Arts & Entertainment

The Studio to host two fundraising concerts during Nantwich Jazz Festival

The Studio to host two fundraising concerts during Nantwich Jazz Festival

The Studio nightclub in Nantwich will host two consecutive days of fund-raising concerts during the annual Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

The first day of the Festival, Thursday March 29, features 1980s Electronica tribute band ‘Electro 80s’.

March 19, 2018
Nantwich Concert Band to stage open rehearsal night

Nantwich Concert Band to stage open rehearsal night

Nantwich Concert Band are to stage an open rehearsal night in a bid to attract more members to the group.

The rehearsal night will take place at Brookfield Hall, off Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich, on Wednesday March 21.

March 15, 2018
Nantwich Film Club to screen Dheepan on March 12

Nantwich Film Club to screen Dheepan on March 12

Nantwich Film Club is to screen the big hit movie, Dheepan, on March 12 at the Civic Hall.

Dheepan, winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, is a gripping, human tale of survival.

March 10, 2018
Nantwich student to stage ‘dyslexia and poetry’ exhibition in Crewe

Nantwich student to stage ‘dyslexia and poetry’ exhibition in Crewe

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich studying the link between poetry and dyslexia, is to stage an exhibition at Crewe Lifestyle Centre.

Helen Kay is researching the relationship between poetry and dyslexia/dyspraxia as part of her MA in Creative Writing course at Manchester Metropolitan University.

March 10, 2018
Singing star Milly Forrest to perform with Nantwich Choral Society

Singing star Milly Forrest to perform with Nantwich Choral Society

Nantwich is to welcome singing sensation Milly Forrest, a former cloakroom attendant who shot to fame after standing in for a soprano who was ill.

The 24-year-old wowed critics last year when she stepped into the spotlight at the world-famous chamber music venue Wigmore Hall in London where she worked evenings as an usher.

March 8, 2018
Preview: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society’s ‘My Fair Lady’

Preview: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society’s ‘My Fair Lady’

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Amateur Musicals Society have been busy rehearsing for their latest production of My Fair Lady.

And Charlotte Blake is looking forward to playing Eliza Dolittle.

March 6, 2018
“Face of Nantwich” exhibition opens at town’s museum

“Face of Nantwich” exhibition opens at town’s museum

An exhibition which displays portaits of well-known faces of Nantwich, has opened at the town’s museum.

“The Face of Nantwich” exhibition has opened in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.

March 3, 2018
Best-selling classic ‘Dear Zoo’ heads for Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Best-selling classic ‘Dear Zoo’ heads for Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Author Rod Campbell’s best-selling classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, is being brought to life for the very first time – and is heading for Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

The new stage production of a book which has delighted generations of young readers since 1982, has started out on a UK tour.

March 2, 2018
Elvis to perform at Crewe & Nantwich RUFC fundraiser

Elvis to perform at Crewe & Nantwich RUFC fundraiser

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC members will swap boots for blue suede shoes when Elvis struts his stuff at a club fundraiser.

South Cheshire’s famous Elvis impersonator Paul Larcombe will be performing at the Vagrants in Willaston on Friday March 9.

February 27, 2018
35th South Cheshire Militaire show at Malbank pulls in the crowds

35th South Cheshire Militaire show at Malbank pulls in the crowds

By Jonathan White
The 35th annual South Cheshire Militaire universal model show proved a big pull for hundreds of visitors at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

The show, organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club, included an amazing array of models and displays.

February 27, 2018
Frank Spencer heads for Crewe Lyceum on ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em’ UK tour

Frank Spencer heads for Crewe Lyceum on ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em’ UK tour

It was one of biggest comedy shows of a decade – and a comedy character remembered and loved by millions.

Now Frank Spencer is about to hit the Crewe Lyceum stage when the first ever production of the TV series Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em comes to town during a UK tour.

February 24, 2018
“We Love 90s House” live event in Nantwich in aid of charity

“We Love 90s House” live event in Nantwich in aid of charity

A ‘We love 90s House Live’ concert will take place at The Studio Nightclub in Nantwich next month.

Admission is free to the event on Friday March 2, with donations to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity.

February 21, 2018
Andy Robinson to headline Very Best in Stand Up show in Nantwich

Andy Robinson to headline Very Best in Stand Up show in Nantwich

Top comedian Andy Robinson will headline when The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday March 2.

Robinson is one of the finest acts working on the circuit, and has been performing comedy for 15 years.

February 19, 2018