Arts & Entertainment

Top comedians head for latest Very Best in Standup in Nantwich

Top comedians head for latest Very Best in Standup in Nantwich

There are just a few tickets left to be snapped up for the latest Very Best in Standup night at Nantwich Civic Hall. This Friday’s show has once again drawn in top acts from across the UK, including Neil Fitzmaurice (pictured).

February 27, 2012
Author of “Unsurpassed” to appear at Nantwich Bookshop

Author of “Unsurpassed” to appear at Nantwich Bookshop

The author of a book telling the true story of one of the world’s greatest cyclists, will be in Nantwich this weekend. Godfrey Barlow will be signing copies of “Unsurpassed – The Story of Tommy Godwin, the World’s Greatest Distance Cyclist” at Nantwich Bookshop.

February 23, 2012
Nantwich Players Youth Section to stage “Blood Brothers” show

Nantwich Players Youth Section to stage “Blood Brothers” show

Nantwich Players Youth Section will present their production of Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” next month. The show, originally written as a school play in conjunction with Merseyside Young People’s Theatre, has gone on to be an international success as a musical.

February 23, 2012
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival receives funding boost

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival receives funding boost

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival is expanding with a family carnival theme on Easter Monday after securing more backers. Now its 16th year, the festival attracts thousands of music-lovers to the town from across the UK.

February 17, 2012
Nantwich Museum stages photography half-term fun for children

Nantwich Museum stages photography half-term fun for children

Nantwich Museum is staging some half-term fun for youngsters off school this week. The Pillory Street venue is to host photography workshops for children who can make collages, mosaics, use a pinhole camera, take part in a quiz and other activities.

February 13, 2012
Nantwich youth groups offered cash to stage arts events

Nantwich youth groups offered cash to stage arts events

Youth groups in Nantwich can cash in on a £2,000 pot from Cheshire East Council. The money is set aside to help youngsters create, promote and deliver their own events at an arts festival.

February 2, 2012
Nantwich Town land Steve Claridge on deadline day – for guest talk

Nantwich Town land Steve Claridge on deadline day – for guest talk

Nantwich Town have made a late signing on transfer deadline day – landing veteran Steve Claridge. But the TV pundit won’t be coming to play at the Weaver Stadium – he’s guest speaker at a special event in April.

February 1, 2012
Two new shows lined up for Crewe Lyceum in February

Two new shows lined up for Crewe Lyceum in February

One of the 1960s greatest musical icons Gerry Marsden will be performing at The Lyceum in Crewe next month. Gerry & the Pacemakers, who topped the UK and US charts for much of the 60s, will be in town on February 17 from 7.30pm.

January 31, 2012
Nantwich Players to stage extra show night after tickets sell out

Nantwich Players to stage extra show night after tickets sell out

Nantwich Players have added an extra night to their forthcoming production “The 39 Steps” because of a huge demand for tickets. The performance will now open on Thursday February 9 at their Love Lane theatre, a day earlier than originally planned.

January 29, 2012
‘Very Best in Stand Up’ set for Nantwich Civic Hall return

‘Very Best in Stand Up’ set for Nantwich Civic Hall return

The Very Best in Stand Up is back in Nantwich next week, with a host of top TV funnymen. Organisers have lined up four comedians all making their debuts at Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday February 3.

January 25, 2012
Tickets on sale for Nantwich Players show The 39 Steps

Tickets on sale for Nantwich Players show The 39 Steps

People queued around the corner to grab tickets for Nantwich Players’ forthcoming show The 39 Steps. The tickets went on sale at Nantwich Tourist Information Centre yesterday (January 23), and staff were inundated.

January 24, 2012
Redshift Radio to stage Nantwich Jazz Festival roadshow

Redshift Radio to stage Nantwich Jazz Festival roadshow

RedShift Radio has joined forces with organisers of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival to help promote this year’s event. The Crewe-based community station will be hosting a roadshow on the main stage in Nantwich town square on the Saturday and Monday. 

January 17, 2012
REVIEW: Richmond Village Panto stages “Wizard of Oz” panto

REVIEW: Richmond Village Panto stages “Wizard of Oz” panto

Residents with their friends and family were entertained at Richmond Village Nantwich by a traditional pantomine, writes Claire Faulkner. Directed by Fred Allman, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ was performed by staff and volunteers who gave up their free time to produce, direct and star in a brilliantly written and well presented show.

January 7, 2012