Arts & Entertainment

Three new acts named for Nantwich Spooktacular event at Dorfold

Three new acts named for Nantwich Spooktacular event at Dorfold

Three new acts will be performing at the Nantwich Spooktacular event on October 29, organisers have revealed.

Juggler Jay Rollins, Wanda Witchway, and The Dinosaur Invasion are lining up as part of the entertainment at Dorfold Park in Nantwich.

October 17, 2022
“Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit” heads for Crewe Lyceum in December

“Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit” heads for Crewe Lyceum in December

Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit show will be performing a week of shows at Crewe Lyceum in December.

Crewe it the only North West date on the West End show’s UK tour and follows the hugely successful first Death Drop which performed in South Cheshire 12 months ago.

October 16, 2022
Multi-million record selling band Space perform at Nantwich festival

Multi-million record selling band Space perform at Nantwich festival

By Jonathan White
Multi-million record selling band ‘Space’ performed to a packed crowd during this week’s Words and Music Festival.

A host of top acts have been performing at various venues during the six-day festival with the final day today (Sunday October 16).

October 16, 2022
Nantwich Museum to launch series of Autumn talks

Nantwich Museum to launch series of Autumn talks

Nantwich Museum is launching a series of five Autumn talks to take place in the museum’s Millennium Gallery.

October 9, 2022
Nantwich outlets shortlisted for 2022 Food Festival awards

Nantwich outlets shortlisted for 2022 Food Festival awards

Popular Nantwich venues and businesses have been shortlisted for the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival awards.

The public vote closed last month and organisers have counted up and shortlisted venues into the top three for each category.

October 7, 2022
Nantwich Players to stage Alan Bennett’s “Habeas Corpus”

Nantwich Players to stage Alan Bennett’s “Habeas Corpus”

Nantwich Players are to present multi-award-winning playwright Alan Bennett’s Habeas Corpus in their next production this month.

This farcical comedy is a guaranteed good night out, and the Players will be staging shows across eight days between October 21-29.

October 1, 2022
“Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic for October show

“Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic for October show

“The Very Best In Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on October 7 with a line-up of some of the best, award-winning talent on the UK circuit.

Making his debut in Nantwich is Scottish funny man Ray Bradshaw.

September 30, 2022
Ghost-hunter Yvette Fielding launches new children’s book in Nantwich

Ghost-hunter Yvette Fielding launches new children’s book in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Yvette Fielding launched her new ghost story book – ‘The Ripper of Whitechapel’ – at a sold-out event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge staff member Kathryn Rush introduced Yvette and interviewed her about her new book which is the second in her The Ghost Hunter Chronicles series for readers aged 11 years and over.

September 30, 2022
‘Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct’ exhibition at Nantwich Museum

‘Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct’ exhibition at Nantwich Museum

‘Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct’ is an exhibition by creative recycling artist Val Hunt which has opened at Nantwich Museum and runs until December 10.

The artwork employs ingenuity, humour and skill to create a fascinating and inspiring selection of sculptural pieces which will appeal to visitors of all ages.

September 29, 2022
‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ 2022 held at Crewe Heritage Centre

‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ 2022 held at Crewe Heritage Centre

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military vehicle show took place at Crewe Heritage Centre.

The show featured military vehicle displays from World War 1 to modern day and also included militaria, trade stalls, model displays, Sniper Alley, vintage stalls and a tombola.

September 29, 2022
Nantwich Spooktacular returns to Dorfold Park for 2022

Nantwich Spooktacular returns to Dorfold Park for 2022

Dorfold Park in Nantwich will host the Halloween Spooktacular on October 29.

Organised by Blitz Fireworks, the 14th anniversary of the Spooktacular will feature a pyro-musical display along with entertainment such as funfair rides and fancy dress competitions for children and adults.

September 28, 2022
Nantwich Bookshop to host series of high profile talks in October

Nantwich Bookshop to host series of high profile talks in October

A series of high profile names will be at Nantwich Bookshop next month to take part in book signing events.

They include cricket legend Sir Geoff Boycott, top cyclist Dan Martin, Sky Sports commentator Geoff Shreeves and “Pembrokeshire Murders” former Chief Supt Steve Wilkins.

September 25, 2022
Words and Music Festival set for return to Nantwich

Words and Music Festival set for return to Nantwich

The 15th Words And Music Festival is returning to Nantwich bringing with it internationally acclaimed musicians, bands and poets.

The festival, which first launched in 2008, will run at various venues around the town from October 10 to 16.

September 23, 2022