What’s On & Reviews

Hundreds enjoy 40th annual Universal Model Show in Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy 40th annual Universal Model Show in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Model-making enthusiasts and families from across the region gathered in Nantwich for the 40th annual Universal Model Show.

The show, hosted at Malbank School & Sixth Form College, was organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

March 2, 2025
Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is welcoming visitors back for two Lambing and Zoo Weekends, starting today (March 1)

The popular lambing experience takes place today and tomorrow (March 1-2) and again on March 8-9.

March 1, 2025
Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

A Photographic Exhibition featuring work by members of Nantwich Camera Club has opened at Nantwich Museum running until Saturday May 3.

It marks a return of the club to the museum with a popular exhibition of inspiring subjects.

March 1, 2025
REVIEW: Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons – Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons – Nantwich Players

“The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. But what if there was a limit?”

This is the question Nantwich Players pose in their latest production of Lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons by Sam Steiner.

March 1, 2025
Nantwich Players’ production to compete at Cheshire One Act Drama Festival

Nantwich Players’ production to compete at Cheshire One Act Drama Festival

Nantwich Players’ studio production of “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” will be heading to The Cheshire One Act Drama Festival on March 8 and 9.

It follows its run at Nantwich Players Theatre which launched tonight (Thursday February 27) to Sunday March 2.

February 27, 2025
Toe-tapping fun lined up at South Cheshire Ukulele Night

Toe-tapping fun lined up at South Cheshire Ukulele Night

By Jonathan White
Music lovers are in for a treat as the South Cheshire George Formby Society prepares to strike up the band for its next Ukulele Fun Night.

The event takes place this Friday February 28 at 7.30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, on Church Lane.

February 26, 2025
Nantwich Concert Band to perform Sixties special

Nantwich Concert Band to perform Sixties special

Nantwich Concert Band will be back in action next month with a special “Sounds of the Sixties” event.

The concert will take place at Nantwich Town’s football stadium on Sunday March 16.

February 25, 2025
Nantwich Bookshop launch for Kate’s second book

Nantwich Bookshop launch for Kate’s second book

A Wistaston mum marking 10 years at the helm of a charity supporting women and girls is set to launch her second book.

Kate Blakemore, founder of Motherwell Cheshire, will unveil ‘The Motherwell Journey – Championing Women, Changing Lives’ at Nantwich Bookshop on March 20.

February 24, 2025
‘Subliminal Homecoming’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Subliminal Homecoming’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new exhibition called ‘Subliminal Homecoming’ by local artist Marko Alabaster has opened in the Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition of paintings reflects on travels throughout the world and the importance of coming home

February 20, 2025
REVIEW: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime – Nantwich Players

REVIEW: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime – Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Directed by Chris Ridge, adapted by Simon Stevens from the book by Mark Haddon, Nantwich Players have brought to life The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.

The play tells the story of Christopher Boone, who after being wrongly accused, sets out to solve the mystery of who killed his neighbour’s dog.

February 16, 2025
Shavington Village Festival show “Rapunzel” to hit stage

Shavington Village Festival show “Rapunzel” to hit stage

By Jonathan White
Shavington Village Festival Committee’s 2025 pantomime Rapunzel is about to hit the stage.

The show, written by Tom Whalley, will mark the 45th anniversary of Shavington’s village pantomime tradition.

February 13, 2025
REVIEW: “Myra’s Story” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: “Myra’s Story” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
It’s not very often a theatre production has such an impact on me that it leaves me speechless, but Myra’s Story at The Lyceum on Tuesday night did just that.

Written by Brian Foster, Myra’s Story shares the life of a homeless alcoholic who begs for change from passing strangers on the streets of Dublin.

February 12, 2025
Dancing day away at sold-out Studio Nantwich events

Dancing day away at sold-out Studio Nantwich events

By Jonathan White.
Dayclubbing events in Nantwich are proving a massive hit with shows in March and April already sold out.

Studio Nantwich hosted its first-ever dayclubbing event on Saturday February 1st.

February 11, 2025