Arts & Entertainment

Full line-up for Nantwich Jazz Festival unveiled

Full line-up for Nantwich Jazz Festival unveiled

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival organisers have unveiled the full line up and programme for this year’s event.

The festival, April 18-22, will feature Martin Turner, ex-Wishbone Ash bass player on the opening Thursday night.

March 8, 2019
The Mousetrap and comedian Reginald D Hunter head for Crewe Lyceum

The Mousetrap and comedian Reginald D Hunter head for Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum has secured two amazing productions in Agatha Christie classic The Mousetrap and US comedian Reginald D Hunter.

The Mousetrap, the legendary whodunnit from Queen of Crime, Dame Agatha Christie, will be performing from April 1 to 6.

March 8, 2019
Musical “No Miracles Here” set for Crewe Lyceum performance

Musical “No Miracles Here” set for Crewe Lyceum performance

A dance marathon in a northern town forms the backdrop for a foot-stomping and thought-provoking new musical that comes to Crewe Lyceum as part of a UK tour.

No Miracles Here is on a 15-date national tour in spring 2019, and arrives at Crewe Lyceum Studio on Saturday March 23.

March 1, 2019
Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Be prepared to ‘Twist and Shout’ as the UK’s top Beatles tribute band performs a fund-raising concert at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday March 16.

Meet the Beatles deliver the most authentic sound and look since the Sixties – from the sounds and songs down to the uniforms and instruments.

February 27, 2019
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