Arts & Entertainment

South Cheshire George Formby Society marks 30th anniversary

South Cheshire George Formby Society marks 30th anniversary

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire George Formby Society has marked its 30th anniversary.

The group performed a lively ukulele concert at Wistaston Memorial Hall as part of their celebrations.

October 10, 2024
Nantwich Words & Music Festival hits the notes next week

Nantwich Words & Music Festival hits the notes next week

Nantwich’s popular Words & Music Festival returns next week with a bumper line-up of live performers at town venues.

And this year’s eclectic headliners include Julia Fordham, Afro Celt Sound System and Bernard Butler!

October 9, 2024
Nantwich Players Studio to present latest two-hander play

Nantwich Players Studio to present latest two-hander play

Nantwich Players Studio is to present their next two-hander play “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons”.

The captivating and thought-provoking play is by Sam Steiner, directed by Bethany Gail.

October 7, 2024
“Step into Christmas” event heads for Crewe Lyceum

“Step into Christmas” event heads for Crewe Lyceum

It’s almost time to “Step Into Christmas” with a festive show that stops off in South Cheshire on its 35 venue tour next month.

The show, which features music from all the favourite Christmas songs, comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday November 12.

October 6, 2024
Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to stage Mind fundraiser

Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to stage Mind fundraiser

A fundraising night of experimental post punk will take place at The Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich.

The event, which aims to raise money for Mid Cheshire Mind, will take place at the venue on Welsh Row on October 26.

October 4, 2024
Cheshire Life 90th anniversary exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Cheshire Life 90th anniversary exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is staging an exhibition to mark the 90th anniversary of Cheshire Life magazine.

It is the longest-running and most commercially successful regional magazine in the UK.

October 3, 2024
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Nantwich Players

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Nantwich Players

Dare you step into the dark world of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?

Nantwich Players is staging its own adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher.

October 2, 2024
Author Kate Mosse returns for Nantwich Bookshop talk

Author Kate Mosse returns for Nantwich Bookshop talk

By Jonathan White
International best-selling author Kate Mosse will return to Nantwich next month for the launch of her new novel “The Map of Bones”.

The event, organised by Nantwich Bookshop, will take place at Malbank School on Tuesday November 5. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.

October 1, 2024
New Christmas Calligraphy workshops launched in Stapeley

New Christmas Calligraphy workshops launched in Stapeley

A Stapeley artist is to stage special Christmas Calligraphy workshops as part of her INKspire business.

Sarah Bloor hopes the workshops will offer people something different to try in the lead up to the festive season.

September 28, 2024
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich next week

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich next week

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy is back at Nantwich Civic Hall next week.

The new season blasted off in fine style in September with a fantastic sold out show.

September 27, 2024
‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation’ exhibition opens at museum

‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation’ exhibition opens at museum

A “Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation” exhibition by local Ten Plus Textiles group has opened at Nantwich Museum and is due to run until Saturday November 30.

Eye-catching works of textile art include fine hand and machine embroidery, patchwork, quilting, beadwork, weaving, collage and mixed media.

September 26, 2024
Young performers invited to Crewe Lyceum panto auditions

Young performers invited to Crewe Lyceum panto auditions

Crewe Lyceum is to stage auditions for young performers who could land a role on stage alongside pantomime stars this Christmas.

The Lyceum is preparing to bring “Beauty and the Beast” to South Cheshire this festive season.

September 24, 2024
Acton AOS to stage “Legally Blonde” at Crewe Lyceum

Acton AOS to stage “Legally Blonde” at Crewe Lyceum

By Jonathan White
Local drama group Acton AOS are to stage the iconic rom-com “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

Rehearsals are in full swing where cast members are working to capture the charm, humour, and heart of the musical.

September 17, 2024