Arts & Entertainment

Preview: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by S**t-Faced Shakespeare, comes to Lyceum

Preview: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by S**t-Faced Shakespeare, comes to Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
If you want to see something a little different this weekend you could head to The Lyceum to see a unique adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

S**t-faced Shakespeare is touring the UK with their version of the well-known classic, the major difference being that one of the company will be drunk.

October 3, 2019
Queen tribute band QE2 to perform in Nantwich

Queen tribute band QE2 to perform in Nantwich

Queen tribute band ‘QE2’ will perform a fund-raising concert at Studio Nantwich on October 11.

The club on Castle Street will open from 8.30pm for the  over 18s only event.

October 1, 2019
Carrie Dunn to launch “The Pride of Lionesses” at Nantwich Bookshop

Carrie Dunn to launch “The Pride of Lionesses” at Nantwich Bookshop

Carrie Dunn will launch her new book ‘The Pride of the Lionesses: The Changing Face of Women’s Football in England’ at the Nantwich Bookshop on October 11.

Carrie is also author of “The Roar of the Lionesses: Women’s Football in England” – named one of The Guardian’s best sports books of 2016.

October 1, 2019
Singer Lyn Paul to perform in Blood Brothers at Crewe Lyceum

Singer Lyn Paul to perform in Blood Brothers at Crewe Lyceum

Legendary singer Lyn Paul returns to the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone for one final time in Bill Kenwright’s smash hit musical Blood Brothers which arrives at Crewe Lyceum in November.

September 30, 2019
Crewe Lyceum panto Peter Pan officially launched

Crewe Lyceum panto Peter Pan officially launched

Cheshire’s biggest panto “Peter Pan” has officially set sail with the pantomime’s launch at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

Stars of this year’s production include Cannon and Ball, Chico, Malcolm Lord, Stefan Peijc, Joshua Wyatt and Danielle Lockwood.

September 23, 2019
Nantwich Players to stage “Jeeves and Wooster” production

Nantwich Players to stage “Jeeves and Wooster” production

Nantwich Players are braced for the next production of the season – the riotously funny “Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense”.

September 20, 2019
Review: Shavington Drama Group’s “Tiptoe through the Tombstones”

Review: Shavington Drama Group’s “Tiptoe through the Tombstones”

By Claire Faulkner
Shavington Drama Group’s latest production is Tiptoe Through the Tombstones.

Written by Norman Robbins and directed by Megan Goode, this spoof comedy thriller had the audience in hysterics on its opening night.

September 19, 2019
The Cast of Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Pamela Raith Photography

Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum was full last night (September 17) for the opening of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

There is something quite special about this show.

September 18, 2019
Hack Green Nuclear Bunker to stage Soviet Threat event

Hack Green Nuclear Bunker to stage Soviet Threat event

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich is hosting its popular living history event where the Soviet threat of the Cold War comes to life.

It’s happening this weekend September 21-22.

September 17, 2019
Shavington Drama Group to stage “Tiptoe Through the Tombstones”

Shavington Drama Group to stage “Tiptoe Through the Tombstones”

By Claire Faulkner
Shavington Drama Group are celebrating their 30th year by presenting “Tiptoe Through The Tombstones” this week.

Written by Norman Robbins and directed by Megan Goode, the local drama group have worked hard to produce a show they hope everyone will enjoy.

September 16, 2019
California Blue head to Nantwich for September concert

California Blue head to Nantwich for September concert

Local four-piece band California Blue return to perform in Nantwich on Friday September 20.

With a weighty following, this popular group are in high demand ahead of their Nantwich Civic Hall appearance.

September 14, 2019
Nantwich Museum events alongside Joseph Priestley exhibition

Nantwich Museum events alongside Joseph Priestley exhibition

Events are being held to accompany the exhibition running at Nantwich Museum “From Nantwich to Oxygen: Joseph Priestley’s Journey of Discovery”.

September 13, 2019
What’s On: Shows featuring at Crewe Lyceum in Autumn

What’s On: Shows featuring at Crewe Lyceum in Autumn

Crewe Lyceum has plenty of entertainment lined up to warm up audiences as dark Autumn evenings draw in.

This season the theatre is showcasing the best of the West End along family favourites, headline comedians, top quality music and fringe performances from across the region.

September 13, 2019