Arts & Entertainment

Queen’s 90th birthday celebration held at Nantwich St Mary’s

Queen’s 90th birthday celebration held at Nantwich St Mary’s

Nantwich staged a celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday with a packed concert at St Mary’s Church.

The event was attended by Lord Lieutenant for Cheshire David Briggs and Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Andrew Martin and his wife Linda.

June 13, 2016
Thousands of speed fans enjoy Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

Thousands of speed fans enjoy Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

Tens of thousands of people descended on Cholmondeley near Nantwich for the 2016 Pageant of Power weekend.

The three-day festival of speed thrilled visitors from around the UK, with this year’s theme “Supercars: past, present and future”.

June 13, 2016
Midsummer Music to be staged by Nantwich Concert Band

Midsummer Music to be staged by Nantwich Concert Band

Nantwich Concert Band are holding a “Midsummer Music” concert.

Midsummer Music will be led by musical director Nick Birch, a euphonium player with Fodens Brass (winners of this year’s North West Regional Finals).

June 9, 2016
Classic drama Jekyll and Hyde comes to Crewe Lyceum

Classic drama Jekyll and Hyde comes to Crewe Lyceum

Classic Gothic melodrama comes to life this June at Crewe Lyceum Theatre with Jekyll and Hyde.

The show, which runs from June 13 to 15, stars Neil Roberts (Emmerdale), Gary Turner (Hollyoaks) and Kim Taylforth (Bad Girls).

June 7, 2016
Hunt for Nantwich families to star in new Channel 5 series

Hunt for Nantwich families to star in new Channel 5 series

A production company is on the hunt for Nantwich families or residents for a new Channel 5 show.

The Pi Productions series will focus on people who have ditched the 9-5 job to pursue their passions.

June 1, 2016
Arts and dance show in Nantwich aims to help youth services

Arts and dance show in Nantwich aims to help youth services

A dance teacher is staging a charity show in Nantwich to help raise funds for local youth clubs.

Olivia White says her show on Friday July 8 at Nantwich Civic Hall will represent “unity and the arts”.

May 31, 2016
The Lost Carnival entertains Bank Holiday families in South Cheshire

The Lost Carnival entertains Bank Holiday families in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire families are being entertained at the “The Lost Carnival” in Crewe’s Queens Park this Bank Holiday weekend.

The event is described by the organisers as an ‘outdoor theatrical circus adventure’.

May 29, 2016
Closing ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ show heads for Nantwich

Closing ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ show heads for Nantwich

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on June 3 for the final show of the season.

Four more quality comedy acts have been lined up by promoters to close the season with a flourish.

May 27, 2016
Steampunk Festival to boost South Cheshire economy

Steampunk Festival to boost South Cheshire economy

The inaugural Steampunk festival takes place in Crewe this weekend, which organisers say will help boost the local economy.

Free events, visiting attractions and exhibitions will be staged across the weekend, with shows at the Crosville Club and Lyceum Theatre during the evenings.

May 23, 2016
Nantwich Film Club hosts town’s first film festival

Nantwich Film Club hosts town’s first film festival

MP Edward Timpson and Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin helped launch the town’s first film festival.

The event has been organised in association with the Nantwich Film Club and will be based at Nantwich Civic Hall.

May 21, 2016
Nantwich Singers set for Shakespeare celebration event

Nantwich Singers set for Shakespeare celebration event

The Nantwich Singers are to take part in the 400-year celebration of Shakespeare at an event in the town.

Led by Alison Phillips, the choir will present a concert on Thursday June 30 in St Mary’s Church.

May 17, 2016
Coins and Hoards Day to be staged at Nantwich Museum

Coins and Hoards Day to be staged at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is holding a free public coins and hoards day as part of its Treasures of Nantwich project supported by the Art Fund.

Visitors will be invited to view and handle objects, talk with experts about items on display, and bring their coins for identification.

May 16, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage children’s workshops and Plant and Book Sale

Nantwich Museum to stage children’s workshops and Plant and Book Sale

A Plant and Book Sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust will take place at the museum in Pillory Street on May 28.

The sale, which will include a wide selection of keenly priced plants and books, will run between 10am and 12.30pm in aid of museum funds.

May 10, 2016