Arts & Entertainment

Street fun will boost Nantwich visitors, town council hopes

Street fun will boost Nantwich visitors, town council hopes

Nantwich Town Counil is hoping to welcome visitors to the town with a programme of street entertainment this summer. Councillors and retailers hope the events will enhance the shopping experience in the town centre.

May 17, 2012
Hit stage play ‘Kiss Chase’ at Crewe Lyceum this month

Hit stage play ‘Kiss Chase’ at Crewe Lyceum this month

Some familiar faces will be on stage at Crewe Lyceum later this month when a highly-acclaimed new play comes to town. Kiss Chase, which opens on May 28, stars Stephen Beckett, Jenny Funnell, Marcus Hutton and Ben Roddy.

May 14, 2012
International author Anne O’Brien to visit Nantwich Library

International author Anne O’Brien to visit Nantwich Library

Nantwich Library will welcome international author Anne O’Brien at a special event next month. Anne will be meeting fans and readers of her historical novels at the library on Tuesday June 12, from 2pm.

May 9, 2012
The Cat launches Olympic writing competition in Nantwich

The Cat launches Olympic writing competition in Nantwich

Nantwich-based community radio The Cat is launching a writing competition to celebrate the forthcoming Olympics. The Olympic torch will be paraded through South Cheshire on May 31, and The Cat wants people to put pen to paper in a new competition.

May 9, 2012
Hull Truck’s UK-hit show “DNA” to play at Crewe Lyceum

Hull Truck’s UK-hit show “DNA” to play at Crewe Lyceum

The Hull Truck production of DNA comes to Crewe Lyceum later this month, starring Eastenders actor James Alexandrou. The compelling thriller by award-winning writer Dennis Kelly, has been directed and designed by Anthony Banks, of the National Theatre.

May 9, 2012
Nantwich Museum to stage Diamond Jubilee poetry competition

Nantwich Museum to stage Diamond Jubilee poetry competition

Nantwich Museum have announced two poetry competitions, one for adults and one for the children of Nantwich schools. The competitions are being run as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

May 7, 2012
Nantwich Museum scoops £19,000 lottery grant for summer events

Nantwich Museum scoops £19,000 lottery grant for summer events

Nantwich Museum has secured £19,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to stage an exhibition and events programme this summer. The volunteer-developed exhibition is called “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths”.

May 4, 2012
Grove Singers to stage Nantwich show for IRIS Centre

Grove Singers to stage Nantwich show for IRIS Centre

Grove Singers will be in Nantwich next month singing for charity. They will be entertaining crowds at The Crown Hotel, in the town square, in aid of the IRIS Vision Resource Centre.

May 2, 2012
Nantwich Players latest production tickets on sale

Nantwich Players latest production tickets on sale

Tickets for the latest Nantwich Players production “Salt of The Earth” have gone on sale. The show, written by John Godber and directed by Richard Sadler, will be shown at the Love Lane Players Theatre from May 18 to 26.

May 1, 2012
Nantwich gears up for Strictly Dance finale for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich gears up for Strictly Dance finale for St Luke’s Hospice

A ‘Strictly Learn to Dance’ finale in aid of St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire is set to take place in Nantwich Civic Hall in two weeks. Fourteen couples have been learning to dance for the last 13 weeks, including moves such as the waltz and the cha cha.

April 30, 2012
Joe Longthorne brings sell-out tour to Crewe Lyceum

Joe Longthorne brings sell-out tour to Crewe Lyceum

Joe Longthorne will be at Crewe’s Lyceum theatre next month as part of his sell-out UK tour. The singer (pictured) has been packing out venues like London Palladium and Royal Albert Hall for 40 years.

April 26, 2012
Review: ‘An Eligible Man’ at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre

Review: ‘An Eligible Man’ at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner Produced and directed by Ian Dickens, ‘An Eligible Man’ will surprise and please audiences at Crewe’s Lyceum this week. The charming comedy tells the story of Charles, a recent widower who finds himself trying to cope with life on his own.

April 25, 2012
Goldman Ensemble to perform at Nantwich Players Theatre

Goldman Ensemble to perform at Nantwich Players Theatre

A nationally-acclaimed musical comedy is in Nantwich for a one-off performance next weekend. Piano Recital (Piano Not Included) will be staged at the Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane on Saturday April 28, from 7.45pm.

April 23, 2012