What’s On & Reviews

Singing star Milly Forrest to perform with Nantwich Choral Society

Singing star Milly Forrest to perform with Nantwich Choral Society

Nantwich is to welcome singing sensation Milly Forrest, a former cloakroom attendant who shot to fame after standing in for a soprano who was ill.

The 24-year-old wowed critics last year when she stepped into the spotlight at the world-famous chamber music venue Wigmore Hall in London where she worked evenings as an usher.

March 8, 2018
Preview: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society’s ‘My Fair Lady’

Preview: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society’s ‘My Fair Lady’

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Amateur Musicals Society have been busy rehearsing for their latest production of My Fair Lady.

And Charlotte Blake is looking forward to playing Eliza Dolittle.

March 6, 2018
Nantwich youngsters in driving seat for Jaguar ‘ultimate driving experience’

Nantwich youngsters in driving seat for Jaguar ‘ultimate driving experience’

Nantwich youngsters can be firmly in the driving seat of one of the top sports cars.

Jaguar is to stage an “ultimate young driver experience” at Dorfold Hall in Nantwich aimed at 11-17 year olds.

March 6, 2018
Nantwich to Crewe 2018 Midnight Walk in aid of St Luke’s Hospice unveiled

Nantwich to Crewe 2018 Midnight Walk in aid of St Luke’s Hospice unveiled

This year’s St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk between Nantwich and Crewe is stepping back to the 80s!

The popular annual fundraiser is returning on Saturday June 30, and organisers are encouraging ladies to go all ‘footloose’ for this year’s event.

March 4, 2018
“Face of Nantwich” exhibition opens at town’s museum

“Face of Nantwich” exhibition opens at town’s museum

An exhibition which displays portaits of well-known faces of Nantwich, has opened at the town’s museum.

“The Face of Nantwich” exhibition has opened in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.

March 3, 2018
Best-selling classic ‘Dear Zoo’ heads for Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Best-selling classic ‘Dear Zoo’ heads for Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Author Rod Campbell’s best-selling classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, is being brought to life for the very first time – and is heading for Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

The new stage production of a book which has delighted generations of young readers since 1982, has started out on a UK tour.

March 2, 2018
Elvis to perform at Crewe & Nantwich RUFC fundraiser

Elvis to perform at Crewe & Nantwich RUFC fundraiser

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC members will swap boots for blue suede shoes when Elvis struts his stuff at a club fundraiser.

South Cheshire’s famous Elvis impersonator Paul Larcombe will be performing at the Vagrants in Willaston on Friday March 9.

February 27, 2018
35th South Cheshire Militaire show at Malbank pulls in the crowds

35th South Cheshire Militaire show at Malbank pulls in the crowds

By Jonathan White
The 35th annual South Cheshire Militaire universal model show proved a big pull for hundreds of visitors at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

The show, organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club, included an amazing array of models and displays.

February 27, 2018
Frank Spencer heads for Crewe Lyceum on ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em’ UK tour

Frank Spencer heads for Crewe Lyceum on ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em’ UK tour

It was one of biggest comedy shows of a decade – and a comedy character remembered and loved by millions.

Now Frank Spencer is about to hit the Crewe Lyceum stage when the first ever production of the TV series Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em comes to town during a UK tour.

February 24, 2018
Hundreds expect to flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds expect to flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds of local families will be flocking to Reaseheath College in Nantwich for the first two weekends of March to enjoy the popular lambing events.

The lambing weekends have been a major draw to the college for the past 22 years.

February 24, 2018
Review: Shavington Village Festival’s ‘Aladdin’ at Shavington Academy

Review: Shavington Village Festival’s ‘Aladdin’ at Shavington Academy

By Claire Faulkner
Shavington Village Festival Committee are delighting audiences this week by presenting their 40th consecutive pantomime, Aladdin.

Written by Bradford and Webster and directed by Rachel Hadzik-Chesters, this feel-good traditional panto was great entertainment and enjoyed by everyone who saw it on opening night.

February 22, 2018
Malbank School in Nantwich to stage Universal Model Show

Malbank School in Nantwich to stage Universal Model Show

The Universal Model Show will be staged at Malbank 6th Form College in Nantwich this weekend, February 25.

The family-friendly show will feature a wide range of exhibits including military, figures, large scale aircraft, ships, railways, science fiction, wargames, flying aircraft, remote control tanks and more.

February 21, 2018
“We Love 90s House” live event in Nantwich in aid of charity

“We Love 90s House” live event in Nantwich in aid of charity

A ‘We love 90s House Live’ concert will take place at The Studio Nightclub in Nantwich next month.

Admission is free to the event on Friday March 2, with donations to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity.

February 21, 2018