Arts & Entertainment

Thousands enjoy Halloween Spooktacular event in Nantwich

Thousands enjoy Halloween Spooktacular event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Thousands packed in to Dorfold Park in Nantwich to enjoy the 14th annual ‘Alpha Omega Halloween Spooktacular’.

Shuttle buses carried passengers from the designated Nantwich park and ride car parks to and from the venue.

October 30, 2022
Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Thousands of families are gearing up to enjoy local Bonfire and Firework displays over the next two weeks.

So writer and photographer Jonathan White has compiled this guide to your displays to visit!

October 25, 2022
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich on November 4

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich on November 4

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on November 4 featuring an international bill of talent.

First up is Glenn Wool who began his comedy career in his hometown of Vancouver in 1995.

October 25, 2022
Sebastian Payne to launch “The Fall of Boris Johnson” book in Nantwich

Sebastian Payne to launch “The Fall of Boris Johnson” book in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Political journalist and author Sebastian Payne will launch his latest book “The Fall of Boris Johnson” at Nantwich Bookshop on November 30.

Payne regularly appears on BBC and Sky News for political comment.

October 24, 2022
“The Addams Family” arrives at Crewe Lyceum in time for Halloween

“The Addams Family” arrives at Crewe Lyceum in time for Halloween

Spooky family ‘The Addams Family’ arrives at Crewe Lyceum just in time for Halloween.

Acton Amateur Operatic Society is making a return with a bang at the Lyceum Theatre with its production of popular musical comedy, The Addams Family.

October 18, 2022
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