Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Museum to stage “A Spectacle of Sport” talks

Nantwich Museum to stage “A Spectacle of Sport” talks

Nantwich Museum have launched a series of August Sports talks.

They have been put together to accompany the venue’s summer “A Spectacle of Sport” exhibition which launches on July 21.

July 18, 2022
Chefs, exhibitors and entertainers ready for September’s Nantwich Food Festival

Chefs, exhibitors and entertainers ready for September’s Nantwich Food Festival

Local food exhibitors and chefs are lining up to take part in the Nantwich Food Festival in September, organisers say.

Food producers keen to be involved include Hannah from Sweet Peas in Nantwich, Sophie from award-winning vegan Vork Pies, Cheshire Pie Company from Sandbach, and chocolatier Paul and Gaynor of Sticky Chocolate Ltd.

July 11, 2022
Masterchef 2022 celebrity to appear at Dorfold Food Festival

Masterchef 2022 celebrity to appear at Dorfold Food Festival

The region’s top chefs, including this year’s BBC MasterChef winner Eddie Scott, will take to the stage at a new Nantwich festival.

Final preparations are being made for the first Dorfold Food and Drink Festival taking place July 23-24, in the parkland off Chester Road.

July 8, 2022
Nantwich Museum to stage LGBT History of Cheshire talk

Nantwich Museum to stage LGBT History of Cheshire talk

A “Pride in the Provinces: an LGBT History of Cheshire” talk will take place at Nantwich Museum on Saturday July 16.

The talk coincides with the planned Nantwich Pride event on the same day.

July 6, 2022
Nantwich Players stage world premiere of classic French play

Nantwich Players stage world premiere of classic French play

Nantwich Players are to host the world premiere of the English translation of Didier Caron’s classic French play, “Kiss Me Stupid”.

Translated and directed by Charlie Gobbett, the comedy makes the perfect ending to another successful season at the Nantwich Players Theatre.

July 4, 2022
Crewe Lyceum unveils all star cast for 2022 panto season

Crewe Lyceum unveils all star cast for 2022 panto season

Crewe Lyceum and pantomime producers Imagine Theatre have unveiled a star-studded line up for the panto season later this year.

It includes TV personality Louie Spence and Coronation Street favourite Jamie Kenna, as well as Channel 5 Milkshake! presenter Kiera-Nicole.

July 4, 2022
Nantwich Nanocon goes ahead as free event, say organisers

Nantwich Nanocon goes ahead as free event, say organisers

Organisers of the “Nanocon” Nantwich Comic Con event say it will now be free entry.

Some plans for a large event tomorrow (July 2) have had to be changed due to “unforseen circumstances”, says organiser Steve Howard.

July 1, 2022
World Worm Charming Championship wiggles back after pandemic

World Worm Charming Championship wiggles back after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The 42nd “World Worm Charming Championships” made a welcome return to Willaston as hundreds competed for the prized trophies for the first time in three years.

And there was an emotional return for one father and son team who attended the very first Worm Charming event 42 years ago!

June 26, 2022
World Worm Charming Championships return to Willaston this weekend

World Worm Charming Championships return to Willaston this weekend

The crazy world of worm charming returns to Willaston this Saturday when it hosts the World Championships, writes Jonathan White

The Willaston World Worm Charming Championship takes place on June 25 from 1pm-4pm.

June 21, 2022
Nantwich Concert Band joins school choir for Civic Hall performance

Nantwich Concert Band joins school choir for Civic Hall performance

Nantwich Concert Band will be joining up with Stapeley Broad Lane School Choir to stage a rousing performance next month.

They will perform a concert at Nantwich Civic Hall on Sunday July 10 from 7pm.

June 17, 2022
Roving Canal Traders to stage floating market in Nantwich

Roving Canal Traders to stage floating market in Nantwich

The Roving Canal Traders Association are to stage a floating market in Nantwich.

The event will be on the Shropshire Union Canal at the Nantwich Embankment on July 2 and 3.

June 16, 2022
The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers will be giving a concert ‘Folksongs and Fancies – Joyful and whimsical songs for summer’ with pianist John Gough.

The concert is part of the Summer Lunchtime Concerts series at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

June 13, 2022
Author Eleanor Dixon to talk about new book “Ballet School Rumours”

Author Eleanor Dixon to talk about new book “Ballet School Rumours”

By Jonathan White
Author Eleanor Dixon will talk about her new book “Ballet School Rumours” when she visits Nantwich Bookshop and Coffee Lounge on June 17.

Eleanor used to be a ballerina and taught in her own ballet school in Greece.

June 13, 2022