Music Reviews

REVIEW: Showtime at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Showtime at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It was an honour to attend a special celebration at Crewe Lyceum this weekend.

YSD, formally the Yvonne School of Dancing celebrated their 70th birthday with Showtime.

March 14, 2022
Christmas choral music concert at St Mary’s Church Nantwich

Christmas choral music concert at St Mary’s Church Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Concordia performed a Christmas choral music concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on Saturday.

Alison Phillips was the conductor, accompanied by John Gough on piano.

December 7, 2021
REVIEW: Tom Seals returns to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: Tom Seals returns to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Dropped off at the front door and met by a New Orleans style big band, Tom Seals arrived in style for his homecoming show, part of The 45’s Tour at Crewe Lyceum.

During the show, Tom thanked the audience for their continued support and said it was a dream come true to play in such a beautiful venue.

October 15, 2021
Nantwich singer’s Glastonbury dreams crushed after festival cancelled

Nantwich singer’s Glastonbury dreams crushed after festival cancelled

A Nantwich singer’s dream of performing at Glastonbury has been shattered after the event was cancelled this year due to the pandemic.

Abbie Ozard had been invited to perform due to her success with more than 1.7 million Spotify streams if her songs.

January 27, 2021
Review: Sunday Night at the Lyceum, The Cat FM

Review: Sunday Night at the Lyceum, The Cat FM

By Claire Faulkner
Local community radio station The Cat delighted fans yesterday when they presented ‘Sunday Night at The Lyceum Theatre’.

The variety show was packed with singing, dancing and laughter, and was organised in aid of the Lost Little Ones MCH Charity Baby Bereavement Suite Appeal.

February 10, 2020
Review: Jason Donovan’s Amazing Midlife Crisis, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Jason Donovan’s Amazing Midlife Crisis, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum was full of Jason Donovan fans on Wednesday night when the 80s pop star visited South Cheshire with his Amazing Midlife Crisis Tour.

In the show, Donovan talked candidly about his life and career, his issues with addiction and the impact of losing his voice.

October 4, 2018
Review: The Crooners have Crewe Lyceum audience singing and dancing

Review: The Crooners have Crewe Lyceum audience singing and dancing

By Claire Faulkner
The audience at Crewe Lyceum were treated to a fantastic show full of Big Band swing with a twist of parody and heaps of British fun from The Crooners.

The Crooners are a dying breed. Often misunderstood in this modern world.

August 11, 2018
Review: Eurovision singer SuRie at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Eurovision singer SuRie at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It’s been a busy few weeks for UK Eurovision singer SuRie.

Since representing the UK in this year’s Eurovision, she has been touring with a new show. And on Sunday June 3 she played at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

June 3, 2018
REVIEW: 22nd Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival – IN PICTURES

REVIEW: 22nd Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival – IN PICTURES

Music fans have been flocking into Nantwich to enjoy an eclectic mix of live performances during the 22nd Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival.

Soggy conditions failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of revellers on Good Friday as they took in dozens of different shows in venues across town.

March 31, 2018
Review: Brine Leas “High School Musical” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Brine Leas “High School Musical” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Students from Brine Leas School took to the stage at The Lyceum this week with their production of High School Musical.

More than 100 students from years 7 to 12 took part on stage, in the band and as back stage crew.

February 18, 2018
Review: Limehouse Lizzy at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Limehouse Lizzy at Nantwich Civic Hall

In a hall crammed with ageing rockers, fading denim and graying hair, hundreds of Thin Lizzy fans rolled back the years in front of one of the legendary band’s best tribute acts.

And age was no barrier. By the end, the floor in front of the Nantwich Civic Hall stage was packed with head-banging air guitarists thanks to a memorable show by Limehouse Lizzy.

January 20, 2018
Review: The Bowie Experience, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: The Bowie Experience, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
David Bowie fans were treated to a great tribute night at The Lyceum when The Bowie Experience, The Golden Years Tour came to Crewe.

Opening the show with Space Oddity, singer Laurence Knight was supported by an exceptionally talented group of musicians who celebrated the music of one of the world greatest pop icons.

December 4, 2017
Review: Holly at Christmas, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Holly at Christmas, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
The audience at Crewe Lyceum definitely had their dancing shoes on and rocked the night away when Buddy Holly and The Cricketers performed their show Holly at Christmas.

Opening with ‘That’ll be The Day’, the show went on to feature all of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits.

November 28, 2017