Arts & Entertainment

Crewe Lyceum Theatre to be turned into 19th Century Vienna

Crewe Lyceum Theatre to be turned into 19th Century Vienna

Crewe Lyceum Theatre-goers can immerse themselves in the world of the grand ballrooms of 19th century Vienna later this month.

A Viennese Strauss Gala will be staged at the venue on Thursday January 26 at 7.30pm.

January 16, 2017
Taupe UK tour to include preview concert at Crewe Axis Arts Centre

Taupe UK tour to include preview concert at Crewe Axis Arts Centre

Taupe are to play an exclusive preview gig in South Cheshire ahead of their UK tour in February.

The Newcastle-upon-Tyne punk and jazz maestros release their second album Fill Up Your Lungs and Bellow on February 24.

January 13, 2017
Battle of Nantwich Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Battle of Nantwich Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Events leading to the Battle of Nantwich are the subject of a new exhibition at Nantwich Museum, called ‘Road to the Battle of Nantwich’.

The exhibition, running until Saturday February 25, explores how the conflict unfolded.

January 12, 2017
Nantwich Choral Society wows St Mary’s Church crowd at concert

Nantwich Choral Society wows St Mary’s Church crowd at concert

Singers from around the UK joined Nantwich Choral Society for a one-off ‘Come and Sing Handel’s Messiah’ concert at St Mary’s Church.

The extras swelled the choir to 201 people, who were split into sections within the church’s Nave by tenor, soprano, contralto, and bass.

January 9, 2017
Nantwich Museum unveils 2017 programme of exhibitions

Nantwich Museum unveils 2017 programme of exhibitions

Nantwich Museum has announced its 2017 programme of temporary exhibitions aimed at showcasing local talent.

The Pillory Street venue aims to provide a varied programme of art and heritage events.

January 6, 2017
Nantwich Singers appeal to Gilbert and Sullivan fans

Nantwich Singers appeal to Gilbert and Sullivan fans

The Nantwich Singers are appealing to lovers of Gilbert and Sullivan to join in a workshop and one-off performance.

The group will be staging the “Come and Sing” (or hear!) Pirates of Penzance” event on February 25 in St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

January 4, 2017
Back to Bacharach line up Crewe Lyceum performance in 2017

Back to Bacharach line up Crewe Lyceum performance in 2017

Back to Bacharach is lining up a performance at the Lyceum in Crewe on February 4.

The group celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century.

December 31, 2016
Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry has unveiled his new book, The Battle of Baxter Bakery, at Nantwich Bookshop.

Phil’s debut book is a children’s novel set in a fictional bakery in the town of Mayfield, Derbyshire.

December 20, 2016
Review: Nantwich Players Christmas production, Breezeblock Park

Review: Nantwich Players Christmas production, Breezeblock Park

Nantwich Players Christmas production this year is the festive comedy ‘Breezeblock Park’, writes Claire Faulkner.

Written by Willy Russell and directed by Peter Nawn, Breezeblock Park tells the story of a normal 1970s family Christmas on a Liverpool council estate.

December 10, 2016
Nantwich Museum unveils Christmas celebration

Nantwich Museum unveils Christmas celebration

Christmas will be celebrated at Nantwich Museum on Saturday December 17.

Sue Church will be signing copies of her new book, “Nantwich Tales, Stories of the town and its people”, available from 10.30am to 11.30am.

December 8, 2016
Nantwich Civic Hall hosts free tea dance sessions

Nantwich Civic Hall hosts free tea dance sessions

Nantwich Civic Hall is inviting new members to join Wednesday afternoon Tea Dance sessions for free.

The easy sequence dance sessions have been running for years and already attract a good following.

December 6, 2016
Nantwich Camera Club exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club exhibition opens at museum

A Nantwich Camera Club exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.

The club’s 2016 Photographic Exhibition has opened in the Millennium Gallery and will run until Saturday January 21.

December 3, 2016
Swing & Rat Pack Christmas Show at Nantwich Civic Hall

Swing & Rat Pack Christmas Show at Nantwich Civic Hall

The Fabulous Swing & Rat Pack Christmas Show at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Warble Entertainment and Nantwich Town Council are proud to present a Christmas Show fit for the King himself.

December 1, 2016