What’s On & Reviews

Acton Operatic Society to stage ‘Songs from Silver Screen’ fundraiser

Acton Operatic Society to stage ‘Songs from Silver Screen’ fundraiser

By Jonathan White
Music lovers are invited to a spectacular ‘Night at the Movies’ as Acton Operatic Society presents a special fundraising concert.

The ‘Songs from the Silver Screen’ concert will be held at St Mary’s Church in Acton on Saturday 29th March from 7.30pm.

March 9, 2025
Nantwich Youth Community Centre to stage ‘Micro Music Fest’

Nantwich Youth Community Centre to stage ‘Micro Music Fest’

Two young rock bands will be taking to the stage at Nantwich’s revitalised NYCC youth club on Friday April 4.

The “Micro Music Fest” has the backing of Nantwich’s independent record store Applestump Records.

March 8, 2025
Fundraising event for domestic abuse charity facing axe

Fundraising event for domestic abuse charity facing axe

By Jonathan White
Supporters of one of Britain’s longest-serving domestic abuse charities are to stage a South Cheshire fundraiser with best-selling author Adele Parks in a bid to prevent it closing.

MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) group is facing closure leaving thousands of vulnerable adults and children without critical support.

March 7, 2025
REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Amateur Musicals Society are calling for a strike this week at The Lyceum with their latest production, Made in Dagenham.

Directed by Rhianne Stubbs this inspirational and joyful production not only had the audience standing up for women’s rights, but also showing appreciation in a standing ovation.

March 7, 2025
World premiere rehearsed reading of ‘HeLa’ at Nantwich Players

World premiere rehearsed reading of ‘HeLa’ at Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to stage an exclusive “Members’ Night” featuring the world premiere of the English version of HeLa, a new play by Belgian author Aliénor Debrocq.

The special rehearsed reading will take place on Tuesday March 18, directed by Charlie Gobbett and Sharon Dutton.

March 6, 2025
“Wilding” film and debate set for Nantwich Civic Hall

“Wilding” film and debate set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Sustainable Nantwich is to host a screening of “Wilding” at Nantwich Civic Hall next month.

The film, described as “an inspiring true story that shows how we can revive nature and restore hope” will be on Monday April 28 from 7pm.

March 4, 2025
Hundreds enjoy 40th annual Universal Model Show in Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy 40th annual Universal Model Show in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Model-making enthusiasts and families from across the region gathered in Nantwich for the 40th annual Universal Model Show.

The show, hosted at Malbank School & Sixth Form College, was organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

March 2, 2025
Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is welcoming visitors back for two Lambing and Zoo Weekends, starting today (March 1)

The popular lambing experience takes place today and tomorrow (March 1-2) and again on March 8-9.

March 1, 2025
Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

A Photographic Exhibition featuring work by members of Nantwich Camera Club has opened at Nantwich Museum running until Saturday May 3.

It marks a return of the club to the museum with a popular exhibition of inspiring subjects.

March 1, 2025
REVIEW: Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons – Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons – Nantwich Players

“The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. But what if there was a limit?”

This is the question Nantwich Players pose in their latest production of Lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons by Sam Steiner.

March 1, 2025
Nantwich Players’ production to compete at Cheshire One Act Drama Festival

Nantwich Players’ production to compete at Cheshire One Act Drama Festival

Nantwich Players’ studio production of “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” will be heading to The Cheshire One Act Drama Festival on March 8 and 9.

It follows its run at Nantwich Players Theatre which launched tonight (Thursday February 27) to Sunday March 2.

February 27, 2025
Toe-tapping fun lined up at South Cheshire Ukulele Night

Toe-tapping fun lined up at South Cheshire Ukulele Night

By Jonathan White
Music lovers are in for a treat as the South Cheshire George Formby Society prepares to strike up the band for its next Ukulele Fun Night.

The event takes place this Friday February 28 at 7.30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, on Church Lane.

February 26, 2025
Nantwich Concert Band to perform Sixties special

Nantwich Concert Band to perform Sixties special

Nantwich Concert Band will be back in action next month with a special “Sounds of the Sixties” event.

The concert will take place at Nantwich Town’s football stadium on Sunday March 16.

February 25, 2025