Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Choral Society hunts for fresh talent in national competition

Nantwich Choral Society hunts for fresh talent in national competition

Nantwich Choral Society is on the hunt for fresh musical talent as part of a £600 national competition.

The ‘Nantwich Carol Composition’ contest offers bumper cash prizes and the chance for established and emerging composers to hear their work performed before a packed audience at St Mary’s Church in December.

August 9, 2017
Youngsters invited to Junk Art Day at Nantwich Library

Youngsters invited to Junk Art Day at Nantwich Library

Nantwich Library is inviting youngsters to a special Junk Art Day on Tuesday August 15.

The event is being run as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at the library on Beam Stree

August 7, 2017
Heritage Opera return to Nantwich with Cosi Fan Tutte performance

Heritage Opera return to Nantwich with Cosi Fan Tutte performance

Acclaimed performers Heritage Opera are returning to Nantwich this month with their musical comedy, Cosi Fan Tutte.

The professional touring opera company will be performing Mozart’s sparkling show at Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday August 25.

August 6, 2017
Nantwich Civic Hall to stage ‘Sounds of the Sixties’ by The Revolvers

Nantwich Civic Hall to stage ‘Sounds of the Sixties’ by The Revolvers

Music fans can re-live the golden era of 50 years ago when the ‘Sounds of the Sixties’ concert by The Revolvers comes to Nantwich.

The hit band will bring the great music of the 1960s back to life, recreating the youthful look and the hits from the favourite 60s artists of that decade.

August 2, 2017
Nantwich Film Club to show “Hidden Figures” on August 14

Nantwich Film Club to show “Hidden Figures” on August 14

Nantwich Film Club is to host a screening of the hit American movie, Hidden Figures.

The club’s next screening, on August 14, will take place at the Nantwich Civic Hall starting at 7.45pm.

July 31, 2017
Beeston Castle to stage “Clash of Knights” tournament this weekend

Beeston Castle to stage “Clash of Knights” tournament this weekend

Beeston Castle near Nantwich is staging a special ‘Clash of Knights’ tournament this weekend.

Visitors will be transported back to medieval times recreated in the grounds of the castle, as teams of knights battle it out to test their strength and skill in combat.

July 28, 2017
Nantwich Civic Comedy promoters line up top talent for new season

Nantwich Civic Comedy promoters line up top talent for new season

Promoters of the ‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ in Nantwich are promising another line-up of top talent when it returns in September.

The new season of live comedy kicks off for another season on September 1.

July 27, 2017
Nantwich Words & Music Festival to stage songwriting contest

Nantwich Words & Music Festival to stage songwriting contest

Organisers of the Nantwich Words & Music Festival are to stage the event’s first songwriting competition to mark its tenth year.

And the contest will be judged by industry experts, including BBC Radio 6 Music’s Early Breakfast Show host Chris Hawkins (pictured).

July 26, 2017
Nantwich Concert Band summer season in full swing after Irish Dance concert

Nantwich Concert Band summer season in full swing after Irish Dance concert

Nantwich Concert Band’s summer season is in full swing after an excellent concert with the Fraser School of Irish Dancers.

The groups teamed up to perform a Midsummer Music and Dance concert in Nantwich Civic Hall.

July 17, 2017
Hundreds of visitors enjoy Nantwich Societies Spectacular Day

Hundreds of visitors enjoy Nantwich Societies Spectacular Day

Visitors packed in to Nantwich town square for the popular Societies Spectacular event.

More than 30 local groups and societies opened up stalls to promote what they do to a large audience in an event organised by Nantwich Town Council.

July 16, 2017
‘River Weaver’ historical exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘River Weaver’ historical exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

The “River Weaver – a meander through time” exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, which charts the story of how the river has shaped local history, will run until Saturday September 9 at the Pillory Street venue.

July 15, 2017
Review: ‘Communicating Doors’ by Nantwich Players

Review: ‘Communicating Doors’ by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Simon Porter is on at The Nantwich Players this week.

It’s a comedy, time-warp thriller where good overcomes evil, and it’s very, very funny.

July 10, 2017
Nantwich Choral Society welcome French choir for anniversary concert

Nantwich Choral Society welcome French choir for anniversary concert

Dabbers will say a special ‘Bienvenue’ to a party of French singers visiting Nantwich to celebrate 60 years of twinning with Macon.

Nantwich Choral Society is staging a joint anniversary concert with Ensemble Arpège de Mâcon at St Mary’s Parish Church on July 15 after visiting the French town to stage a sell-out concert in May.

July 5, 2017