Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Players to stage “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”

Nantwich Players to stage “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”

Nantwich Players are continuing their season with their latest production – “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” – by Martin McDonagh.

In a small house in the mountains of Ireland, a lonely spinster locks horns with her house-bound, manipulative mother in a rage-filled battle of wills.

May 2, 2019
‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday May 3 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act of the evening is Dave Johns, one of the most respected and best loved stand up comics working on the British comedy circuit.

April 29, 2019
Nantwich Library – What’s On in May 2019

Nantwich Library – What’s On in May 2019

Nantwich Library on Beam Street has unveiled its list of events being held at the venue throughout May.

There are now Language Conversation groups for French, Spanish, German, Italian, Welsh and Russian.

April 29, 2019
West End hit “Lipstick On Your Collar” comes to Crewe Lyceum

West End hit “Lipstick On Your Collar” comes to Crewe Lyceum

West End hit “Lipstick On Your Collar” is coming to South Cheshire.

The live music show, which performs classic hits from the 1950s and 1960s, is being staged on Sunday May 12 at Crewe Lyceum.

April 23, 2019
Nantwich Film Club returns in May when it screens “The Rider”

Nantwich Film Club returns in May when it screens “The Rider”

Nantwich Film Club returns next month when it screens the movie “The Rider” on Monday May 13 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Director Chloe Zhao was researching an upcoming project on a ranch in South Dakota when she met horse trainer Brady Jandreau and heard his story.

April 23, 2019
Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

By Jonathan White
Nantwich author Joan Carter will launch her book ‘Life Zumba and Now’ at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on May 3.

The 83-year-old will give a talk at the launch about her unusual autobiography which begins in the war years in Nantwich.

April 5, 2019
X Factor’s Chico joins Crewe Lyceum panto cast for 2019

X Factor’s Chico joins Crewe Lyceum panto cast for 2019

Crewe Lyceum has announced that former X Factor star Chico will be joining comedy legends Cannon and Ball to star in the venue’s 2019 pantomime Peter Pan.

Chico, who will be starring as ‘Big Chief Chico’, leader of The Neverlanders, became a household name as a finalist on the hit ITV talent show.

April 2, 2019
Review: Nantwich Players star amid first Cheshire Drama Festival

Review: Nantwich Players star amid first Cheshire Drama Festival

By Claire Faulkner
The 1st Cheshire Drama Festival took place this weekend at Nantwich Players Theatre.

The festival for one-act plays is a new preliminary round of the All England Theatre Festival.

April 1, 2019
What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

Easter Workshops for children featuring a range of Easter crafts and quizzes will take place at Nantwich Museum on Wednesday and Thursday April 10 and 11.

March 31, 2019
Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns for April show at Nantwich Civic

Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns for April show at Nantwich Civic

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on April 5 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act of the evening is Marlon Davis.

March 27, 2019
“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

A “Spring in your step” exhibition displaying the talents of Shires’ Artists has opened in Nantwich Museum.

The artists have used their interpretation of Spring in the exhibition which is housed in the Millennium Gallery of the Pillory Street venue.

March 26, 2019
Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets released for Nantwich and Crewe attractions

Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets released for Nantwich and Crewe attractions

Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets for local attractions such as Crewe Lyceum, Hack Secret Bunker, Nantwich Museum and Reaseheath College’s mini zoo have been released online.

Hundreds more free tickets are available to download for the festival, taking place between Saturday March 30 and Sunday April 7.

March 25, 2019
What’s On at Crewe Lyceum – Mindgame and Picture Of Dorian Gray

What’s On at Crewe Lyceum – Mindgame and Picture Of Dorian Gray

Two popular productions – Mindgame and The Picture of Dorian Gray – are coming to Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

Mindgame by Anthony Horowitz has been extended to cover a further eight venues on its tour, including South Cheshire.

March 24, 2019