What’s On & Reviews

Crewe Amateur Musical Society prepare for Oliver show

Crewe Amateur Musical Society prepare for Oliver show

By Claire Faulkner
Members of Crewe Amateur Musical Society have been busy in rehearsals for their latest production of Oliver.

The society will be performing their version of the classic at Crewe Lyceum Theatre from April 6 to 9.

March 27, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage children’s Easter workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage children’s Easter workshops

Nantwich Museum will stage Easter Craft workshops for children next week.

Youngsters can take part in egg decorating, origami animals, Easter baskets, mask making, quizzes and more on April 6 and 7.

March 25, 2016
New Bank Stage to feature in this year’s Nantwich Jazz Festival

New Bank Stage to feature in this year’s Nantwich Jazz Festival

This year’s Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival features a new stage featuring a host of live bands during the five-day event.

The festival, now in its 20th year, takes places across Nantwich this Easter starting today (March 24) to Easter Monday March 28.

March 24, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up returns for April 1 date in Nantwich

Very Best in Stand Up returns for April 1 date in Nantwich

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday April 1.

Four more top acts from the cream of the international stand up circuit will be live to entertain comedy fans across South Cheshire.

March 23, 2016
Hack Green nuclear bunker to stage “The Soviet Threat” event

Hack Green nuclear bunker to stage “The Soviet Threat” event

Nantwich’s Hack Green nuclear bunker will be taking visitors back to the Cold War this Easter.

The Soviet Threat is advancing on the secret bunker March 26-27.

March 21, 2016
Nantwich Jazz Festival line-up shows diversity, say organisers

Nantwich Jazz Festival line-up shows diversity, say organisers

This year’s line-up at the Nantwich Jazz Festival demonstrates the growing diversity of one of the UK’s biggest town events, say promoters.

The festival, now in its 20th year, takes places across the town this Easter between March 24 and 28.

March 18, 2016
Last few tickets left for Nantwich Choral Society Bach concert

Last few tickets left for Nantwich Choral Society Bach concert

Rehearsals are in full swing for a special Easter performance by Nantwich Choral Society.

The 100-strong society will present JS Bach’s St John Passion in St Mary’s Church at 7.30pm on Saturday, March 19.

March 17, 2016
Review: Blood Brothers at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Blood Brothers at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ opened to a packed Lyceum theatre on Tuesday night.

Directed by Bob Thomson and Bill Kenwright, ‘Blood Brothers’ tells the story of twins separated at birth but destined to stay together.

March 16, 2016
Nantwich Camera Club guest Oliver Smart to stage public talk

Nantwich Camera Club guest Oliver Smart to stage public talk

Nantwich Camera Club is to host a natural history lecture on Tuesday March 22.

Special guest at the event, from 7.30pm at Regents Park on London Road, is Oliver Smart.

March 16, 2016
Review: Nantwich Players and Roald Dahl’s “The Witches”

Review: Nantwich Players and Roald Dahl’s “The Witches”

By Claire Faulkner
Who doesn’t love the stories of Roald Dahl?

His stories and poetry are magical, full of weird and wonderful characters which appeal to both children and adults alike.

March 16, 2016
South Cheshire Elvis tribute Paul Larcombe to star in Channel 5 film

South Cheshire Elvis tribute Paul Larcombe to star in Channel 5 film

South Cheshire’s award-winning Elvis Tribute is to star in a TV film – about life on the canal!

Paul Larcombe has attracted attention from Channel 5 film crews for his up-coming Cheshire charity gig.

March 10, 2016
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival to mark 20th year

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival to mark 20th year

Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival marks its 20th year in the town this Easter – with a host of big names set to perform.

The festival takes place later this month, from Thursday March 24 to Monday March 28.

March 9, 2016
Hundreds of families enjoy first Reaseheath lambing weekend of 2016

Hundreds of families enjoy first Reaseheath lambing weekend of 2016

Hundreds of families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich for the first lambing weekend event of the year.

Spring has sprung in the college’s lambing sheds with the arrival of the first newborns of the season.

March 6, 2016