Arts & Entertainment

“Horrible history of health and disease” show at Nantwich Museum!

“Horrible history of health and disease” show at Nantwich Museum!

A new exhibition which may not be for the squeamish among us is opening at Nantwich Museum!

It’s called “Ouch! A slightly horrible history of health and disease in Nantwich” and runs in the Millennium Gallery until October 23.

July 21, 2021
Britain’s Got Talent star Jon Courtenay heading to Crewe Lyceum

Britain’s Got Talent star Jon Courtenay heading to Crewe Lyceum

Jon Courtenay, winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2020, will be performing at Crewe Lyceum in autumn as part of his UK tour.

Following his enormous success as the first Golden Buzzer act ever to win Britain’s Got Talent, Courtenay will be setting out on his debut tour and playing Crewe Lyceum on October 31.

July 20, 2021
‘FUNKagenda’ event at Studio Nantwich

‘FUNKagenda’ event at Studio Nantwich

A ‘FUNKagenda’ event takes place on Friday August 6 at the Studio nightclub in Nantwich.

It is a local night run by three DJs and one promoter – all playing electronic house music and with added live elements, to give people the best club experience possible both musically and visually.

July 19, 2021
Clubs and activities return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Clubs and activities return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich Civic Hall will see a return of weekly clubs and activities as the final Covid pandemic restrictions are lifted on July 19.

From Monday, a programme of activities will restart during the daytime and followed by the welcome return of evening classes/clubs in the near future.

July 17, 2021
Funded holiday activities available in Cheshire East

Funded holiday activities available in Cheshire East

Everybody Sport and Recreation are to stage free holiday activity sessions for youngsters.

Holiday Activity Funding from Cheshire East Council has created places as well as packed lunches provided by Taste for Life for children who are entitled to receive free school meals.

July 15, 2021
Nantwich “mumpreneurs” launch new arts and wellbeing holiday club

Nantwich “mumpreneurs” launch new arts and wellbeing holiday club

Two performing arts specialists and educators have launched a new Ofsted-approved arts and wellbeing holiday club at Nantwich Cricket Club.

Rachel Sinden, CEO of award-winning Play Pizzazz and Felicity Finch, owner of Stage Stars Cheshire, saw how the pandemic had challenged children’s mental health.

July 5, 2021
Nantwich Museum extends opening hours and resumes Walking Tours

Nantwich Museum extends opening hours and resumes Walking Tours

Nantwich Museum is to extend its opening hours this month, it has announced.

The Pillory Street venue had to close to the public during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and re-opened in May for just three days a week.

July 5, 2021
Full steam ahead as Crewe Brass welcomes new director

Full steam ahead as Crewe Brass welcomes new director

Crewe Brass has welcomed new Associate Musical Director Adam Shilton to the group.

Adam has been brought in to assist the Bands Musical Director, Matt Pithers.

June 30, 2021
Cheshire East “Virtual Pride” event returns this August

Cheshire East “Virtual Pride” event returns this August

Cheshire East Virtual Pride is returning for its second year, with this year’s event taking place on Saturday August 14 from 2-6pm.

There will be a mix of interviews, music, competitions, performances and information supporting the LGBTQ+ community, with live presenters featuring throughout the day

June 26, 2021
Nantwich Library to run Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Nantwich Library to run Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Nantwich Library is joining libraries across Cheshire East to stage the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge.

The challenge is organised by The Reading Agency in partnership with local libraries across the UK.

June 20, 2021
Nantwich Players return with “Female of the Species” show

Nantwich Players return with “Female of the Species” show

Nantwich Players are returning to action with a new production “Female of the Species” to hit the stage in July.

This hilarious comedy, written by Joanna Murray – Smith, will hit the stage after July 20.

June 20, 2021
Words and Music Festival organisers to stage special workshops

Words and Music Festival organisers to stage special workshops

The organisers of Words and Music Festival in Nantwich are urging more people to sign up to special creative arts and music workshops.

The community sessions are being run on Saturday June 26 to give youngsters a chance to experience dance, writing, singing, beatboxing, carton drawing, and poetry.

June 14, 2021
WHAT’S ON: Scarecrow Festival at Cheshire’s Tatton Park

WHAT’S ON: Scarecrow Festival at Cheshire’s Tatton Park

Tatton Park is staging its annual Scarecrow Festival this half-term week.

This year it is dedicated to inspiring individuals and local heroes during the coronavirus pandemic.

June 2, 2021