Arts & Entertainment

‘Living Lines’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Living Lines’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Living Lines is a new exhibition at Nantwich Museum showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists through life drawing and figurative works.

The exhibition has been curated from pieces created by members of the Nantwich Life Drawing Group (NLDG).

April 3, 2025
Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to host two more big acts

Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to host two more big acts

More big acts are set to plat at The Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich as the town’s music scene goes from strength-to-strength.

One band is fresh from supporting the Libertines and another act is a New York City hip-hop star!

April 3, 2025
Spitfire - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo by Darren Harbar (1)

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to soar over Marbury Merry Days

By Jonathan White
The iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will pass over the 44th annual Marbury Merry Days country fair, organisers have confirmed.

This year’s fair takes place on May 10-11, the weekend which will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

April 2, 2025
Singer Meg Lee launches ‘Big Beautiful Cheshire Sessions’ tour

Singer Meg Lee launches ‘Big Beautiful Cheshire Sessions’ tour

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire singer Meg Lee has started her latest tour “Big Beautiful Cheshire Sessions”.

The tour includes dates in her home town Nantwich as well as Northwich, Alsager and Wilmslow.

March 29, 2025
Nantwich Players Studio presents “Eight” by Ella Hickson

Nantwich Players Studio presents “Eight” by Ella Hickson

Nantwich Players Studio is to stage their latest production called “Eight” – a compelling and thought-provoking drama by Ella Hickson.

The play brings together eight captivating monologues, each offering a glimpse into the lives of individuals navigating a world where everything seems acceptable.

March 26, 2025
Nantwich Concert Band entertain 60s music lovers

Nantwich Concert Band entertain 60s music lovers

By Jonathan White
Music lovers in Nantwich were treated to a nostalgic performance by Nantwich Concert Band who staged a spectacular “Sounds of the Sixties” concert.

The event, at Nantwich Town FC, pulled in an enthusiastic audience eager to relive the golden era of music.

March 24, 2025
theFUNKYchoir to stage “musical extravaganza” in Nantwich

theFUNKYchoir to stage “musical extravaganza” in Nantwich

theFUNKYchoir is spearheading a “musical extravaganza” event to be staged in Nantwich town centre on April 5.

The community choir, formed in 2012, performs throughout South Cheshire and at events like Nantwich Show, Nantwich Food Festival, Crewe Remembrance Service and fund-raising events.

March 21, 2025
Egerton Strings return for concert in St Mary’s Nantwich

Egerton Strings return for concert in St Mary’s Nantwich

Egerton Strings are back to perform another St Mary’s Nantwich candlelight concert.

They’ll be performing this Saturday March 22, called “Broadway in Concert”.

March 20, 2025
Folk rock veterans Lindisfarne to perform in Nantwich

Folk rock veterans Lindisfarne to perform in Nantwich

Folk rock legends Lindisfarne are to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall in May.

Famed for hits “Run For Home”, “Meet Me On The Corner” and “Lady Eleanor”, the Geordies under the steerage of co-founder Rod Clements are winning over audiences old and new.

March 19, 2025
Nantwich Players Youth Theatre presents “Our Town”

Nantwich Players Youth Theatre presents “Our Town”

Nantwich Players Youth Theatre are to present Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town”.

Set in the small town of Grover’s Corners, the production follows the lives of its residents as they navigate love, family, work, and loss.

March 18, 2025
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival full line-up unveiled

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival full line-up unveiled

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival returns in April with another stellar line-up of live acts and venues.

Full colour brochures are now available from the Crown Hotel and other official venues.

March 16, 2025
Local band Memory Lane bow out after six decades of music

Local band Memory Lane bow out after six decades of music

By Jonathan White
After more than 60 years and 10,000 performances, local duo Memory Lane will take to the stage one last time as part of the Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival.

Ray Nicholls, 77, and Dave Prince, 78, have been playing guitar and singing for most of their lives.

March 15, 2025
Another top night of Stand Up comedy heads to Nantwich

Another top night of Stand Up comedy heads to Nantwich

Another stellar line-up of stand up comedians is heading to Nantwich Civic Hall in April.

Promoters are promising a feast of entertainment as the popular shows continue to sell out.

March 14, 2025