Arts & Entertainment

The Studio in Nantwich to host fundraising festival concerts

The Studio in Nantwich to host fundraising festival concerts

By Jonathan White
The Studio nightclub in Nantwich are to stage two charity fundraising concerts during the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

The two concerts will take place in their Bank Stage covered marquee on Bowers Row car park on the Thursday and Friday (March 28-29) of the festival.

February 23, 2024
Author set for Nantwich Bookshop talk on his memoirs

Author set for Nantwich Bookshop talk on his memoirs

By Jonathan White
Author Imran Ahmad will talk about his book ‘The Perfect Gentleman: a Muslim boy meets the West’ at Nantwich Bookshop next month.

The funny and deeply insightful memoir is about a young Pakistani boy growing up in 1970s Britain.

February 21, 2024
Nantwich Civic Hall announces 2024 live music line-up

Nantwich Civic Hall announces 2024 live music line-up

The full programme of 2024 live music events at Nantwich Civic Hall has been unveiled.

And it all kicks off with leading British Slide guitarist and singer Troy Redfern this Saturday February 24.

February 20, 2024
Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

An exhibition paying tribute to Crewe suffragist Ada Chew is moving to a final venue in the town before leaving the area.

Hundreds of people have visited the display since it opened at Crewe Market Hall last July and then moved to the town library and Queen’s Park café.

February 12, 2024
Nantwich ‘Universal Model Show’ to take place at Malbank School

Nantwich ‘Universal Model Show’ to take place at Malbank School

By Jonathan White
The annual Universal Model Show is to take place on Sunday February 25 at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

This family friendly show is organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

February 3, 2024
Nantwich Concert Band to perform at cricket club

Nantwich Concert Band to perform at cricket club

Nantwich Concert Band are planning a concert at the town’s cricket club in March.

The show, called “Back to the 80s”, will take place on Sunday March 3 at Nantwich Cricket Club off Whitehouse Lane.

January 29, 2024
Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Amateur thespians across South Cheshire have been nominated for 10 major awards as they prepare to raise the curtain on their latest production, Red Riding Hood.

They are set to take to the stage in the 45th Shavington Village pantomime, backed by local employer Mornflake, in Crewe.

January 28, 2024
Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Activities begin at 10am today (January 27) for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

There are general activities around the town centre between 10am and 12.45pm.

January 27, 2024
Nigel Stonier, organiser of Words and Music Festival

New “open mic” night launched in Nantwich by festival organisers

The organisers of Nantwich’s Words and Music festival have launched a new “open mic” regular event in the town.

Called “Tuesdays”, the event will be held at the Red Cow pub on Beam Street every two weeks.

January 26, 2024
Geoff Norcott brings “Basic Bloke” show to Crewe Lyceum

Geoff Norcott brings “Basic Bloke” show to Crewe Lyceum

Geoff Norcott brings his “Basic Bloke” UK tour to Crewe Lyceum on March 22.

Norcott is familiar face on TV appearing on Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of Ten Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and others.

January 23, 2024
True story of Post Office scandal comes to Crewe Lyceum

True story of Post Office scandal comes to Crewe Lyceum

The explosive Post Office scandal story which has rocked the UK in recent weeks will be told in a special show at Crewe Lyceum in April.

It tells the story of how hundreds of innocent people fought to clear their names after being pursued by the Post Office through the criminal courts because the faulty IT system.

January 22, 2024
New Creative Writing course launches at Brine Leas in Nantwich

New Creative Writing course launches at Brine Leas in Nantwich

A new seven-week course on Creative Writing is set to start at Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich.

The course, run by Liam Doran, will launch on Thursday 25th January, from 7pm to 9pm.

January 13, 2024
Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club are about to stage their annual fundraising show at Acton Village Hall this month.

The first performance of their panto “Beauty and the Beast” is tonight from 7.30pm and is just £5 entry.

January 10, 2024