Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Library to stage “Glutch & Slugs” kids’ group

Nantwich Library to stage “Glutch & Slugs” kids’ group

Nantwich Library will be holding a special pre-school event named “Glutch & Slugs”. The local children’s activity group run by Beccy Freedman will take place on Tuesday March 5 at 10.30am.

February 28, 2013
Nantwich girl to perform with controversial band The Courtesans

Nantwich girl to perform with controversial band The Courtesans

A controversial all-girl rock band with a drummer from Nantwich are to play live this weekend in Crewe. The four-piece group The Courtesans have divided opinion with their provocative live performances and publicity material.

February 26, 2013
“Very Best in Stand Up” lines up top comedians for Nantwich show

“Very Best in Stand Up” lines up top comedians for Nantwich show

‘The Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with another top bill of acts featuring international talent on March 1. And one of the circuit’s best MCs Dan Nightingale is hosting the event.

February 21, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage half term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum to stage half term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum is staging school half term workshops to help keep the children entertained this week. The workshops are taking place at the Pillory Street venue this Wednesday February 20 and February 21.

February 19, 2013
Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival to stage free Easter Monday

Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival to stage free Easter Monday

Organisers of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival plan to make it more family friendly with free Easter Monday entertainment. Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists The Jive Aces will headline an afternoon of live music and activities on Family Fun and Music Day, April 1.

February 16, 2013
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