Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

The annual plant sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust to boost museum funds will take place on Saturday June 8.

The sale will run between 10.30am and 12.30pm, offering a selection of keenly priced plants.

May 28, 2019
Preview: Platform Theatre to perform “Ada” at Crewe Lyceum

Preview: Platform Theatre to perform “Ada” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Have you heard of Ada Nield Chew?

If not, you soon will thanks to a new play written and produced by Platform Theatre.

May 24, 2019
Ex Zimbabwe cricket star heads for Nantwich book launch

Ex Zimbabwe cricket star heads for Nantwich book launch

By Jonathan White
Ex-Zimbabwean international cricketer Tatenda Taibu will be in Nantwich on Friday June 28 to talk about his autobiography.

The youngest-ever Test captain will be signing copies of his book “Keeper of Faith – Cricket, Conflict and God in Zimbabwe’s Age of Extremes”.

May 24, 2019
Nantwich Film Club to screen Shoplifters

Nantwich Film Club to screen Shoplifters

Nantwich Film Club returns next month when it screens the movie Shoplifters on Monday June 10 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Palme D’Or winning intimate drama gently questions our notion of family throughout.

May 24, 2019
Review: The Ballroom Boys, Crewe Lyceum

Review: The Ballroom Boys, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Strictly fans were in for a treat when Ian Waite and Vincent Simone visited Crewe Lyceum with their new show The Ballroom Boys.

The packed audience was treated to a variety show, full of fabulous dances, music and entertainment.

May 20, 2019
Nantwich Players to compete in national All England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players to compete in national All England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players have clinched a place in the national All England Theatre Festival final after winning the Northern regional award.

The Players hosted the first Cheshire One Act Drama Festival organised by Bev Clarke and Sue Doherty earlier this year.

May 19, 2019
The Voice UK stars to perform at Shockfest in Cheshire

The Voice UK stars to perform at Shockfest in Cheshire

The Voice UK stars Belle Voci will be joined by 2018 winner Ruti for this summer’s open air Shockfest music extravaganza in Cheshire.

Belle Voci opera duo Emily Burnett and Sophie Rowland – who met while working at The Yew Tree in Bunbury – who won through to the final of the ITV talent show in 2018.

May 13, 2019
Performers line up for 12th Words and Music Festival in Nantwich

Performers line up for 12th Words and Music Festival in Nantwich

Organisers of the 12th Words and Music Festival in Nantwich have lined up a host of star performers for this year’s event in October.

Acts including Lindisfarne, Turin Brakes, Terrorvision star Tony Wright, and Hazel O’Connor are among the many performers who have agreed to perform.

May 12, 2019
“Something About Simon” tribute show to perform at Crewe Lyceum

“Something About Simon” tribute show to perform at Crewe Lyceum

A new show celebrating the life and musical talent of legendary American singer songwriter Paul Simon is heading to South Cheshire next month before its run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

May 11, 2019
Nantwich auctioneers appeal for transport items for next sale

Nantwich auctioneers appeal for transport items for next sale

Nantwich auction house Peter Wilson is appealing for collections of ‘transport’ items for its next sale.

The Market Street Fine Art Auctioneers are now seeking a special selection of transport related items for the July 18 sale.

May 8, 2019
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