Arts & Entertainment

Crewe & Nantwich U3A display to be held in Wistaston

Crewe & Nantwich U3A display to be held in Wistaston

An exhibition of paintings, drawings, photographs, needlework, craft, creative writing and floristry will be staged by Crewe and Nantwich branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A).

The display will be opened next Wednesday (August 12) in St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston.

August 5, 2015
Tony Christie to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Tony Christie to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Legendary singer Tony Christie will be singing at Crewe Lyceum Theatre as part of his UK tour this year.

Christie had a string of hits in the 1960s, and returned to fame 10 years ago with the re release of “Is This the Way to Amarillo?” for Comic Relief.

August 4, 2015
Gala concert in Nantwich to raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

Gala concert in Nantwich to raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

A gala concert night will bring the sound of the valleys to Nantwich Parish Church.

Tickets are on sale for the concert staged by St Luke’s Hospice and featuring the internationally-acclaimed Rhos Orpheus Male Choir and Roberts Bakery Band.

August 1, 2015
Sherlock Holmes performs at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Sherlock Holmes performs at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

One of Britain’s best-loved detectives is live on-stage in a new case at Crewe Lyceum next week.

Sherlock Holmes and the Ripper Murders, will play at the venue from Monday August 3 to Wednesday August 5.

July 31, 2015
Nantwich at Play exhibition now showing at Museum

Nantwich at Play exhibition now showing at Museum

Fun is the key note of the Nantwich at Play exhibition which has opened at Nantwich Museum until September 19.

The exhibition, with a theme on changing social influences, illustrates how people of Nantwich have spent their leisure time through the ages.

July 30, 2015
Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up lines up top acts for new season

Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up lines up top acts for new season

The Very Best in Stand Up is gearing up for a return to Nantwich in five weeks – with a host of top stars lined up for a new season.

Live comedy fans will pack out Nantwich Civic Hall again when the new season kicks off on September 4.

July 27, 2015
Big Day Out set to be big hit on Nantwich Show ground

Big Day Out set to be big hit on Nantwich Show ground

This year’s Big Day Out in Nantwich is a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in aid of St Luke’s Hospice and Macmillan.

The event will be held at the Nantwich Show ground on Sunday August 2 from 11am to 4pm.

July 24, 2015
Crewe Lyceum lines up summer fun in school holidays

Crewe Lyceum lines up summer fun in school holidays

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is staging a series of fun shows during the school summer holidays.

Family activities begin with the free Family Open Day on Saturday August 1 filled with activities.

July 17, 2015
Mayor enjoys St Mary’s Church summer serenade concert

Mayor enjoys St Mary’s Church summer serenade concert

Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin was among a packed audience at St Mary’s Church Summer Serenade Concert.

The concert brought together a number of choirs from around the area including Simply Allsorts, Simply Harmony, Dolly Mixtures and Singcoption, directed by Chris Hale.

July 16, 2015
Heritage Opera to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

Heritage Opera to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

Stars of Heritage Opera will be performing favourite operatic music at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Demand for the group’s return has been high, so they return with A Passion For Opera on Monday July 27.

July 13, 2015
Toyah Willcox Nantwich Civic Hall show in pictures

Toyah Willcox Nantwich Civic Hall show in pictures

Legendary singer Toyah Willcox wowed a packed Nantwich Civic Hall as fans queued around the block to watch her perform.

The original Princess of Punk arrived in town during her UK Close Up and Personal Tour.

July 13, 2015
Nantwich Library to host Edwardian postcards talk

Nantwich Library to host Edwardian postcards talk

Nantwich’s new-look library will be hosting a one-off talk on postcards of Edwardian times.

The Beam Street venue, which recently re-opened after refurbishment work, is staging the talk delivered by Linda Clarke, from Cheshire Archives and Local Studies.

July 10, 2015
Barbara Dickson to star at Nantwich Words & Music Festival

Barbara Dickson to star at Nantwich Words & Music Festival

By Kirsty Rollings
The line-up for the 8th Words and Music Festival in Nantwich has been unveiled – and includes star singer and actress Barbara Dickson.

She Scottish-born singer will be one of the big draws to the six-day festival in October.

July 8, 2015