What’s On & Reviews

Pictures are Powerful exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Pictures are Powerful exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new Pictures are Powerful exhibition has opened in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The display, running from February 9 to March 19, has been curated by the museum’s artist Les Pickford.

February 10, 2016
Alzheimer’s Society to run carers courses in Nantwich

Alzheimer’s Society to run carers courses in Nantwich

Courses for carers are to be run by the Alzheimer’s Society in Nantwich.

The Alzheimer’s Society Cheshire East team is running two courses to support those who care for people with dementia.

February 8, 2016
Review: Playhouse Creatures, by Nantwich Players

Review: Playhouse Creatures, by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
One of the reasons I enjoy going to the Players Theatre is the varied selection of plays the company puts on each season.

I’ll admit I had never heard of their latest production ‘Playhouse Creatures’ – so I wasn’t sure what to expect.

February 7, 2016
Review: Four top comedians deliver at Nantwich Civic Stand Up

Review: Four top comedians deliver at Nantwich Civic Stand Up

Four top comedians produced a wonderfully diverse three hours of comedy at first Very Best in Stand Up of 2016 in Nantwich.

This ever-popular monthly gig continues to deliver high quality entertainment – and the latest show was no different.

February 6, 2016
Smash hit Blood Brothers returns to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Smash hit Blood Brothers returns to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

The smash hit musical Blood Brothers returns to Cheshire with a number of Crewe Lyceum Theatre shows next month.

Lyn Paul makes a return to the iconic role Mrs Johnstone – one she first played in 1997.

February 6, 2016
Nantwich councillor celebrates 70th birthday with charity dance

Nantwich councillor celebrates 70th birthday with charity dance

Nantwich Councillor Arthur Moran is celebrating his 70th birthday – by staging a charity dance featuring his favourite band!

Todd Miller and The Joe Loss Orchestra will be returning to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday February 19.

February 4, 2016
Nantwich Museum goes flipping mad for Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum goes flipping mad for Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum is celebrating Pancake Day on Shrove Tuesday February 9.

Pancakes and refreshments will be available from 11am until 1pm in the Millennium Gallery at the museum

February 1, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich for 2016 season

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich for 2016 season

The Very Best in Stand Up kicks off live comedy for 2016 at Nantwich Civic Hall on February 5.

More top acts are lined up between now and June, including debuts for Joel Dommett (BBC, E4) and Henry Paker (BBC3) and welcome returns from Jason Cook (BBC’s Hebburn) and Nathan Caton (Mock The Week).



January 28, 2016
Panto and Plays Society thrills audiences in Crewe

Panto and Plays Society thrills audiences in Crewe

By Jonathan White
A “Jack and the Beanstalk” performance by The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) has helped to raise money for St Andrew’s Church restoration fund.

The performance, held at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Crewe, also helped funds for Cancer Research UK.

January 25, 2016
Peppa Pig’s Surprise live show comes to Crewe Lyceum

Peppa Pig’s Surprise live show comes to Crewe Lyceum

The new Peppa Pig live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise, visits Crewe Lyceum in February as part of a UK tour.

The favourite children’s character will be in South Cheshire on February 3 and 4.

January 25, 2016
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society unveil concert dates

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society unveil concert dates

The South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society has unveiled its 2016 concert programme.

The society, founded in 1994, performs at the Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane, Wistaston on the fourth Friday of every month.

January 23, 2016
Review: “Dial M for Murder” shows at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “Dial M for Murder” shows at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
One of the UK’s best theatre companies, Talking Scarlet is back at Crewe Lyceum this week with a classic crime thriller.

Written by Frederick Knott and directed by Patric Kearns, ‘Dial M for Murder’ has everything you might want for a terrific night out at the theatre.

January 21, 2016
Nantwich to stage Vintage and Retro Festival

Nantwich to stage Vintage and Retro Festival

Nantwich is to stage a spring Vintage and Retro Festival at the town’s Civic Hall.

The event takes place on Sunday March 13, from 10am to 4pm.

January 20, 2016