What’s On & Reviews

Review: Blood Brothers at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Blood Brothers at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ opened to a packed Lyceum theatre on Tuesday night.

Directed by Bob Thomson and Bill Kenwright, ‘Blood Brothers’ tells the story of twins separated at birth but destined to stay together.

March 16, 2016
Nantwich Camera Club guest Oliver Smart to stage public talk

Nantwich Camera Club guest Oliver Smart to stage public talk

Nantwich Camera Club is to host a natural history lecture on Tuesday March 22.

Special guest at the event, from 7.30pm at Regents Park on London Road, is Oliver Smart.

March 16, 2016
Review: Nantwich Players and Roald Dahl’s “The Witches”

Review: Nantwich Players and Roald Dahl’s “The Witches”

By Claire Faulkner
Who doesn’t love the stories of Roald Dahl?

His stories and poetry are magical, full of weird and wonderful characters which appeal to both children and adults alike.

March 16, 2016
South Cheshire Elvis tribute Paul Larcombe to star in Channel 5 film

South Cheshire Elvis tribute Paul Larcombe to star in Channel 5 film

South Cheshire’s award-winning Elvis Tribute is to star in a TV film – about life on the canal!

Paul Larcombe has attracted attention from Channel 5 film crews for his up-coming Cheshire charity gig.

March 10, 2016
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival to mark 20th year

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival to mark 20th year

Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival marks its 20th year in the town this Easter – with a host of big names set to perform.

The festival takes place later this month, from Thursday March 24 to Monday March 28.

March 9, 2016
Hundreds of families enjoy first Reaseheath lambing weekend of 2016

Hundreds of families enjoy first Reaseheath lambing weekend of 2016

Hundreds of families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich for the first lambing weekend event of the year.

Spring has sprung in the college’s lambing sheds with the arrival of the first newborns of the season.

March 6, 2016
Review: Very Best in Stand Up live comedy at Nantwich Civic

Review: Very Best in Stand Up live comedy at Nantwich Civic

By Andrea Davies
This month’s comedy night at a packed Nantwich Civic Hall was yet another storming success.

Four dazzling comedians took to the stage and captivated the people of Nantwich with their individual wit and humour.

March 5, 2016
Top acts line up for Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall

Top acts line up for Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with four more top acts.

And three of these will be making their Nantwich debuts this Friday, March 4.

March 2, 2016
Nantwich Singers to stage April concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers to stage April concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers will be performing a special JS Bach concert in the town on April 2. Musical Director Alison Phillips will lead the chamber choir of 16 voices in celebrating some of Bach’s best loved choral music. The Magnificat (and the Handel Anthem Zadoc the Priest) will be accompanied by a baroque chamber orchestra, Camerata 1685, comprising violins, viola, basso[Read More…]

March 1, 2016
Cannon & Ball to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas panto Aladdin

Cannon & Ball to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas panto Aladdin

Comedy veterans Cannon & Ball will star in the Crewe Lyceum Christmas panto, Aladdin later this year.

The legendary double act have been entertaining for more than 50 years.

February 29, 2016
Hundreds set to flock to Nantwich lambing at Reaseheath College

Hundreds set to flock to Nantwich lambing at Reaseheath College

Hundreds of families are expected to flock to Reaseheath College in Nantwich next weekend for the first of two lambing events.

Spring has already arrived in the college’s lambing sheds with the arrival of the first newborns of the season.

February 27, 2016
Crown Hotel in Nantwich to stage Wedding Fayre

Crown Hotel in Nantwich to stage Wedding Fayre

The Crown Hotel in Nantwich will stage its Spring Wedding Fayre this Sunday – just in time for wannabe brides to pop the question on February 29!

The fayre will feature a host of recommended wedding suppliers from across Cheshire to help couples coordinate, style and shape their big day.

February 25, 2016
Nantwich Choral Society to perform at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Choral Society to perform at St Mary’s Church

The Nantwich Choral Society is performing JS Bach’s “St John Passion” in St Mary’s Church next month.

The performance will take place on Saturday March 19 at 7.30pm.

February 25, 2016