Arts & Entertainment

Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

More productions have been added to the new spring season at Crewe Lyceum Theatre. These include stand-up from Jon Richardson, a comedy musical with Lesley Joseph, and children’s entertainment by The Sooty Show and Bananas in Pyjamas.

January 13, 2014
“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

This month’s Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment is set to be the largest celebration yet, say organisers. The event, scheduled for Saturday January 25, includes the biggest programme of events than any other year.

January 6, 2014
Nantwich Museum unveils Redshift Radio partnership

Nantwich Museum unveils Redshift Radio partnership

Nantwich Museum has teamed up with community radio station Redshift to boost the venue’s profile. The Pillory Street museum will regularly feature on the internet radio station and its website as part of the partnership.

January 6, 2014
Nantwich Town Council plans “60s Mania” after 80s party success

Nantwich Town Council plans “60s Mania” after 80s party success

Nantwich Town Council is planning another Civic Hall party after hailing its first 80s night a huge success. The council teamed up with Warble Entertainment  to stage The 80’s Party Night, and the event was a sell-out.

December 20, 2013
Nantwich Museum stages family festive events

Nantwich Museum stages family festive events

Nantwich Museum is staging two festive events as the Christmas holidays begin. There is a Children’s Workshop tomorrow (December 20) where youngsters can enjoy Christmas craft and quizzes.

December 19, 2013
Nantwich Museum to exhibit Frank Wilson Mississippi paddleboat

Nantwich Museum to exhibit Frank Wilson Mississippi paddleboat

Visitors to Nantwich Museum have a chance to view an intricate model of a Mississippi Steam Paddleboat constructed by Frank Wilson. This is the latest of Frank’s models to be exhibited at the museum and is a copy of Matthew V Spress a sternwheeler.

December 6, 2013
Nantwich actor George Knapper helps Peter Pan panto sales

Nantwich actor George Knapper helps Peter Pan panto sales

Young Nantwich actor George Knapper has been helping Peter Pan panto tickets fly out of the box office! George stars as Peter Pan alongside Ceris Hine as Tinkerbell in the panto at Crewe Lyceum from December 14.

December 6, 2013
Young Nantwich playwright stunned by success of charity-inspired show

Young Nantwich playwright stunned by success of charity-inspired show

A talented Nantwich teenager has been invited to stage a poignant show she wrote after being inspired by St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Emma Rogerson, 15, of Delamere Road, Nantwich, has been taken aback by the huge success of her play We Were There.

December 4, 2013
Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Young Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard has scooped top national honours once again with his dance partner Chloe. The pair, who wowed huge TV audiences on Britain’s Got Talent, have been crowned both Youth Ballroom and Latin Champions 2013.

December 4, 2013
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square to celebrate the Christmas Lights switch-on. TV vet Steve Leonard switched on the lights and families gathered together to watch a Blitz fireworks show.

December 1, 2013
Christmas Lights switch-on creates a big bang in Crewe

Christmas Lights switch-on creates a big bang in Crewe

The Crewe Christmas lights switch-on took place on the town square in front of hundreds of excited families. There was entertainment from Shavington-based jazz musician Tom Seals and Katy Perry tribute K T Perry.

November 29, 2013
Tudor brooch found by metal detector offered to Nantwich Museum

Tudor brooch found by metal detector offered to Nantwich Museum

A Tudor cast silver-gilt dress hook has been offered to Nantwich Museum. The item was found by a metal detector fan at Baddiley, just a few miles from Nantwich.

November 27, 2013
Redshift Radio and Lyceum Theatre to stage Christmas gift fair

Redshift Radio and Lyceum Theatre to stage Christmas gift fair

South Cheshire community station RedShift Radio is teaming up with the Crewe Lyceum Theatre to host a festive Christmas Gift Fair. The event at the theatre will take place on Saturday November 30 from 10am-3pm.

November 27, 2013