Arts & Entertainment

Strictly’s Lisa Riley launches Cheshire panto at Bridgemere Garden Centre

Strictly’s Lisa Riley launches Cheshire panto at Bridgemere Garden Centre

Cheshire’s biggest pantomime “Jack and the Beanstalk” is already blooming with a ‘giant’ panto launch at Bridgemere Garden Centre, Nantwich.

The stars were out in full force for the event with Lisa Riley and Brendan Sheerin exploring the centre’s gardens and joining supporters of Crewe Lyceum with a special meet and greet.

September 8, 2014
Interview: “Hi De Hi” star Su Pollard on her debut at Crewe Lyceum

Interview: “Hi De Hi” star Su Pollard on her debut at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Chatting to Su Pollard is like talking to an old friend.

The star of hit TV comedies like ‘Hi De Hi’, ‘You Rang M’Lord’ and ‘Oh Dr Beeching’ will be performing alongside Cannon and Ball in ‘Ha Ha Hood and The Prince of Leaves’ at Crewe Lyceum on September 10.

September 4, 2014
First World War food talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

First World War food talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

A second talk in a series accompanying the “Nantwich and the First World War” exhibition will be staged today (September 3) at 3pm.

Bill Pearson, of Reaseheath College, will speak at Nantwich Museum on Food Production around the time of World War 1.

September 3, 2014
Abba 40th anniversary tribute arrives at Crewe Lyceum

Abba 40th anniversary tribute arrives at Crewe Lyceum

The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show arrives at the Crewe Lyceum on September 7.

The two-hour spectacular celebrates the 40th anniversary of the group’s classic Waterloo.

September 1, 2014
Nantwich Museum creates buzz over Food and Drink Festival event

Nantwich Museum creates buzz over Food and Drink Festival event

A Nantwich Museum exhibition during the town’s Food and Drink Festival is sure to create a buzz – with the focus on bees!

The Pillory Street venue, which will be open 10.30-4.30pm during the three-day festival, has a First World War exhibition on show.

August 29, 2014
Brit pop giants Dodgy to play at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Brit pop giants Dodgy to play at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

More big name performers have been signed up to play at the Nantwich Words and Music Festival.

The latest addition is Dodgy (pictured), the Brit Pop giants from the early 1990s.

August 22, 2014
Nantwich Museum to host First World War historian talk

Nantwich Museum to host First World War historian talk

The first of a series of talks accompanying the “Nantwich and the First World War” exhibition at Nantwich Museum takes place this week.

Prominent local historian Mark Potts will speak on “The Great War – the cost to the families of Nantwich” tomorrow (Wednesday August 20).

August 19, 2014
Open air theatre from Chapterhouse to be staged in Nantwich

Open air theatre from Chapterhouse to be staged in Nantwich

Open air theatre company Chapterhouse are to stage a performance in Nantwich as part of a national UK tour.

The production this year is The Jungle Book, and it will be staged on the lawn of Reaseheath Hall on Wednesday August 27.

August 19, 2014
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich’s eagerly-awaited Food and Drink Festival will boost the town’s economy by £2 million, say organisers.

They say the event, over the first weekend in September, promises to be bigger and better with more attractions, late night opening and larger marquees housing delicacies from across the globe.

August 15, 2014
Nantwich Museum invites public to shape treasures display

Nantwich Museum invites public to shape treasures display

Visitors to Nantwich Museum are invited to an Open Day where they can influence the form of the new “Treasures of Nantwich” display.

The new exhibition has been funded by a grant of £8,250 through the Art Fund, supported by The Headley Trust.

August 13, 2014
New season of Very Best in Stand Up to hit Nantwich next month

New season of Very Best in Stand Up to hit Nantwich next month

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall next month with the first show of a new season of quality comedy stretching into 2015.

And organisers have vowed they will be bringing the best acts available from the international comedy circuit to town.

August 11, 2014
Lyceum Theatre lines up summer fun for Nantwich youngsters

Lyceum Theatre lines up summer fun for Nantwich youngsters

Nantwich and Crewe youngsters on school breaks can enjoy a packed programme of entertainment at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre.

Children’s shows begin with Angelina Ballerina on July 31.

July 30, 2014
Nantwich Museum hosts new First World War exhibition

Nantwich Museum hosts new First World War exhibition

A fascinating insight into Nantwich life during the First World War has been unveiled at Nantwich Museum.

“Nantwich and the First World War – the impact of war on a market town” is a new exhibition at the museum on Pillory Street.

July 23, 2014