What’s On & Reviews

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich for top May line-up

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich for top May line-up

Promoters of the popular ‘Very Best In Stand Up’ celebrate 15 years of shows in Nantwich with another top line-up for their May gig.

Fourteen of those years it has been staged at Nantwich Civic Hall with comedians across the industry performing and going on to become household names.

April 24, 2024
Christmas comes early as Crewe Lyceum unveil panto line up

Christmas comes early as Crewe Lyceum unveil panto line up

Popular panto duo Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston will return to star in this year’s Crewe Lyceum Christmas pantomime “Beauty and the Beast”, it was announced today.

The panto, which will run from 13 December 2024 to 5 January 2025, is always a favourite among families across South Cheshire.

April 23, 2024
Castle Artisan Events to stage new Artisan Market in Nantwich

Castle Artisan Events to stage new Artisan Market in Nantwich

A new Artisan Market is coming to Nantwich this weekend.

It is being organised by Castle Artisan Events, known for award-winning Castle Artisan Market and the Potteries Artisan Market.

April 22, 2024
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes ready to roll in 2024

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes ready to roll in 2024

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes’ will take place on Saturday June 8.

The popular event is organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust and opens at 1pm with the pie rolling from 3pm.

April 20, 2024
REVIEW: “Kinky Boots” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

REVIEW: “Kinky Boots” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

Crewe Amateur Musicals Society celebrated their 100 year anniversary by bringing Kinky Boots to the stage at the Lyceum this week, and what a fabulous show to celebrate with, writes Claire Faulkner.

Based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie Price, who inherits a struggling shoe factory and his friendship with Lola, a drag queen who is ready to take on the world.

April 18, 2024
Nantwich Players to stage latest show “Girl on the Train”

Nantwich Players to stage latest show “Girl on the Train”

Nantwich Players have unveiled their latest production, called “The Girl on the Train”.

It is based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and the DreamWorks film and adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel.

April 16, 2024
Reaseheath College to stage annual Family Festival in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage annual Family Festival in Nantwich

A day of discovery and entertainment takes place at Reaseheath College’s annual Family Festival on its Nantwich campus next month.

The popular event highlights the college’s diverse offerings and celebrating the local community and takes place on Sunday May 12.

April 15, 2024
Nantwich Museum to host series of Spring talks

Nantwich Museum to host series of Spring talks

Nantwich Museum have launched three Spring talks which will all take place in the museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The first takes place on Wednesday 24 April, from 7pm, called “Accidental Discoveries” by Bryan Roe.

April 13, 2024
Crewe Gang Show returns to Crewe Lyceum in May

Crewe Gang Show returns to Crewe Lyceum in May

More than 70 scouts from across South Cheshire will star in the Crewe Gang Show perform at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre from May 1-4.

The bi-annual variety performance, a tradition since 1938, promises an evening of entertainment and talent featuring Scouts from South West Cheshire.

April 13, 2024
Kinky Boots by CAMS to hit Crewe Lyceum stage

Kinky Boots by CAMS to hit Crewe Lyceum stage

By Claire Faulkner
Kinky Boots is set to hit the stage at The Lyceum next Wednesday.

And the members of Crewe Amateur Musical Society welcomed a very special visitor this week at one of their rehearsals.

April 12, 2024
Nantwich outdoor brine pool to open for new season on April 20

Nantwich outdoor brine pool to open for new season on April 20

Nantwich’s famous outdoor brine pool will be opening for the 2024 season on April 20.

The pool at Nantwich Leisure Centre – believed to the only inland brine pool left in the UK – is a popular draw for many in the region.

April 11, 2024
Hospice marks 20th Midnight Walk with Robbie Williams act

Hospice marks 20th Midnight Walk with Robbie Williams act

St Luke’s Hospice will be staging its 20th Midnight Walk event in June between Nantwich and Crewe.

And this year it will feature an evening of entertainment with a concert by popular Robbie Williams tribute act, Scott Borley.

April 8, 2024
Spitfires to take to the skies over Marbury Merry Days

Spitfires to take to the skies over Marbury Merry Days

By Jonathan White
A Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is set to fly overhead during the Marbury Merry Days festival in May.

The two-day traditional country fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 11-12.

April 7, 2024