Arts & Entertainment

Review: Shavington’s Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad “a delight”

Review: Shavington’s Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad “a delight”

By Sara Royle
It’s easy to be a little bit skeptical about pantomimes.

It may be an unfair generalisation, but an easy one to make having spent time as an usherette whereby I ended up seeing the same show at least 50 times.

February 18, 2015
Nantwich firm Kidz Kitchen to join in Science Week fun

Nantwich firm Kidz Kitchen to join in Science Week fun

Nantwich-based Kidz Kitchen and Rotary Clubs from Crewe and Nantwich are joining forces in national Science Week.

Local Rotarian from Nantwich Tom Protheroe has gathered a team to pass on their knowledge to inspire local youngsters.

February 18, 2015
X Factor star Amelia Lily to star at Crewe Lyceum show Joseph

X Factor star Amelia Lily to star at Crewe Lyceum show Joseph

Amelia Lily is set to bring X Factor the Crewe Lyceum in this year’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

She will perform the role of Narrator alongside fellow X Factor finalist Lloyd Daniel’s Joseph at the Lyceum from March 3 to 8.

February 18, 2015
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015 set to break visitor records

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015 set to break visitor records

The UK’s most dynamic motorsport event will be taking place near Nantwich again in 2015.

The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPOP) takes place over the weekend of June 12-14, under the theme of ‘power’ – on land, water and in the air.

February 17, 2015
New Crewe Concert Band musical director unveiled

New Crewe Concert Band musical director unveiled

Crewe Concert Band has announced the appointment of Glenn Thomas as its new musical director.

And the band’s first concert under his leadership will be together with Decibellas Ladies Choir at Nantwich Civic Hall on March 15.

February 12, 2015
“That’ll be the Day” musical director looks forward to Crewe Lyceum return

“That’ll be the Day” musical director looks forward to Crewe Lyceum return

By Claire Faulkner
To the delight of its fans, the smash hit musical ‘That’ll Be The Day’ returns to The Lyceum in Crewe later this month.

Well-known by theatre goers, ‘That’ll Be The Day’ has been described as the best rock and roll shown on the road, covering hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

February 9, 2015
Review: Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich welcomed back another year of Very Best in Stand Up – and once again it did not disappoint.

Four very different comedians welcomed in the 2015 programme with a rip-roaring show to a packed out Nantwich Civic Hall.

February 7, 2015
Review: The Stepmother, by Nantwich Players

Review: The Stepmother, by Nantwich Players

By Sara Royle
It’s interval time at the Nantwich Players Theatre, a venue that in my 23 years of Cheshire residency I’ve shamefully never put a foot in.

Charlotte Lightbody, director of Githa Sowerby’s The Stepmother, is chatting to audience members who have been invited along to tonight’s dress rehearsal.

February 7, 2015
Nantwich Film Club and more lined up for Civic Hall

Nantwich Film Club and more lined up for Civic Hall

Nantwich Film Club returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Monday February 9, with Monsieur Lazhar.

The Canadian French language drama, directed by Philippe Falardeau, tells the story of a recent emigrant of Algeria who takes over a Canadian classroom after a teacher’s tragic death.

February 6, 2015
Live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Live comedy returns to Nantwich this week with the first “Very Best in Stand Up” of 2015.

Four more top acts from the UK comedy circuit will be gracing the Nantwich Civic Hall stage this Friday (February 6).

February 2, 2015
Nantwich Museum launches latest comic on story of town’s salt

Nantwich Museum launches latest comic on story of town’s salt

Nantwich Museum has launched its latest edition “The Story of Nantwich Salt”.

It continues the series of comics on aspects of the history of the town and surrounding area.

January 23, 2015
Shavington Village to stage “Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad”

Shavington Village to stage “Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad”

The annual Shavington village pantomime is set to entertain audiences when it stages a week of performances.

“The Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad” is this year’s epic show presented by Shavington Village Festival Committee.

January 22, 2015
Crewe Lyceum Theatre to stage first wedding fayre

Crewe Lyceum Theatre to stage first wedding fayre

The stage is set for the Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s first Wedding Fayre this weekend.

The venue will feature displays from leading wedding suppliers in Cheshire, two bridal fashion catwalk shows and a showcase ceremony in the theatre’s historic auditorium.

January 22, 2015