band @NewVicTheatre until 2 May if you sure like to ball.

[Paul Williams @PaulWilliams207]

The democratic design of theatre-in-the-round allied to the sense of inclusiveness, belonging and North Staffordshire’s notable friendliness is, according to @TheresaHeskins a key factor in why the @NewVicTheatre has ‘found its home here and suits this audience so much.’

The New Vic isn’t just a venue - it’s where inclusive, accessible theatrical excellence happens.

In continuing to honour Peter Cheeseman’s legacy, the 40-year-old creative hothouse stands as a testament to the power of theatre to transform and enhance local communities and put the Potteries on the world theatre map.

[Ignacio Lopez @comedylopez]

Witnessed the most amazing thing on the train to Edinburgh yesterday. A guy boarded in Wigan & sat opposite me. He went to sleep for an hour.

When he woke up he bought a sandwich, ate it & went back to sleep. (This isn’t a maths test, you don’t need to know the distance/speed).

[Paul Williams @PaulWilliams207]

@NewVicTheatre is one of only a small number of purpose-built theatres-in-the-round globally. It was part of the building’s ethos that theatre was made there by “local people, for local people, but also representing local voices and local people on the national and the international stage.”

@TheresaHeskins @journoontheedge
https://t.co/gTa3bzpH0u

[Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla]

‘I have not a political reason but a highly personal reason [for speaking out]. I do not want to see my school bully become prime minister’

Huge kudos to @PeterEttedgui. This is a hugely powerful & sobering interview.

[New Vic Theatre @NewVicTheatre]

NEW SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT! From a fiendishly funny whodunnit, to two of the New Vic’s biggest and best loved plays to celebrate our 40th anniversary our spring season for 2026 is on sale to NEW VIC MEMBERS now! (General Booking opens on Monday 22 September – but if you want to secure your seats straight away, why not sign up to become a NEW VIC MEMBER today – find out more here https://t.co/O5iABdn1wT

[Chris Bryant @RhonddaBryant]

Great delight to be out in Newcastle under Lyme today visiting @KeeleUniversity @NewVicTheatre and talking tourism at @BramptonMuseum with @AJogee

[New Vic Theatre @NewVicTheatre]

COME AND WORK WITH US! There's still time to apply for our part-time Sous Chef post.
A City & Guilds 706/1/2 NVQ Level 1 and 2 or an equivalent qualification is essential for this role.
Part-time, permanent role
Salary: £27,560 per annum (£13,780 pro rata based on 20 hours per week)
The deadline for applications is Saturday 30 August 2025 at 10am
For more info: https://t.co/76XMPRJp3T

[Mukhtar @I_amMukhtar]

This is brilliant.

[New Vic Theatre @NewVicTheatre]

VACANCIES - COME AND WORK WITH US!

HOSPITALITY ASSISTANTS
We are looking for Hospitality Assistants to join our busy and friendly café team to provide excellent food and customer service to our audiences.
Annualised contract of 1040 hours per annum (based on an average of 20 hours per week)
Salary £25,396.80 per annum (£12,698.40 pro rata)

AND

SALES OFFICERS
We have two part-time contracts available – one 20 hours per week and one 30 hours per week (please state which contract you are interested in when applying) within our Box Office team.

Salaries:
£13,175 pro rata (20 hours per week)
£19,763 pro rata (30 hours per week)
The full-time equivalent is £26,350 for 40 hours per week

To find out more about these jobs visit: https://t.co/s3ojzlQgV5

[Dominic King @DKingTelegraph]

The best 3 minutes of footage you will watch anywhere today. Or maybe even this year. You are welcome 😂
https://t.co/lkWdP6qTHy

[New Vic Theatre @NewVicTheatre]

COME AND WORK WITH US! We are looking for a part-time Sous Chef to join our catering team to help deliver high-quality food and customer experience to our audiences.
A City & Guilds 706/1/2 NVQ Level 1 and 2 or an equivalent qualification is essential for this role.
Part-time, permanent role
Salary: £27,560 per annum (£13.780 pro rata based on 20 hours per week)
The deadline for applications is Saturday 30 August 2025 at 10am
For more info: https://t.co/76XMPRJp3T

[New Vic Theatre @NewVicTheatre]

IMPORTANT REMINDER

[New Vic Theatre @NewVicTheatre]

CUSTOMER NOTICE – OPENING HOURS FRIDAY 8 AND SATURDAY 9 AUGUST

We will be carrying out some essential maintenance to our car park entrance and our café on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 August.

On Friday 8 August our building will be closed to the public.
Box Office phone lines will be open for bookings from 10.00am – 2.00pm that day

On Saturday 9 August, Box Office will reopen for in-person and phone bookings, from 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Our café will remain closed all day for essential maintenance.

Our Café and Box Office will be resume usual opening hours from 10.00am on Monday 11 August.

Online bookings remain available during this time – visit https://t.co/JEHSQSvDlS

[David Sunnuck @DavidSunnuck]

Ready and waiting for the best day out in France, probably Europe ⁦@PuyduFou_EN⁩ #France25 #Vendee

[David Sunnuck @DavidSunnuck]

@dickstrawbridge Don’t worry Strawbridge family…We stopped by at yours on our way to the Vendee to check everything’s ok. No windows left open as far as we can tell. Sorry we missed you. Enjoy Oz. X

[New Vic Theatre @NewVicTheatre]

During National Volunteer Week we are extremely proud to recognise our wonderful volunteers at the New Vic.

We want to take this moment to thanks them for their time, enthusiasm and generosity that they give to the theatre to help each performance or event run smoothly and for helping our audiences have a fantastic experience.

We truly appreciated their dedication and we thank them all for being a part of the team.

#NewVicVols We couldn't do it without you!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #TheatreCommunity #theatrevolunteer

[David Sunnuck @DavidSunnuck]

Answer: yes he can! 🥇

[David Sunnuck @DavidSunnuck]

And our youngest is doing #RaceForLife on his 17th birthday. Will he come first again like last year? @CR_UK @TrenthamEstate

[David Sunnuck @DavidSunnuck]

Half hour till the starting pistol fires. Plenty of time to donate!