Arts & Entertainment

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
Singer Hannah White wows customers at Nantwich Bloom shop

Singer Hannah White wows customers at Nantwich Bloom shop

By Jonathan White
Hungry customers at a Nantwich shop were treated to more than a just a tasty sandwich when they were wowed by a talented singer.

London-based songwriter Hannah White performed at the Bloom sandwich shop on Pillory Street.

May 6, 2016
Hilarious “Puppetry of the Penis” show arrives at Crewe Lyceum

Hilarious “Puppetry of the Penis” show arrives at Crewe Lyceum

The hilarious “Puppetry of the Penis” live show is set to pull in the crowds at Crewe Lyceum on May 20.

Puppetry of the Penis is an evening of puppetry with its pants off.

May 5, 2016
Reaseheath College Family Festival set for Nantwich

Reaseheath College Family Festival set for Nantwich

Reaseheath College’s Family Festival is gearing up for its annual event on May 15.

The action-packed festival, on the college’s Nantwich campus, will offer hundreds of activities and displays which appeal to all ages.

May 3, 2016
Four top acts line up for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

Four top acts line up for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall this week with a top bill of live comedy.

And two of the acts playing on May 6 are performing in Nantwich for the first time.

May 1, 2016
New Lowry theatre piece heads for Faddiley and Tattenhall venues

New Lowry theatre piece heads for Faddiley and Tattenhall venues

A psychological thriller developed by The Lowry theatre is heading to two rural venues in South Cheshire.

Animikii Theatre’s founders Henry McGrath and Adam Davies will stage “Origins” at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, and The Goodwill Hall, in Faddiley.

April 24, 2016
Preview: ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ at Crewe Lyceum

Preview: ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Music fans can look forward to the West End show ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ which comes to The Lyceum Theatre in Crewe.

Celebrating the story and lives of the sensational Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, this production promises to be one to remember.

April 20, 2016
Creative Art Group opens exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Creative Art Group opens exhibition at Nantwich Museum

‘The Way We See It’ is an exhibition featuring mixed media work of Cheshire’s Creative Art Group at Nantwich Museum until May 7.

Creative Art Group was established over 15 years ago and involves a large group of mixed experience artists tutored by Ann Roach.

April 12, 2016
Nantwich Sports Book Festival planned for May

Nantwich Sports Book Festival planned for May

Nantwich Town Council, Nantwich Bookshop and Max Books have teamed up to launch the first Nantwich Sports Book Festival.

A number of venues in the town are inviting prominent sports personalities and authors to discuss their latest book releases between May 4-7.

April 5, 2016