Arts & Entertainment

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
Oli Ng to perform concert in Nantwich for Autism Inclusive

Oli Ng to perform concert in Nantwich for Autism Inclusive

Local musician Oli Ng is to perform a concert at Nantwich Town FC in aid of Autism Inclusive.

The evening of live music takes place on Friday November 15 starting at 7pm.

September 15, 2024
Nantwich pub to welcome gin and cheese-lovers to charity event

Nantwich pub to welcome gin and cheese-lovers to charity event

A Nantwich pub is inviting gin and cheese lovers to savour a “Taste of Cheshire” as part of a special charity event.

The Black Lion, on Welsh Row, has teamed up with local suppliers to stage an evening offering Cheshire gins, cheeses and more to help boost funds for Nantwich Rotary Club and Nantwich Christie Support Group.

September 11, 2024
Queen and ABBA to feature at Candlelight Concert in Nantwich

Queen and ABBA to feature at Candlelight Concert in Nantwich

A special Candlelight Concert celebrating the music of Queen and ABBA is to take place in St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The church has teamed up with string quartet “Egerton Strings” to stage the concert planned for October 19.

September 5, 2024
Live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall in September

Live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall in September

Live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday September 6 with a top line up of acts to kick off a new season of The Very Best In Stand Up.

Barbara Nice will be compere for the opening night – known as the alter-ego of Stockport comedian Janice Connolly!

August 30, 2024
Nantwich Museum lines up Autumn activities

Nantwich Museum lines up Autumn activities

Nantwich Museum has had a hectic summer – and is now gearing up for new activities from September.

The venue has held workshops and run its summer exhibition ‘Our High Street’ which tells the story of Nantwich High Street over the years, which ends on 21st September.

August 29, 2024
Nantwich Concert Band to stage open rehearsals

Nantwich Concert Band to stage open rehearsals

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a series of open rehearsals in a bid to attract new members.

The rehearsal nights will take place on Wednesdays throughout September at Highfields Academy on Cumberland Avenue in Nantwich.

August 27, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival set for bumper crowds next week

Nantwich Food Festival set for bumper crowds next week

Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival are bracing themselves for bumper crowds when the event opens next week.

The three-day festival opens on Friday August 30 and runs until Sunday September 1.

August 21, 2024
Nantwich Players to stage auditions for December show

Nantwich Players to stage auditions for December show

Nantwich Players are to host auditions for the upcoming production of “The Flint Street Nativity” by Tim Firth.

Directed by Adam Goode, the festive comedy will be performed from December 6-14 at the Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

August 21, 2024
Nantwich bakery Chatwins backs Lyceum summer project

Nantwich bakery Chatwins backs Lyceum summer project

Nantwich bakery Chatwins has proven it’s the cream of the crop after showing support for Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Summer Youth Project.

The theatre is currently in the final throes of rehearsals for Bugsy Malone – its summer youth production.

August 16, 2024