What’s On & Reviews

Dave Johns to compere next Nantwich ‘Very Best in Stand Up’

Dave Johns to compere next Nantwich ‘Very Best in Stand Up’

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civil Hall on October 7.

Four top stand up comedians from around the globe will be performing – led by compere Dave Johns on his return to the town.

September 29, 2016
Review: Joan Collins Unscripted, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Joan Collins Unscripted, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
A packed audience at the Lyceum in Crewe were treated to an unforgettable evening of entertainment with Hollywood icon Joan Collins.

British superstar Dame Joan was in Crewe with her one woman show ‘Unscripted’.

September 29, 2016
Review: ‘One Man Star Wars Trilogy’ at Crewe Lyceum

Review: ‘One Man Star Wars Trilogy’ at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
In a theatre not too far away, science fiction fans were treated to an evening of top entertainment when internationally-acclaimed ‘One Man Star Wars Trilogy’ came to Crewe Lyceum.

Directed by T J Rowe, and written and performed by Charles Ross, the trilogy relives the classic first three Star Wars films in just one hour.

September 26, 2016
Beeston Castle to stage popular Autumn Fair

Beeston Castle to stage popular Autumn Fair

A celebration of autumn comes to Beeston Castle and Woodland Park on October 1 and 2.

The English Heritage castle near Nantwich celebrates its annual Autumn Fair with falconry displays, music, foraging, local craftsmen, wildlife groups, and even a dog show.

September 26, 2016
Ten Plus @ Nantwich exhibition opens at museum

Ten Plus @ Nantwich exhibition opens at museum

The ‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich’ exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.

It is an exhibition of contemporary textile art by northern-based textile art collective Ten Plus Textiles.

September 25, 2016
Cheshirati authors event planned for Nantwich Library

Cheshirati authors event planned for Nantwich Library

Cheshire authors will be gathering at Nantwich Library to chat to book fans about their work.

It’s the latest in a series of Cheshirati ‘readers events’ being held around the county.

September 24, 2016
Young Nantwich musician embarks on musical marathon

Young Nantwich musician embarks on musical marathon

A young Nantwich musician has embarked on a musical marathon – performing 66 gigs in less than 60 days!

And Marc Gallagher, who is studying Music Technology at university, is continuing his ‘streak’ of shows at venues around the region.

September 22, 2016
Third NanoCon entertains hundreds at Nantwich Civic Hall

Third NanoCon entertains hundreds at Nantwich Civic Hall

Hundreds of sci-fi fans flocked to Nantwich for the third NanoCon event at the Civic Hall.

The main hall featured a collectors market of stalls, selling collectable merchandise, hand-made goods and artwork, and ample autograph and photo opportunities with stars of TV and the movies.

September 21, 2016
Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup celebrates 50th anniversary

Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup celebrates 50th anniversary

Staff at Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup will be celebrating their half century with a special birthday bash.

The group, which opened back in 1966, is staging a 50th anniversary at Nantwich Cricket Club on Whitehouse Lane on September 25.

September 20, 2016
Superstar Joan Collins looks forward to Crewe Lyceum show

Superstar Joan Collins looks forward to Crewe Lyceum show

Global superstar Joan Collins will be performing her one-woman show at Crewe Lyceum this month.

The UK tour of “Joan Collins Unscripted” arrives in South Cheshire on Tuesday September 27.

September 20, 2016
Axis Arts Centre opens Autumn season with Edinburgh Fringe hit

Axis Arts Centre opens Autumn season with Edinburgh Fringe hit

Axis Arts Centre, the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Crewe, opens its Autumn Season with one of the hits of last year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

Vincent Gambini’s “This is not a Magic Show” is part performance-lecture, part deconstructed showbiz, and part really clever magic tricks.

September 18, 2016
Mr Dabber Trail winners taste success at Nantwich Food Festival

Mr Dabber Trail winners taste success at Nantwich Food Festival

Mr Dabber Trail winners at Nantwich Food Festival are all smiles after collecting their prizes.

The trail was organised as part of the three-day foodie spectacular around the town.

September 17, 2016
Nantwich Besieged exhibition ends with two talks

Nantwich Besieged exhibition ends with two talks

The acclaimed ‘Nantwich Besieged’ exhibition at Nantwich Museum will conclude with two special talks.

The exhibition, which ends on September 17, recalls the English Civil War around the time of the siege of the town by Royalist troops at the end of 1642.

September 15, 2016