Arts & Entertainment

Rocky Horror Show at Crewe Lyceum in July

Rocky Horror Show at Crewe Lyceum in July

The 50th anniversary of the legendary smash hit musical The Rocky Horror Show arrives in South Cheshire next month.

As part of an extended tour through 2023 to sell-out crowds, it will be at Crewe Lyceum July 10-15.

June 12, 2023
“People and Places” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“People and Places” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“People and Places,” an exhibition by local artist Damien Sheeky has opened in the newly refurbished Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition is due to run until Saturday 15 July.

June 10, 2023
Armed Forces Day weekend set for Queens Park in Crewe

Armed Forces Day weekend set for Queens Park in Crewe

Cheshire East Council is supporting the armed forces community at a two-day event at Queens Park in Crewe on June 24-25.

The weekend will feature memorabilia, military vehicle and Army displays, recruitment support, a fun fair and refreshments and food stalls.

June 8, 2023
Author Kate Mosse to give talk in Nantwich

Author Kate Mosse to give talk in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Author Kate Mosse will be in Nantwich on Thursday July 20 to talk about her previous novels, her life and latest work ‘The Ghost Ship’.

Mosse is an award-winning novelist, playwright, essayist and non-fiction writer.

June 7, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage live music fundraising event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage live music fundraising event

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are to host a live music event on Saturday June 17.

The “Party on the Pitches”, which marks the club’s centenary year, will feature five live bands including ones that played at the Nantwich Jazz and Blues festival.

June 3, 2023
Two Nantwich youngsters star in Matilda production in Stoke

Two Nantwich youngsters star in Matilda production in Stoke

Two Nantwich youngsters are playing starring roles in the Stage Productions show “Matilda – the Musical”.

Friends Eloise Tripp and Bella McKinney (pictured) are among the cast in the show which is performing at The Rep Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent up until Saturday June 3.

May 31, 2023
New music festival to boost funds for South Cheshire charities

New music festival to boost funds for South Cheshire charities

Plans have been unveiled for a major new festival near Nantwich featuring music and family activities against one of Cheshire’s most scenic backdrops.

Hitchfest, taking place this summer in the grounds of The Bickerton Poacher, will have a line-up of popular bands and top class tribute acts as well as many attractions for young families.

May 30, 2023
Jazz duo Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer to play live in Shavington

Jazz duo Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer to play live in Shavington

Renowned jazz duo Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer are heading to Shavington for a live gig as part of a UK tour.

The saxophone and piano duo, from Scotland, will be performing at Shavington Village Hall on Main Road on Saturday June 17.

May 27, 2023
The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich on Friday June 2 for the final show of the current season.

And the organisers have lined up a top line-up before the event takes a break until September.

May 24, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage 40th anniversary show

Nantwich Concert Band to stage 40th anniversary show

Nantwich Concert Band are to stage a 40th anniversary concert on Sunday June 25.

The event will be at Nantwich Civic Hall from 7pm, and will also feature Nantwich Young Voices.

May 24, 2023
“Nantwich and Beyond” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Nantwich and Beyond” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Nantwich and Beyond” an exhibition by A. R. Creative Art Group has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition will run until Saturday July 15.

May 23, 2023
Solo female Atlantic rower to give talk at Crewe Lyceum

Solo female Atlantic rower to give talk at Crewe Lyceum

A woman who swam the length of the UK and is also the youngest solo female to row the Atlantic is coming to give a talk at Crewe Lyceum.

Jasmine Harrison set off on July 1 2022 to break a world record of becoming the first female to swim the full length of the country.

May 18, 2023
PIC SPECIAL: Family-focused fun at Reaseheath College Festival

PIC SPECIAL: Family-focused fun at Reaseheath College Festival

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a day of family focused fun when Reaseheath College open its Nantwich campus for its annual Family Festival.

As well as offering hundreds of activities and displays, the action-packed festival introduced visitors to modern facilities and technical advancements which are part of study at Reaseheath.

May 15, 2023