Arts & Entertainment

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
Drama group Audlem 5As to raise “Mend Our Mum” funds

Drama group Audlem 5As to raise “Mend Our Mum” funds

A local drama group is celebrating 20 years with its latest production which will raise money for the “Mend Our Mum” appeal.

Audlem 5As will be performing Jack and the Beanstalk all next week.

January 20, 2015
Nantwich Museum hosts “battlefields” talk by historian

Nantwich Museum hosts “battlefields” talk by historian

A special talk called “Commemorating Battlefields: from Nantwich (1644) to the Great War (1914-18)” takes place on Saturday January 31.

Dr Ian Atherton, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Keele, will be hosting the talk.

January 19, 2015
Agatha Christie event returns to Rookery Hall in Nantwich

Agatha Christie event returns to Rookery Hall in Nantwich

Agatha Christie murder mystery returns to Rookery Hall Hotel in Nantwich.

And for the first time, Agatha Christie Limited has allowed her characters and stories to be featured in a live interactive event.

January 18, 2015
Nantwich Family Films @ 4 returns this weekend

Nantwich Family Films @ 4 returns this weekend

Organisers of Nantwich Family Films @ 4 have unveiled their next few screenings.

The next event is this Sunday January 18, with the screening of the hit movie “How To Train Your Dragon 2”.

January 14, 2015
“Nantwich under Siege” exhibition opens at town museum

“Nantwich under Siege” exhibition opens at town museum

A new exhibition called “Nantwich under Siege 1643-1644” is opening at the Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

It feature results of latest research looking at life in and around the town during the great siege.

January 9, 2015
Birds Bees & Butterflies exhibition set for Nantwich Museum

Birds Bees & Butterflies exhibition set for Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum welcomes back the popular exhibition, Birds Bees & Butterflies.

The exhibition, which proved a big hit in 2012, celebrates the work of local artist Colleen Parker.

January 5, 2015
Richmond Village Nantwich plans charity Murder Mystery night

Richmond Village Nantwich plans charity Murder Mystery night

A ‘Murder Mystery’ night is being staged in Nantwich to help raise money for the town mayor’s local charities.

Richmond Village Nantwich will host the murder mystery dinner on Saturday February 28.

December 30, 2014
Panto stars Lisa Riley and Brendan Sheerin on their Lyceum experience

Panto stars Lisa Riley and Brendan Sheerin on their Lyceum experience

By Claire Faulkner
It’s been a busy Christmas week for everyone in Crewe and Nantwich – none more so than for the cast and crew of ‘Jack and The Beanstalk’ panto.

The show is currently wowing packed crowds at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe.

December 26, 2014