Arts & Entertainment

Cheshire East in talks with four parties over Lyceum Theatre future

Cheshire East in talks with four parties over Lyceum Theatre future

Four bidders have come forward to help secure the future of Crewe’s historic Lyceum Theatre. Cheshire East Council invited parties to express an interest in partnering the future management of the facility.

April 3, 2012
The Drifters to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

The Drifters to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

Fans of The Drifters are in for a treat when the  group performs at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre as part of its UK tour. The group, which has been performing for almost 60 years, will be in town on April 21.

April 2, 2012
Tickets selling fast for latest Very Best in Stand Up in Nantwich

Tickets selling fast for latest Very Best in Stand Up in Nantwich

Tickets are going fast as comedy fans look forward to the next Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall. Four top acts showcasing the best of the circuit will perform live on April 13.

March 28, 2012
Dorothy Bradford exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Dorothy Bradford exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

The “Paintings and drawings of Dorothy Bradford” exhibition opens in Nantwich Museum’s Millennium Gallery this Saturday March 24. The display, on until May 26, is a welcome return of the acclaimed art of the late Dorothy Bradford.

March 23, 2012
Review: Moscow State Circus at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Moscow State Circus at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner I  can’t remember the last time I went to a circus, and what few memories I do have include the ring-master with his top hat and being scared by the clown. So when The Moscow State Circus came to Crewe this week, I decided to go along and see how things had changed.

March 14, 2012
The Kipling Singers in Concert to be staged in Wistaston

The Kipling Singers in Concert to be staged in Wistaston

Wistaston Community Council’s ‘The Kipling Singers in Concert’ takes place this Friday March 16. The event starts at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall, on Church Lane, Wistaston.

March 13, 2012
Nantwich Mayor’s Charity Dance tribute to late wife

Nantwich Mayor’s Charity Dance tribute to late wife

A charity night in honour of the Mayor of Nantwich’s late wife is to be held in the town’s Civic Hall this month. Mayor Cllr Arthur Moran wants the evening to help pay tribute to his wife Margaret who died in January after a short battle with cancer.

March 1, 2012
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