Arts & Entertainment

The Studio in Nantwich to stage charity fund-raising concert

The Studio in Nantwich to stage charity fund-raising concert

A fundraising charity concert is taking place next month at Studio Nantwich on Castle Street in Nantwich.

The concert is on Friday February 1 (doors open 9pm) and features three-piece live party band ‘Boomin’, making their inaugural visit to the town.

January 14, 2019
Nantwich Library – “Golden Oldies” and other events in January

Nantwich Library – “Golden Oldies” and other events in January

Nantwich Library will be hosting a second adult sing-a-long group, Golden Oldies.

It follows a successful first event in December which was packed out.

January 13, 2019
Quilters Exhibition and Fabric Sale returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Quilters Exhibition and Fabric Sale returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Quilters Exhibition & Fabric Sale returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for its 15th year for all those who like to get creative!

It is an established favourite with a range of creative people including patch workers, quilters and stitchers of all ability levels and ages.

January 13, 2019
90s rock band Cast to headline Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

90s rock band Cast to headline Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival will be headlined by Liverpool band Cast, organisers have revealed.

The 90s rock band will be performing live on the Sunday night of the festival in April.

January 12, 2019
Rock tribute act Limehouse Lizzy return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Rock tribute act Limehouse Lizzy return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Top Thin Lizzy tribute band Limehouse Lizzy are returning to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall this month.

They will be playing their usual action-packed pyrotechnic-fuelled explosion of a show on Friday January 18.

January 11, 2019
Nantwich gears up for “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Nantwich gears up for “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Nantwich is once again gearing up for one of its busiest days of the year when Holly Holy Day commemorations are held on January 26.

The town centre is likely to be packed as thousands cram in to watch The Sealed Knot re-enact the infamous 1644 Battle of Nantwich.

January 10, 2019
Andrews Panto & Plays Society to stage comedy Christmas Carol

Andrews Panto & Plays Society to stage comedy Christmas Carol

By Jonathan White
The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) are performing a comedy version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on January 11 and 12.

The show will be at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bedford Street, Crewe starting at 7pm both days with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm.

January 3, 2019
Nantwich Museum unveils 2019 exhibition programme

Nantwich Museum unveils 2019 exhibition programme

Nantwich Museum has unveiled its exhibition programme for 2019 featuring a range of art and historical subjects.

It kicks off with the “Inspired by . . .” exhibition, by Intastitch (pictured, below), displaying a range of influences, interests and techniques used in textile art.

December 31, 2018
Nantwich Film Club to screen “Edie” at January showing

Nantwich Film Club to screen “Edie” at January showing

Nantwich Film Club will be screening the highly acclaimed British movie, Edie, at its January showing.

The film will be shown on January 14 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

December 19, 2018
Bruce Grobbelaar at Malbank School in Nantwich

Bruce Grobbelaar at Malbank School in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bruce Grobbelaar in conversation’ & book signing event took place at Malbank School in Nantwich, writes .

Former Liverpool and Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar talked about his life inside and outside football and signed copies of his autobiography ‘Life in a Jungle’.

December 16, 2018
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas ‘sing-a-long’ concert

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas ‘sing-a-long’ concert

Nantwich Museum is celebrating Christmas with a Sing-a-long Concert of Christmas music led by the Wistaston Singers.

The concert at the Pillory Street venue is free and drop-in between 11am – 12pm on Saturday December 22.

December 5, 2018
Audience wowed at “Step into Christmas” concert in Nantwich

Audience wowed at “Step into Christmas” concert in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A packed audience enjoyed the live music concert ‘Step into Christmas’ at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert featured Crewe Brass, drummers from Cheshire Drums & Bugles, European mezzo soprano Emma Brown, and Acton CE Primary Academy Choir conducted by headteacher Rachael McKinley.

December 3, 2018
Santa sets up Grotto in Nantwich Bookshop

Santa sets up Grotto in Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White
Santa Claus is finding time in a busy schedule to set up his popular Grotto in Nantwich Bookshop.

The Grotto will be open next week upstairs in the attic of the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street.

December 1, 2018