What’s On & Reviews

Polka Dot Pirate show to thrill youngsters in Nantwich

Polka Dot Pirate show to thrill youngsters in Nantwich

This year’s Christmas show in Nantwich is enjoying record ticket sales, say organisers.

Polka Dot Pirate show is the latest show from the creators of Santa’s Dizzy Day and Santa’s Rusty Robot.

November 30, 2016
Todd Miller and Joe Loss Orchestra return to Nantwich Civic

Todd Miller and Joe Loss Orchestra return to Nantwich Civic

Todd Miller and the Joe Loss Orchestra return to Nantwich for a fundraising Christmas concert next month.

The orchestra, who take to the stage on Friday December 16, has been performing for decades to audiences young and old.

November 28, 2016
Nantwich to host final Very Best in Stand Up comedy of 2016

Nantwich to host final Very Best in Stand Up comedy of 2016

The Very Best In Stand Up comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for the last show of 2016.

The first act of the evening is Michael Fabbri, with a reputation as one of the most promising up and coming comedians on the circuit.

November 28, 2016
Nantwich Singers Christmas concert to be held in St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers Christmas concert to be held in St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers are to stage a Christmas concert in St Mary’s Church on Saturday December 10.

The performance, called “This is the Truth” is taken from the words of an old English folk carol which Vaughan Williams used to open his “Fantasia on Christmas Carols”.

November 26, 2016
Nantwich Santa Dash on December 11 in aid of Hope House

Nantwich Santa Dash on December 11 in aid of Hope House

Nantwich Santa Dash will be held on December 11 to help raise funds for Hope House.

Scores of Santas young and old will dress in red coats and beards and charge through Nantwich town centre.

November 23, 2016
Nantwich fire officers to stage Brake road safety event

Nantwich fire officers to stage Brake road safety event

Nantwich firefighters will host a dedicated ‘Brake road safety event’ in the town this week.

The event, part of the National Road Safety week, will take place at Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich on November 24, from 2pm to 4pm.

November 20, 2016
Review: The Buddy Holly Story, Crewe Lyceum

Review: The Buddy Holly Story, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
The award-winning show ‘Buddy : The Buddy Holly Story’ left the audience at The Lyceum dancing in the aisles.

The jukebox musical is beautifully staged and very entertaining.

November 18, 2016
Chinese State Circus rolls into Crewe Lyceum this month

Chinese State Circus rolls into Crewe Lyceum this month

The internationally-acclaimed Chinese State Circus will roll into South Cheshire later this month.

Crewe Lyceum will host the spectacular new live production Dynasty on Tuesday November 29.

November 16, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage craft group Christmas fayres

Nantwich Museum to stage craft group Christmas fayres

Nantwich Museum is to stage two Christmas Fayres featuring goods made by the museum’s Craft Group.

The fayres will take place on November 19 and 26, between 10.30am and 3pm.

November 15, 2016
Wych Malbank Lodge raises £800 at Wybunbury event for Bloodwise

Wych Malbank Lodge raises £800 at Wybunbury event for Bloodwise

By Jonathan White
The Lodge of Wych Malbank helped raise £1,600 at a hog roast fund-raising event at Corner Farm in Wybunbury.

The money has been given to Bloodwise, formerly known as Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, and the Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

November 14, 2016
First TEDx Nantwich event proves big hit at Civic Hall

First TEDx Nantwich event proves big hit at Civic Hall

By Jonathan White
A sell-out audience at Nantwich Civic Hall enjoyed the town’s inaugural TEDxNantwich event.

The event took place at the Nantwich Civic Hall and featured a range of enthralling and informative presentations.

November 6, 2016
Buddy Holly Story UK tour arrives at Crewe Lyceum

Buddy Holly Story UK tour arrives at Crewe Lyceum

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is back touring the UK – and will be live at Crewe Lyceum later this month.

The show has inspired a generation of multi-million selling juke-box musicals, including Mamma Mia and We Will Rock You.

November 5, 2016
Bickerton Village Hall to host “From Strauss to the Movies”

Bickerton Village Hall to host “From Strauss to the Movies”

An award-winning crossover classical ensemble, who perform music from some of the greatest film soundtracks, is to play Bickerton Village Hall.

Fordante will perform “From Strauss To The Movies” at Bickerton on Wednesday November 23 at 7.30pm.

November 3, 2016