Arts & Entertainment

An Evening with Prue & Peta Leith at Malbank School

An Evening with Prue & Peta Leith at Malbank School

By Jonathan White
Prue & Peta Leith will be in Nantwich next month to promote their new cookbook ‘The Vegetarian Kitchen’.

The book includes 100 vegetarian and vegan recipes from Prue Leith – the founder of Leiths School of Food and Wine, chef and Bake Off judge – and her niece Peta Leith, former pastry sous chef at the Ivy and lifelong vegetarian.

January 19, 2020
Nantwich Museum to stage “Road to the Battle of Nantwich”

Nantwich Museum to stage “Road to the Battle of Nantwich”

Nantwich Museum is to stage a Holly Holy Day commemoration and “Road to the Battle of Nantwich” talks.

Holly Holy Day will commemorate the 1644 Battle of Nantwich this month on January 25.

January 15, 2020
What’s On: Crewe Lyceum productions for January

What’s On: Crewe Lyceum productions for January

The panto season might be over, but Crewe Lyceum Theatre is as busy as ever – oh yes it is!

The popular venue is hosting a variety of shows throughout the rest of January, and here’s the rundown.

January 13, 2020
“Dreams of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Dreams of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Dreams of Nantwich”, an exhibition by local artist Michal Obolewicz, has opened at Nantwich Museum to run until Saturday March 7.

The exhibition seeks to create the mythical and fairy tale story of Nantwich through its beauty and history.

January 13, 2020
Nantwich Players to stage play “Honour” in February

Nantwich Players to stage play “Honour” in February

Nantwich Players will be staging their first play of 2020 next month, called “Honour” by Joanna Murray-Smith.

“Honour” is described as a frank, honest, play that cannot fail to move anyone who has ever put their trust in another human being.

January 12, 2020
7th annual “Civil War author event” to take place in Nantwich

7th annual “Civil War author event” to take place in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 7th annual ‘Civil War author event’ run by the Nantwich Book Shop & Coffee Lounge, will take place on January 24.

It will be staged on the eve of the annual Holly Holy Day ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment in the town.

January 9, 2020
The Cat FM to stage “Sunday Night at Lyceum” fundraiser

The Cat FM to stage “Sunday Night at Lyceum” fundraiser

The Cat Community Radio is to host a night of live entertainment at Crewe Lyceum Theatre in aid of Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity.

January 3, 2020
Crewe Brass “Merry Christmas Nantwich” concert held

Crewe Brass “Merry Christmas Nantwich” concert held

By Jonathan White
The annual Crewe Brass ‘Merry Christmas Nantwich’ concert took place in the festive surroundings of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert featured Crewe Brass, Elworth Hall School Choir and four vocalists.

December 20, 2019
Review: “Peter Pan” Christmas Panto at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “Peter Pan” Christmas Panto at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Peter Pan has flown into the Lyceum this Christmas for a high-flying swashbuckling adventure.

Presented by Qdos Entertainment and directed by David Fleeshman, this fun-filled show is a traditional pantomime which the whole family can enjoy.

December 15, 2019
Nantwich Museum to stage “sing-a-long” Christmas concert

Nantwich Museum to stage “sing-a-long” Christmas concert

Nantwich Museum is staging a Drop-in Sing-a-long concert of Christmas music by the Wistaston Singers 11am-12pm Saturday December 21.

The museum shop will be open offering goods including Christmas cards, other greeting cards, games, toys, souvenirs, craft work including jewellery.

December 10, 2019
Cheshire opera duo Belle Voci to perform in Bunbury

Cheshire opera duo Belle Voci to perform in Bunbury

Cheshire’s acclaimed Belle Voci opera duo – who took ITV’s The Voice by storm – are returning to Bunbury to perform.

Emily Burnett and Sophie Rowland first came together in the village near Nantwich and will be back on December 14 to celebrate Christmas with a festive spectacular.

December 8, 2019
TV celebrity chef Nigel Slater in Crewe for final “Toast” performance

TV celebrity chef Nigel Slater in Crewe for final “Toast” performance

TV celebrity chef and food writer Nigel Slater will be in Crewe as the curtain rises for the final time on the play based on his memoir.

Author of bestselling books and presenter of TV shows, Slater has been the food columnist for The Observer for 25 years.

December 6, 2019
Nantwich Players Studio team to perform “Vintage Hitchcock”

Nantwich Players Studio team to perform “Vintage Hitchcock”

Nantwich Players’ award-winning Studio team are back to perform “Vintage Hitchcock” later this month.

This time, spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense’s earlier films.

December 4, 2019