What’s On & Reviews

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
Museum launches Hadyn Jones Images of Nantwich exhibition

Museum launches Hadyn Jones Images of Nantwich exhibition

An exhibition of work by leading Cheshire artist John Haydn Jones has gone on display at Nantwich Museum.

The “Haydn Jones Images of Nantwich” features a wide variety of local scenes from the artist who died in 1997.

November 2, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall this Friday November 4 with four top side-splitters.

The first act of the evening is Smug Roberts – a Manchester comedian to rank alongside his local pals Peter Kay and Johnny Vegas.

October 31, 2016
Thousands pack Nantwich Showground for Spooktacula show

Thousands pack Nantwich Showground for Spooktacula show

Thousands of families flocked to the most Spooktacula firework and Halloween show held in Nantwich.

With fairground rides, fancy dress contests, a huge bonfire and a stunning firework display, there was something for everyone at the event at the Nantwich Showground on Dorfold Park.

October 30, 2016
Soprano Lesley Garrett to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Soprano Lesley Garrett to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Famous soprano Lesley Garrett is to sing live on stage at Crewe Lyceum.

Garrett, star of Strictly Come Dancing and Loose Women, will be performing this Wednesday November 2.

October 29, 2016
Nantwich Museum stages half-term workshops

Nantwich Museum stages half-term workshops

Nantwich Museum is to stage half-term workshops for the town’s youngsters next week.

Children’s workshops at the Pillory Street venue will be inspired by the “Haydn Jones Images of Nantwich” exhibition.

October 26, 2016
Tasty treats at North West Food Lover’s Festival in Cheshire

Tasty treats at North West Food Lover’s Festival in Cheshire

Food producers from Nantwich and South Cheshire gathered in historic Tatton Park for the North West Food Lover’s Festival 2016 at the weekend. We sent along food writer Caroline James to taste the atmosphere!

October 25, 2016