Arts & Entertainment

Crewe Lyceum to welcome stars in A Night in Venice show

Crewe Lyceum to welcome stars in A Night in Venice show

Crewe Lyceum Theatre goers can enjoy A Night in Venice on July 8.

It will feature X-Factor star Jonathan Ansell and sopranos Maria Kesselman and Li Li performing music from Verdi, Puccini and more.

July 2, 2016
Hidden Treasures exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Hidden Treasures exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Hidden Treasures,’ an exhibition of art by local artist Sally Huntington, has opened in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

It features paintings of Cheshire and particularly Nantwich scenes in unique style inspired by old buildings, history and atmosphere.

June 27, 2016
Bailey Art Gallery to stage “Meet the Artist” event

Bailey Art Gallery to stage “Meet the Artist” event

Bailey Fine Art Gallery near Nantwich is to host a “Meet the Artist” weekend with Cheshire artist, Annabel Thornton.

Annabel will be in the gallery, based at Dagfields, from midday until 4pm on Saturday and Sunday July 2 and 3.

June 24, 2016
Nantwich Words and Music Festival headline acts unveiled

Nantwich Words and Music Festival headline acts unveiled

Headline acts for Nantwich’s 9th Words & Music Festival have been unveiled.

Legendary punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke and Scottish singer Eddi Reader, formerly of Fairground Attraction, will lead the line-up for the six-day festival.

June 17, 2016
Nantwich Singers unveil Shakespeare concert programme

Nantwich Singers unveil Shakespeare concert programme

The programme for the next concert by the Nantwich Singers has been unveiled.

The hour-long recital of words and music is being staged to celebrate Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary this year.

June 16, 2016
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