By Claire Faulkner I can’t remember the last time I went to a circus, and what few memories I do have include the ring-master with his top hat and being scared by the clown. So when The Moscow State Circus came to Crewe this week, I decided to go along and see how things had changed.
Can anyone really get away with murder? ‘Haunted’, a new play written by Ron Aldridge, examines the consequences of love, betrayal and untimely death, writes Claire Faulkner.
Four fabulous comedians entertained a packed Nantwich Civic Hall at the latest Very Best in Standup live show. Top acts from across the country and beyond gathered in Nantwich to deliver a class night of comedy.
Shavington Village Festival Committee chose Valentine’s Day to launch their 34th pantomime Little Red Riding Hood at Shavington High School, writes Sarah Egerton. Penned by Norman Robbins, the five-day performance saw wolf Lupus Rex return to pursue Little Red Riding Hood, thankfully protected by a Fairy who has warned off the evil wolf.
Theatre-goers were given a real treat when they watched the “The Merry Widow” at Crewe’s Lyceum, writes Claire Faulkner. I love the magic and illusion that a trip to the theatre brings, and I’ll be honest, opera wouldn’t normally be the first thing I would decide to go and see at the Lyceum.
The opening night of Nantwich Players’ latest production “The 39 Steps” lived up to its sell-out billing, writes Jonathan White. The classic spy adventure novel, written by John Buchan, has been adapted for stage by Patrick Barlow who based his play on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1935 film.
The latest “Very Best in Stand Up” brought some warm cheer to a freezing Nantwich. A host of top funnymen entertained a sell-out crowd at Nantwich Civic Hall, with the usual blend of hilarity, audience participation and outrage!
King’s Grove School presented ‘Evita’ at the Lyceum Theatre this week, writes Claire Faulkner. The opening numbers were amazing and the production continued to give the audience strong performances one after the other throughout the evening.
Residents with their friends and family were entertained at Richmond Village Nantwich by a traditional pantomine, writes Claire Faulkner. Directed by Fred Allman, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ was performed by staff and volunteers who gave up their free time to produce, direct and star in a brilliantly written and well presented show.
Panto season is well and truly in full swing at The Lyceum in Crewe, writes Claire Faulkner. ‘Snow White’ gives the audience everything that a well loved traditional pantomime has to offer.
People flocked into The Lyceum to support the Centenary Celebration Show in aid of the Christie Hospital, writes Claire Faulkner. Compere Stu Francis led the audience through a wonderful variety show of local talent at last night’s show (November 20).
Inspector Pratt returned to Crewe Lyceum on Tuesday for the opening night of ‘Death by Fatal Murder’, writes Claire Faulkner. The real joy of watching an Ian Dickens’ production lies in the skillful casting and comical performances of those on stage.
By Claire Faulkner
I’d been warned it would be a late night.
But when the King of Knotty Ash comes to town, what else can you do but dust off your tickle stick and join in the fun.
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