Arts & Entertainment

Theatre production to raise funds for Nantwich charity

Theatre production to raise funds for Nantwich charity

A stage show by a South Cheshire theatre group will help raise funds for a Nantwich charity and other causes.

The show, called “Cheshire Cats”, marks the 50th anniversary year of Alsager Community Theatre.

March 20, 2023
Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

By Jonathan White
Retired Detective Superintendent Steve Wilkins will be in Nantwich in April talking about his book ‘The Pembrokeshire Murders’.

The book tells the full story Operation Ottawa and the painstaking investigation which resulted in the conviction of the serial killer, John William Cooper.

March 17, 2023
New “Rescued/Revived” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

New “Rescued/Revived” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new exhibition called “Rescued/Revived” by Textiles in the Park has opened at Nantwich Museum today (March 15).

The exhibition, which will run until Saturday 13 May, is described as “Clothing – Accessories – Decorative”.

March 15, 2023
The Studio to host Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival fund-raising concerts

The Studio to host Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival fund-raising concerts

By Jonathan White
The Studio nightclub is to host fundraising concerts as part of the Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival.

The Festival, between April 6-10, will feature more than 100 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

March 14, 2023
Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Panto stars Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnson will be returning to Crewe Lyceum next Christmas to star in the 2023 Panto, Cinderella.

Following a successful pantomime season last year, the Lyceum and pantomime producer Imagine Theatre have confirmed the stars for this year’s magical family treat.

March 14, 2023
Author to host book launch at Cafe de Paris in Nantwich

Author to host book launch at Cafe de Paris in Nantwich

A former Nantwich resident is returning to the town to unveil his new book.

Nigel Stewart will be at Cafe de Paris on Hospital Street for the launch of his novel, “Justinians Daughters”, on March 30.

March 11, 2023
Record Store Day returns to Nantwich at Applestump Records

Record Store Day returns to Nantwich at Applestump Records

Applestump Records on Barker Street in Nantwich is bringing Record Store Day to the town for a second year.

Now in its 16th year, Record Store Day celebrates the unique culture of the independent record shop.

March 7, 2023
International Women’s Day celebration hailed a huge success

International Women’s Day celebration hailed a huge success

International Women’s Day was celebrated in style with fashion, music and dance taking centre stage at an event organised by Motherwell Cheshire.

The women’s charity welcomed hundreds of people to Cheshire College, South & West where a day of entertainment included choirs, dance troupes and cheerleaders and a new *Women of the World* fashion parade celebrating the history of national costume.

March 6, 2023
Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum have launched five Spring talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

The first talk is on Thursday March 16 at 7pm, titled ‘Civil War coin hoards in Cheshire’ by Keith Lawrence.

March 4, 2023
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival gears up for 25th anniversary

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival gears up for 25th anniversary

Tickets are running out fast for the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival headline shows as organisers prepare for the 25th anniversary of the event.

The Easter weekend event, which attracts thousands of visitors to Nantwich, is taking place this year from April 6-10.

March 3, 2023
Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Rehearsals are in full swing for Nantwich Choral Society’s spring concert marking a milestone anniversary for the popular singing group.

It is 50 years since the Society formed as a local authority evening class and down the decades its concerts have been a highlight on the town’s social calendar.

March 2, 2023
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich

The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday March 3 with four more top acts from the UK comedy circuit.

The compere for the evening is Pete Otway, a multi-award nominated comedian, presenter and former dairy farmer.

February 22, 2023
“Doggy People” book to launch at Nantwich Bookshop event

“Doggy People” book to launch at Nantwich Bookshop event

Michael Worboys will present ‘Doggy People’, an account of how the Victorians made the modern dog, at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on Friday March 17.

Worboys is Emeritus Professor at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) at the University of Manchester.

February 22, 2023