Arts & Entertainment

Oxley's window coronation display

Nantwich town centre gets dressed up for King’s Coronation weekend

Nantwich businesses and St Mary’s Church are getting ready for the King’s Coronation weekend.

Independent stores in the town centre have been dressing up their windows with Coronation-themed displays.

April 29, 2023
Lindisfarne to play at Nantwich Roots Festival

Lindisfarne to play at Nantwich Roots Festival

Folk rock legends Lindisfarne will continue their 2023 UK tour with a performance at Nantwich Roots Festival in the Civic Hall next month.

The band, who’s album ‘Fog on The Tyne’ gave them their breakthrough in the UK, will play in Nantwich on May 19.

April 26, 2023
Crewe Concert Band to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

Crewe Concert Band to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

Crewe Concert Band is to perform a charity show live at Nantwich Civic Hall next Sunday April 30.

The show is part of the Concert Band’s 40th anniversary celebrations, with special guests Crewe Brass.

April 22, 2023
Best-selling author to visit Nantwich with latest book

Best-selling author to visit Nantwich with latest book

Bestselling author Mike Parker will present his latest book – ‘All the Wide Border’ – at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge next week.

Mike will be at the High Street venue next Monday April 24, from 6.30pm.

April 18, 2023
Rock Of Ages production to play Crewe Lyceum in May

Rock Of Ages production to play Crewe Lyceum in May

The hit show Rock Of Ages featuring Kevin Kennedy as “Dennis Dupree” comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre from May 9-13.

Kennedy is best known for his portrayal of Curly Watts in Coronation Street.

April 13, 2023
Packed venues enjoy bumper Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Packed venues enjoy bumper Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Packed venues across Nantwich enjoyed a bumper Jazz & Blues Festival over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, which police say passed “largely peacefully”.

The festival featured more than 100 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

April 11, 2023
Dance Anthems DJ star makes triumphant return to Nantwich

Dance Anthems DJ star makes triumphant return to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Legendary radio and club DJ Dave Pearce made a triumphant return to The Studio Nightclub in Nantwich with his ‘Dance Anthems’ gig.

Dave is an international DJ & producer who is respected throughout the industry.

April 7, 2023
Series of Cheshire Virtuosi concerts set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Series of Cheshire Virtuosi concerts set for Nantwich Civic Hall

A series of five Cheshire Virtuosi (RNCM professors and alumni) concerts kicks off in Nantwich Civic Hall later this month.

The series of five chamber music concerts, which will raise funds for families of Ukraine war, will feature professional wind and string players.

April 7, 2023
Nantwich Library to stage “meet the author” with Erica James

Nantwich Library to stage “meet the author” with Erica James

Renowned writer Erica James will be appearing at Nantwich Library at their latest “meet the author” event.

The bestselling author will be at the library on Beam Street on Thursday 27th April.

April 3, 2023
Spring return for rural touring theatre in Cheshire East

Spring return for rural touring theatre in Cheshire East

The Cheshire Rural Touring Arts season is underway in spring with the touring theatre set to perform in villages across the county.

There will be high-quality performances in communities including Audlem, Plumley and Macclesfield over the spring season.

March 30, 2023
2-Tone legend Dr Neville Staple to play at Nantwich Civic Hall

2-Tone legend Dr Neville Staple to play at Nantwich Civic Hall

Dr Neville Staple, legendary front man of The Specials, Fun Boy Three and Special Beat, is bringing his band to play live at Nantwich Civic Hall in May.

Also known as The Original Rude Boy, he is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice.

March 27, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival books Celebrity Chefs for 2023 event

Nantwich Food Festival books Celebrity Chefs for 2023 event

Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival have booked celebrity chefs ready for the 2023 event in September.

And these will include Simon Rimmer, co host of Sunday Brunch show on TV among other shows.

March 26, 2023
Nantwich band Unit 17 makes debut performance in Crewe

Nantwich band Unit 17 makes debut performance in Crewe

A young Nantwich band which includes students from Brine Leas School is making its live paid debut tonight in Crewe.

Unit 17 comprises five teenage friends who cover Rock and Indie songs as well as their own material.

March 25, 2023