Arts & Entertainment

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall this Friday November 4 with four top side-splitters.

The first act of the evening is Smug Roberts – a Manchester comedian to rank alongside his local pals Peter Kay and Johnny Vegas.

October 31, 2016
Thousands pack Nantwich Showground for Spooktacula show

Thousands pack Nantwich Showground for Spooktacula show

Thousands of families flocked to the most Spooktacula firework and Halloween show held in Nantwich.

With fairground rides, fancy dress contests, a huge bonfire and a stunning firework display, there was something for everyone at the event at the Nantwich Showground on Dorfold Park.

October 30, 2016
Soprano Lesley Garrett to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Soprano Lesley Garrett to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Famous soprano Lesley Garrett is to sing live on stage at Crewe Lyceum.

Garrett, star of Strictly Come Dancing and Loose Women, will be performing this Wednesday November 2.

October 29, 2016
Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacula on Dorfold Park

Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacula on Dorfold Park

Thousands of people are expected to cram in to Dorfold Park in Nantwich for the town’s annual Spooktacula.

Labelled as ‘Cheshire’s Premier Haunting Event’, the Spooktacula will be held on Saturday October 29 at the Nantwich Showground off the A534.

October 19, 2016
Nantwich Mayor launches Christmas card competition

Nantwich Mayor launches Christmas card competition

Mayor of Nantwich Councillor Andrew Martin has launched a Christmas card competition for the town’s youngsters.

Young residents and pupils under the age of 16 are invited to come up with a design along the theme of ‘Christmas in Nantwich’.

October 17, 2016
Review: Poets Mike Garry and John Cooper Clarke, Nantwich Civic

Review: Poets Mike Garry and John Cooper Clarke, Nantwich Civic

By Claire Faulkner
Standing on stage to introduce an evening of poetry to a packed Civic Hall, Nantwich Words and Music Festival organiser Nigel Stonier said “we care about the words”.

This love for language couldn’t have been any better demonstrated by the two poets performing that night, Mike Garry and Dr John Cooper Clarke.

October 16, 2016
Nantwich Words and Music Festival ticket sales soar

Nantwich Words and Music Festival ticket sales soar

Organisers of Nantwich’s Words & Music Festival predict the best Festival yet, as ticket sales rocket.

Fans of original music and literature from across the region will travel to Nantwich for the ninth annual event from October 10-16.

October 4, 2016
Electro 80s kick off fund-raising Studio concerts in Nantwich

Electro 80s kick off fund-raising Studio concerts in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Electronica tribute band ‘Electro 80s’ helped raise hundreds of pounds at a charity concert at The Studio in Nantwich.

The venue on Mill Street is staging a series of shows by local bands to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

October 3, 2016
Nantwich Museum opens cholera mapping exhibition

Nantwich Museum opens cholera mapping exhibition

A new exhibition called ‘Cholera and the Mapping of Nantwich’ has opened at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, by Keith Lawrence, is running in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum until Saturday October 29.

October 2, 2016
Dave Johns to compere next Nantwich ‘Very Best in Stand Up’

Dave Johns to compere next Nantwich ‘Very Best in Stand Up’

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civil Hall on October 7.

Four top stand up comedians from around the globe will be performing – led by compere Dave Johns on his return to the town.

September 29, 2016
Beeston Castle to stage popular Autumn Fair

Beeston Castle to stage popular Autumn Fair

A celebration of autumn comes to Beeston Castle and Woodland Park on October 1 and 2.

The English Heritage castle near Nantwich celebrates its annual Autumn Fair with falconry displays, music, foraging, local craftsmen, wildlife groups, and even a dog show.

September 26, 2016
Ten Plus @ Nantwich exhibition opens at museum

Ten Plus @ Nantwich exhibition opens at museum

The ‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich’ exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.

It is an exhibition of contemporary textile art by northern-based textile art collective Ten Plus Textiles.

September 25, 2016
Cheshirati authors event planned for Nantwich Library

Cheshirati authors event planned for Nantwich Library

Cheshire authors will be gathering at Nantwich Library to chat to book fans about their work.

It’s the latest in a series of Cheshirati ‘readers events’ being held around the county.

September 24, 2016