Arts & Entertainment

Crewe Lyceum to stage “Annie” as part of Summer Youth Project

Crewe Lyceum to stage “Annie” as part of Summer Youth Project

The Summer Youth Project has returned to Crewe Lyceum and will be showing a production of “Annie” this month.

The project is back for its third year and will see around 90 young people taking part during August to bring the hard knock tale of Annie to life.

August 9, 2025
Nantwich to mark VJ 80 Day with events on August 15

Nantwich to mark VJ 80 Day with events on August 15

Nantwich is to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day next Friday August 15.

VJ 80 Day will be commemorated as it signifies the real end of the Second World War after Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945.

August 6, 2025
‘Nantwich at War’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Nantwich at War’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A “Nantwich at War” exhibition considering life in the town and its contribution to World War II has opened at Nantwich Museum.

It is being held in the Community Gallery and is due to run until Saturday 11 October.

August 4, 2025
Aerial view of the Peacock Railway in Willaston

Peacock Railway in Willaston hosts first mid-week running day

By Jonathan White
History was made this week at one of South Cheshire’s best-kept secrets, as the Peacock Railway welcomed visitors for its first-ever Mid-week Running Day.

The miniature railway behind The Peacock Inn in Willaston – run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society – offered rides around its picturesque quarter-mile 5-inch gauge track.

August 2, 2025
Nantwich band Unit 17 mark new single with live gigs

Nantwich band Unit 17 mark new single with live gigs

Popular Nantwich band Unit 17 have released a new single which they will mark at a series of gigs in August.

It will culminate in the band performing two sets at the Nantwich Food festival between August 29-31.

July 30, 2025
“Ancient Villages – Seven Miles Round Nantwich” exhibition opens

“Ancient Villages – Seven Miles Round Nantwich” exhibition opens

A new Nantwich Museum exhibition focuses on villages around Nantwich – many of which are older than the town itself.

“Ancient Villages – Seven Miles Round Nantwich” has opened at the Pillory Street Museum and is due to run until Saturday October 11.

July 30, 2025
Lucky families line up for bird box making in Nantwich

Lucky families line up for bird box making in Nantwich

Twenty-five lucky families in Nantwich will get the chance to build a new home for a bird or bat family this week.

The one-off Bird/Bat Box making session takes place this Thursday July 31 between 1:30-3:30pm at St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Nantwich.

July 29, 2025
Fans have chance to sing with John Barrowman at Lyceum

Fans have chance to sing with John Barrowman at Lyceum

Fans of popular entertainer John Barrowman have a chance to sing live on stage with the star when he comes to Crewe Lyceum this Christmas.

The American actor and singer has launched a nationwide talent search ahead of his “Camp As Christmas” tour, which comes to the Lyceum Theatre on Wednesday December 3.

July 25, 2025
Bird box making workshop to be held in Nantwich

Bird box making workshop to be held in Nantwich

Bird and wildlife lovers are being invited to attend a special bird box making workshop in Nantwich.

The free event takes place at St Mary’s Parish Rooms in Nantwich on Thursday July 31.

July 21, 2025
Studio Nantwich gears up for another Day Clubbing event

Studio Nantwich gears up for another Day Clubbing event

Studio Nantwich on Castle Street is turning up the volume again for another Day Clubbing event on Saturday September 6.

The event, which runs from 5pm until 10pm, is exclusively for the over 30s crowd and it will feature Seb Fontaine, a renowned English house music DJ and producer.

July 14, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival shortlisted in Cheshire Life 2025 awards

Nantwich Food Festival shortlisted in Cheshire Life 2025 awards

Nantwich Food Festival has been shortlisted for one of the Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2025.

The festival is shortlisted in the new “Specialist Venue or Event of the Year” category.

July 14, 2025
Food History walking tours return to Nantwich Food Festival

Food History walking tours return to Nantwich Food Festival

Food history walking tours will add to the feast of entertainment planned during Nantwich Food Festival, August 29-31.

Organisers have extended their popular walking tours with breakfast and lunchtime sessions taking place at landmark venues.

July 13, 2025
Nantwich Museum gears up for “The Wonders of Colour” August events

Nantwich Museum gears up for “The Wonders of Colour” August events

Staff and volunteers at Nantwich Museum are preparing for “The Wonders of Colour” events from Thursday August 7th until Thursday August 28th.

The series has been supported with funding from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

July 9, 2025