Arts & Entertainment

Twin town orchestra teams up for one-off Nantwich concert

Twin town orchestra teams up for one-off Nantwich concert

An orchestra from Crewe and Nantwich’s twin town Bischofsheim is travelling to Cheshire to perform in a one-off concert.

Local brass band Crewe Brass are hosting the visit, with the groups teaming up to perform together at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

September 7, 2016
X-Academy youngsters to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas Panto

X-Academy youngsters to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas Panto

Talented young dancers from South Cheshire’s X-Academy will join Cannon & Ball and CBeebies star Sid Sloane for Crewe Lyceum’s Christmas pantomime, Aladdin.

Students from X-Academy were chosen during this summer’s open pantomime casting at the Lyceum.

September 5, 2016
Crewe Lyceum welcomes ‘Champions of Rock’ Queen show

Crewe Lyceum welcomes ‘Champions of Rock’ Queen show

Champions of Rock, which celebrates the iconic music of Queen, comes to Crewe Lyceum on Sunday September 11.

The show will mark the 40th anniversary of Queen’s record-breaking 1976 concert.

September 2, 2016
Famous medium Derek Acorah to ‘appear’ at Nantwich Civic

Famous medium Derek Acorah to ‘appear’ at Nantwich Civic

Renowned spiritualist medium Derek Acorah will be performing at Nantwich Civic Hall on September 23.

Acorah is one of the foremost names in the Psychic world, as well as a celebrity, author and performer.

August 30, 2016
“Whispering” Bob Harris set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival return

“Whispering” Bob Harris set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival return

By Kirsty Rollings
Radio and TV presenter “Whispering” Bob Harris says he can’t wait to return to Nantwich as a headline act at the Words & Music Festival.

The legendary Radio 2 DJ will be returning to Nantwich nine years after he first appeared at the festival.

August 28, 2016
‘Rockney’ duo Chas and Dave to perform at Crewe Lyceum

‘Rockney’ duo Chas and Dave to perform at Crewe Lyceum

‘Rockney’ duo Chas and Dave visit Crewe Lyceum with The Full Story Live on Sunday September 4.

Chas Hodges and Dave Peacock, better known as Chas and Dave, have been friends for over 50 years .

August 27, 2016
Vintage markets set to light up Nantwich in autumn

Vintage markets set to light up Nantwich in autumn

Specialist market firm Vintage Escapades is to stage three events in Nantwich this Autumn.

The events give people a chance to view and buy hand-made goods from local artists.

August 21, 2016
Art exhibition by four local groups held in Nantwich

Art exhibition by four local groups held in Nantwich

A fine art exhibition by four local art groups will be held this weekend in Nantwich.

The event, at Nantwich Parish Rooms by St Mary’s Church, will see work from ARTSupport, Pastel Club, Wybunbury Art Group and Shavington Art Group.

August 17, 2016
Shavington Drama Group to stage award-winning mystery

Shavington Drama Group to stage award-winning mystery

Shavington Drama Group is to stage an award-winning American mystery “The Game’s Afoot” in September.

The production – winner of Best Play! in 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards – will be staged at Shavington Village Hall September 21-24.

August 15, 2016
Dorothy Clive Garden to host fifth annual Chilli Festival

Dorothy Clive Garden to host fifth annual Chilli Festival

The 5th Annual Chilli Festival will take place on September 17-18 at the Dorothy Clive Garden near Nantwich.

The fundraising event attracts hundreds of visitors and families from the local area and will take place from 10am to 5.30pm on both days.

August 14, 2016
Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Visitors to Nantwich Museum can see a rare 360-year-old journal of events in the town during the English Civil War.

The author was Thomas Malbon, a lawyer and sometime Registrar and Churchwarden, who lived in Welsh Row.

August 12, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on September 2 with a star-studded show to kick off a new season.

And comedy fans will enjoy top comedians from around the globe in the first show.

August 10, 2016
Nantwich Museum hosts summer fun workshops

Nantwich Museum hosts summer fun workshops

Summer fun is the aim of the forthcoming children’s workshops at Nantwich Museum.

Crafts and activities include weaving, windmills, the seaside, quizzes, really slimy sea creatures and much more.

August 8, 2016