Arts & Entertainment

New Nantwich art gallery to exhibit local artists

New Nantwich art gallery to exhibit local artists

An art gallery in Nantwich is preparing to show a two-week exhibition of works by local artists Amanda Challoner.

The exhibition at Love Art Gallery on Pillory Street will run from May 9 to 23.

April 26, 2015
Live comedy back with a bang at Nantwich Civic Hall

Live comedy back with a bang at Nantwich Civic Hall

Live comedy with “The Very Best In Stand Up” returns to Nantwich next week – and marks five years of the show at the Civic Hall.

Big names with hilarious acts have graced the staged in that time – and the May 1 show promises to be no different.

April 24, 2015
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power organisers launch contest

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power organisers launch contest

The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power event near Nantwich is inviting visitors from previous years to share their best CPOP shots.

Organisers of the June event, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors, say the best snaps will have the chance to win tickets, VIP parking and a helicopter ride.

April 24, 2015
The Sound of Music to be staged by Crewe Amateur Musical Society

The Sound of Music to be staged by Crewe Amateur Musical Society

By Claire Faulkner
The film version of ‘The Sound of Music’ celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

And to celebrate, Crewe Amateur Musical Society is getting ready to bring the well-loved show to the Lyceum Theatre.

April 21, 2015
Richard III archaeologist to give Nantwich Museum talk

Richard III archaeologist to give Nantwich Museum talk

Nantwich Museum is to host a King Richard III talk by one of the team who studied his skeleton unearthed in Leicester.

Bob Savage, weapons expert for University of Leicester “Search for Richard III” archaeological team, will give a talk called Killed the Boar, Shaved his Head, the Violent Death of King Richard III.

April 20, 2015
‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ 50s and 60s show at Civic Hall

‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ 50s and 60s show at Civic Hall

Nantwich Civic Hall will be stepping back in time to the golden era of the 1950s and 1960s.

A special “Shake, Rattle and Roll” musical event will bring the sounds of the two decades to life on May 9.

April 17, 2015
English Civil War Project launched by Nantwich Museum

English Civil War Project launched by Nantwich Museum

A new project at Nantwich Museum aims to help visitors further their knowledge of life in the town during the English Civil War.

The Nantwich Museum English Civil War Project will study the effect of war leading to the battle for the town in 1644.

April 9, 2015
Lee Nelson talks music, politics and growing up ahead of Crewe Lyceum show

Lee Nelson talks music, politics and growing up ahead of Crewe Lyceum show

By Sara Royle
Simon Brodkin is a trained doctor, husband, and father. Hardly the makings of a controversial stand-up comedian, you might think.
So we went along to find out more ahead of his Crewe Lyceum show as on-stage alter ego Lee Nelson.

April 8, 2015
Picture special: Nantwich Jazz Festival on Easter Saturday

Picture special: Nantwich Jazz Festival on Easter Saturday

Thousands of people welcomed the sun to Nantwich as the town’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival entered its third day.

Venues across the town hosted live music of all genres – and the “Saturday on the Square” was packed full of entertainment.

April 5, 2015
19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival kicks off with a bang

19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival kicks off with a bang

By Jonathan White
The 19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival has kicked off with a rip-roaring first night.

Organisers expect up to 40,000 people to attend the festival over its five-day period (April 2-6) with more than 100 performances at 16 venues in Nantwich.

April 3, 2015
Yew Tree Inn to stage Easter beer and music weekend

Yew Tree Inn to stage Easter beer and music weekend

The award-winning Yew Tree Inn at Spurstow, near Nantwich, is staging an Easter weekend of beer and music.

Pub licensee Jon Cox has combed the land to gather an array of 20 cask and craft keg ales alongside top live music and culinary specials.

April 1, 2015
Jimmy Carr and Sarah Millican to play Crewe Lyceum

Jimmy Carr and Sarah Millican to play Crewe Lyceum

Top comedians Jimmy Carr and Sarah Millican are coming to Crewe Lyceum – and will be on-sale in the next two weeks.

Millican and Carr have both been booked at the Lyceum Theatre later in 2015 as part of their UK tours.

March 25, 2015
Crewe Lyceum Theatre lines up Easter bonanza

Crewe Lyceum Theatre lines up Easter bonanza

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is staging a bonanza of productions during the Easter break.

And the shows will include a wide range of characters from Cbeebies, Basil Brush to Basil Fawlty.

March 24, 2015