Arts & Entertainment

Literary events coming to Nantwich Bookshop

Literary events coming to Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White
Book lovers in Nantwich can attend a number of author events at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge and Malbank School this spring.

On Friday April 25, former MI6 operative-turned-author Charles Beaumont will launch his second novel, A Spy at War.

April 19, 2025
German indie duo barn54 to perform in Nantwich

German indie duo barn54 to perform in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
German acoustic indie duo barn54 are to perform in Nantwich as part of their 2025 The Shades Tour.

The band – Simon and Sina – will play at The White Horse (5pm) and The Wilbraham Arms (8pm) tomorrow (April 19).

April 18, 2025
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival starts with a bang

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival starts with a bang

The streets of Nantwich came alive as the 27th annual Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival launched in style with an opening performance at Studio Nantwich’s The Bank Stage

April 18, 2025
Nantwich Players’ “cunning plan” to stage Blackadder Goes Forth!

Nantwich Players’ “cunning plan” to stage Blackadder Goes Forth!

Nantwich Players have their own cunning plan next month when they stage “Blackadder Goes Forth”.

The production is an adaptation for stage from the legendary BBC television series written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton.

April 15, 2025
Top acts line up for Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Top acts line up for Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

A host of top acts are fine-tuning as they prepare to perform at the eagerly-awaited Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival.

Tickets are selling well ahead of the festival which runs from Thursday April 17 through to Easter Monday April 21.

April 12, 2025
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Children of No 1, Wood Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, taken on 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day

Nantwich Museum to turn clock back for VE Day anniversary

Nantwich Museum is turning back the clock to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Everyone is welcome to attend a drop in event at the museum celebrating Victory in Europe Day on May 8 when there will be themed refreshments in the Millennium Gallery from 10am and 4pm.

April 9, 2025
Crewe Lyceum unveil Christmas Panto cast for 2025-26

Crewe Lyceum unveil Christmas Panto cast for 2025-26

Crewe Lyceum is set to knock your stalks off after lining up the return of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston for this year’s GIANT Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

The pair will be back to bring all the panto mayhem and madness to the stage, with Malcolm starring as Dame Trott and Ste, as her son Simon.

April 4, 2025
‘Living Lines’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Living Lines’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Living Lines is a new exhibition at Nantwich Museum showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists through life drawing and figurative works.

The exhibition has been curated from pieces created by members of the Nantwich Life Drawing Group (NLDG).

April 3, 2025
Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to host two more big acts

Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to host two more big acts

More big acts are set to plat at The Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich as the town’s music scene goes from strength-to-strength.

One band is fresh from supporting the Libertines and another act is a New York City hip-hop star!

April 3, 2025
Spitfire - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo by Darren Harbar (1)

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to soar over Marbury Merry Days

By Jonathan White
The iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will pass over the 44th annual Marbury Merry Days country fair, organisers have confirmed.

This year’s fair takes place on May 10-11, the weekend which will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

April 2, 2025
Singer Meg Lee launches ‘Big Beautiful Cheshire Sessions’ tour

Singer Meg Lee launches ‘Big Beautiful Cheshire Sessions’ tour

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire singer Meg Lee has started her latest tour “Big Beautiful Cheshire Sessions”.

The tour includes dates in her home town Nantwich as well as Northwich, Alsager and Wilmslow.

March 29, 2025
Nantwich Players Studio presents “Eight” by Ella Hickson

Nantwich Players Studio presents “Eight” by Ella Hickson

Nantwich Players Studio is to stage their latest production called “Eight” – a compelling and thought-provoking drama by Ella Hickson.

The play brings together eight captivating monologues, each offering a glimpse into the lives of individuals navigating a world where everything seems acceptable.

March 26, 2025
Nantwich Concert Band entertain 60s music lovers

Nantwich Concert Band entertain 60s music lovers

By Jonathan White
Music lovers in Nantwich were treated to a nostalgic performance by Nantwich Concert Band who staged a spectacular “Sounds of the Sixties” concert.

The event, at Nantwich Town FC, pulled in an enthusiastic audience eager to relive the golden era of music.

March 24, 2025