Arts & Entertainment

South Cheshire Militaire show thrills crowds at Malbank in Nantwich

South Cheshire Militaire show thrills crowds at Malbank in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The annual South Cheshire Militaire universal model show thrilled the crowds at Malbank School in Nantwich.

The show is organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

February 27, 2019
Nantwich author to stage book signing on World Book Day

Nantwich author to stage book signing on World Book Day

Nantwich author Chrisoula Sirigou will be staging a book signing event to celebrate World Book Day.

Chrisoula will be at Nantwich Bookshop and Cafe on the town square on Tuesday March 7.

February 26, 2019
Cheshire Drama Festival comes to Nantwich as teams battle for national final

Cheshire Drama Festival comes to Nantwich as teams battle for national final

The Cheshire Drama Festival for one-act plays is coming to Nantwich Players theatre on Love lane next month.

It is part of the All England Theatre Festival and the winner of Cheshire will proceed to the northern finals, where they get the chance to compete for the national finals in June.

February 24, 2019
“Very Best in Stand Up” live comedy returns to Nantwich on March 1

“Very Best in Stand Up” live comedy returns to Nantwich on March 1

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday March 1 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act is Geoff Norcott, who has become one of the most in-demand live comics and TV writers since his last appearance in Nantwich.

February 22, 2019
Cannon and Ball to return to Crewe Lyceum for Peter Pan panto

Cannon and Ball to return to Crewe Lyceum for Peter Pan panto

Crewe Lyceum say comedy legends Cannon & Ball will return to star in Peter Pan for their fourth consecutive Crewe panto.

It follows the duo’s appearance in the record-breaking success of Jack and the Beanstalk over Christmas 2018.

February 20, 2019
Nantwich Film Club returns in March with “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool”

Nantwich Film Club returns in March with “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool”

Nantwich Film Club returns in March when it screens “Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool”.

The screening will take place on Monday March 11 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

February 20, 2019
Nantwich Museum to host Civil War talk by professor

Nantwich Museum to host Civil War talk by professor

A talk by Professor Andrew Hopper of The University of Leicester called “The Human Costs of the Civil War” will take place at Nantwich Museum.

It will be held at 2pm this Friday, February 15.

February 13, 2019
“Cancer on the Rocks” music festival in Nantwich postponed

“Cancer on the Rocks” music festival in Nantwich postponed

The 2nd annual ‘Cancer On The Rocks’ rock and blues music festival at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich has been postponed.

The event was due to staged on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday February 23-24.

February 8, 2019
Crewe councillors unveil programme of events to attract more visitors

Crewe councillors unveil programme of events to attract more visitors

Crewe Town Councillors have unveiled a programme of events to try and attract more visitors after the success of the Lumen show at Christmas.

The month-long festive attraction, which projected a winter fairytale onto the frontage of Municipal Buildings, was hailed a success after attracting more than 11,000 people on its launch night.

February 7, 2019
Boxing star Johnny Nelson backs celebrity boxing night in Nantwich

Boxing star Johnny Nelson backs celebrity boxing night in Nantwich

Sky Sports boxing presenter Johnny Nelson is the latest celebrity to throw his weight behind a boxing night in Nantwich in aid of The Christie charity and British Heart Foundation.

The former world boxing champion will be at the South Cheshire ABC Club in Crewe on February 19 for a promotional event flagging up the big event in Nantwich on March 29.

February 6, 2019
Liverpool legend John Barnes to appear at Nantwich event

Liverpool legend John Barnes to appear at Nantwich event

Football legend John Barnes will be in Nantwich later this month for a special St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser.

The former Liverpool and England winger will be the star of “An Evening with John Barnes” at Nantwich Civic Hall on February 28.

February 5, 2019
Nantwich Players to stage more One Act plays in February

Nantwich Players to stage more One Act plays in February

Nantwich Players are to stage more of their unique “one act” plays this month as part of the ‘Winter Mini Season’.

Two contrasting plays in February promise to provide a fun, interesting and diverse evening of entertainment at their Love Lane theatre in Nantwich.

February 3, 2019
What’s On at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s On at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Elephant conservationist Saba Douglas-Hamilton will be at Crewe Lyceum in April to perform her UK show, “A Life with Elephants”.

Saba tells stories of her life and highlights from her decade as a BBC wildlife presenter while emphasizing the important role each of us can play in protecting the natural world.

January 29, 2019