What’s On & Reviews

Very Best in Stand Up promoters line up more Nantwich comedy nights

Very Best in Stand Up promoters line up more Nantwich comedy nights

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday February 3 – kicking off a new season of live comedy.

Promoters are promising comedy fans that an array of rising talent will be performing at Nantwich Civic Hall during 2017.

January 18, 2017
Mayor of Cheshire East charity dance set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Mayor of Cheshire East charity dance set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich Cllr Arthur Moran is organising a charity dance featuring Todd Miller and The Joe Loss Orchestra.

The popular group will perform at The Mayor of Cheshire East, Cllr Olivia Hunter Charity Dance on Friday March 10 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

January 17, 2017
Crewe Lyceum Theatre to be turned into 19th Century Vienna

Crewe Lyceum Theatre to be turned into 19th Century Vienna

Crewe Lyceum Theatre-goers can immerse themselves in the world of the grand ballrooms of 19th century Vienna later this month.

A Viennese Strauss Gala will be staged at the venue on Thursday January 26 at 7.30pm.

January 16, 2017
Taupe UK tour to include preview concert at Crewe Axis Arts Centre

Taupe UK tour to include preview concert at Crewe Axis Arts Centre

Taupe are to play an exclusive preview gig in South Cheshire ahead of their UK tour in February.

The Newcastle-upon-Tyne punk and jazz maestros release their second album Fill Up Your Lungs and Bellow on February 24.

January 13, 2017
Battle of Nantwich Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Battle of Nantwich Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Events leading to the Battle of Nantwich are the subject of a new exhibition at Nantwich Museum, called ‘Road to the Battle of Nantwich’.

The exhibition, running until Saturday February 25, explores how the conflict unfolded.

January 12, 2017
Nantwich Choral Society wows St Mary’s Church crowd at concert

Nantwich Choral Society wows St Mary’s Church crowd at concert

Singers from around the UK joined Nantwich Choral Society for a one-off ‘Come and Sing Handel’s Messiah’ concert at St Mary’s Church.

The extras swelled the choir to 201 people, who were split into sections within the church’s Nave by tenor, soprano, contralto, and bass.

January 9, 2017
Nantwich Museum unveils 2017 programme of exhibitions

Nantwich Museum unveils 2017 programme of exhibitions

Nantwich Museum has announced its 2017 programme of temporary exhibitions aimed at showcasing local talent.

The Pillory Street venue aims to provide a varied programme of art and heritage events.

January 6, 2017
Nantwich Singers appeal to Gilbert and Sullivan fans

Nantwich Singers appeal to Gilbert and Sullivan fans

The Nantwich Singers are appealing to lovers of Gilbert and Sullivan to join in a workshop and one-off performance.

The group will be staging the “Come and Sing” (or hear!) Pirates of Penzance” event on February 25 in St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

January 4, 2017
Back to Bacharach line up Crewe Lyceum performance in 2017

Back to Bacharach line up Crewe Lyceum performance in 2017

Back to Bacharach is lining up a performance at the Lyceum in Crewe on February 4.

The group celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century.

December 31, 2016
Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry has unveiled his new book, The Battle of Baxter Bakery, at Nantwich Bookshop.

Phil’s debut book is a children’s novel set in a fictional bakery in the town of Mayfield, Derbyshire.

December 20, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage Winter Workshops for kids

Nantwich Museum to stage Winter Workshops for kids

Nantwich Museum is to stage Winter Workshops for youngsters on Christmas holidays.

They will take place at the Pillory Street venue Museum on December 28 and 29.

December 18, 2016
Nantwich Film Club boosts town’s Food Bank with funding

Nantwich Film Club boosts town’s Food Bank with funding

Nantwich Film Club has helped raise £300 and gathered items to donate to the Nantwich Food Bank.

The money and food was handed over at the club’s movie showing of Rams at Nantwich Civic Hall on Monday (December 12).

December 15, 2016
Review: Panto season starts in style with Aladdin at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Panto season starts in style with Aladdin at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Panto season kicked off to a magical start with Aladdin at The Lyceum Theatre on Saturday night.

Comedy legends Cannon and Ball starred alongside Sid Sloane for a wonderful evening of family entertainment and festive fun.

December 12, 2016