Arts & Entertainment

Ex BBC psychic to stage Nantwich Civic Hall show

Ex BBC psychic to stage Nantwich Civic Hall show

The BBC’s former psychic medium is staging a live show in Nantwich later this month. Mike King has travelled around the world in his work as a psychic and is now staging a series of shows in Cheshire.

February 12, 2013
Tickets now on sale for Shavington Village annual pantomime

Tickets now on sale for Shavington Village annual pantomime

Shavington Village Festival Committee are staging their annual pantomime at the village high school later this month. This year’s production is Sleeping Beauty, and will be performed at Shavington High School between February 19 and 23.

February 6, 2013
MAD Academy workshops staged at Regents Park, Nantwich

MAD Academy workshops staged at Regents Park, Nantwich

Lively youngsters can enjoy a new music and dance club in Nantwich. The MAD Academy is staging fun sessions at the Funky Monkey Cafe on Regents Park, off London Road, on Friday mornings.

February 4, 2013
Nantwich Library plans new chess club and “old photos” event

Nantwich Library plans new chess club and “old photos” event

Nantwich Library is launching two new projects next month. The venue plans to run a “Looking after Your Old Photographs” event, and start a new chess club for youngsters.

January 29, 2013
Nantwich Jazz Festival lures Courtney Pine for Gregory’s relaunch gig

Nantwich Jazz Festival lures Courtney Pine for Gregory’s relaunch gig

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival will help to relaunch one of the town’s most iconic venues. And festival organisers have secured UK jazz pioneer Courtney Pine to headline the special Gregory’s relaunch concert on March 28.

January 24, 2013
Nantwich Choral Society scoops £8,000 Arts Council grant

Nantwich Choral Society scoops £8,000 Arts Council grant

Nantwich Choral Society is singing for joy after scooping an £8,000 Arts Council grant. It will help the group, which includes more than 100 members from across Cheshire, stage its most ambitious production to date – J S Bach’s St Matthew Passion.

January 22, 2013
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for 2013 season

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for 2013 season

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall next week with another top bill of acts kicking off a new season. And compere and host for the opening show of the year on February 1 show is Jonathon Mayor – one of the UK’s most memorable MCs.

January 21, 2013
Ghost-hunters appeal to Nantwich readers for TV paranormal show

Ghost-hunters appeal to Nantwich readers for TV paranormal show

A team of ghost-hunters are coming to Cheshire for a TV show – and are looking for Nantwich residents to join them. The 3rd Eye Paranormal Investigation Team wants two people from the area to take part in a documentary about the paranormal to be shown on TV.

January 18, 2013
Nantwich Camera Club’s 2013 exhibition launches at town museum

Nantwich Camera Club’s 2013 exhibition launches at town museum

The Nantwich Camera Club‘s Photographic Exhibition 2013 has launched at the town’s museum – and is proving a big hit. The display features 100 prints and projected image work by club members at the Pillory Street venue’s Millennium Gallery.

January 16, 2013
Joe Loss Orchestra to play at Nantwich Mayor’s charity dance

Joe Loss Orchestra to play at Nantwich Mayor’s charity dance

The Joe Loss Orchestra will be performing at the Nantwich Town Council Mayor’s Charity Dance in March. The band with its talented presenter Todd Miller makes a return to the Nantwich Civic Hall for the event on March 15.

January 14, 2013
College offers rooms during Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

College offers rooms during Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival is expected to inject more than £1 million into the town’s economy. And organisers have now agreed a deal with Reaseheath College to offer rooms for festival goers to stay for longer.

January 10, 2013
St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice “Strictly Learn to Dance” places remaining

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice “Strictly Learn to Dance” places remaining

There’s still time to shimmy into the spotlight for this year’s “Strictly Learn to Dance 2013” event in Cheshire. And organisers are keen to sign up men for the event which last year raised £20,000 for St Luke’s Hospice.

January 9, 2013
Nantwich Richmond Village panto goes ahead despite staff illness

Nantwich Richmond Village panto goes ahead despite staff illness

Staff at Richmond Village Nantwich are battling back from Christmas illness to stage their belated panto. Alice in Wonderland will be the fifth pantomime staged at the residential care complex off London Road.

January 7, 2013