Crewe Lyceum to stage Alan Bennett’s classic The History Boys
Alan Bennett’s comic masterpiece The History Boys is to be staged at Crewe Lyceum next week.
The production – recently voted “the nation’s favourite play” – will run from May 5 to 9.
Arts & Entertainment
Review: The Sound of Music, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society
By Claire Faulkner
The Lyceum in Crewe was alive with ‘The Sound of Music’ as Crewe Amateur Musicals Society presented the opening night of their latest production.
If you’re a fan of the classic story of the Von Trapp family, then you’ll really enjoy this show.
Gardening guru Bob Flowerdew to give Nantwich talk
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is to stage an evening with Bob Flowerdew in Nantwich next month.
Bob Flowerdew is well known to listeners of Gardeners’ Question Time and followers of Gardeners’ World.
New Nantwich art gallery to exhibit local artists
An art gallery in Nantwich is preparing to show a two-week exhibition of works by local artists Amanda Challoner.
The exhibition at Love Art Gallery on Pillory Street will run from May 9 to 23.
Live comedy back with a bang at Nantwich Civic Hall
Live comedy with “The Very Best In Stand Up” returns to Nantwich next week – and marks five years of the show at the Civic Hall.
Big names with hilarious acts have graced the staged in that time – and the May 1 show promises to be no different.
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power organisers launch contest
The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power event near Nantwich is inviting visitors from previous years to share their best CPOP shots.
Organisers of the June event, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors, say the best snaps will have the chance to win tickets, VIP parking and a helicopter ride.
The Sound of Music to be staged by Crewe Amateur Musical Society
By Claire Faulkner
The film version of ‘The Sound of Music’ celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
And to celebrate, Crewe Amateur Musical Society is getting ready to bring the well-loved show to the Lyceum Theatre.
Richard III archaeologist to give Nantwich Museum talk
Nantwich Museum is to host a King Richard III talk by one of the team who studied his skeleton unearthed in Leicester.
Bob Savage, weapons expert for University of Leicester “Search for Richard III” archaeological team, will give a talk called Killed the Boar, Shaved his Head, the Violent Death of King Richard III.
‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ 50s and 60s show at Civic Hall
Nantwich Civic Hall will be stepping back in time to the golden era of the 1950s and 1960s.
A special “Shake, Rattle and Roll” musical event will bring the sounds of the two decades to life on May 9.
English Civil War Project launched by Nantwich Museum
A new project at Nantwich Museum aims to help visitors further their knowledge of life in the town during the English Civil War.
The Nantwich Museum English Civil War Project will study the effect of war leading to the battle for the town in 1644.
Lee Nelson talks music, politics and growing up ahead of Crewe Lyceum show
By Sara Royle
Simon Brodkin is a trained doctor, husband, and father. Hardly the makings of a controversial stand-up comedian, you might think.
So we went along to find out more ahead of his Crewe Lyceum show as on-stage alter ego Lee Nelson.
Picture special: Nantwich Jazz Festival on Easter Saturday
Thousands of people welcomed the sun to Nantwich as the town’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival entered its third day.
Venues across the town hosted live music of all genres – and the “Saturday on the Square” was packed full of entertainment.
19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival kicks off with a bang
By Jonathan White
The 19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival has kicked off with a rip-roaring first night.
Organisers expect up to 40,000 people to attend the festival over its five-day period (April 2-6) with more than 100 performances at 16 venues in Nantwich.
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