What’s On & Reviews

Russian State Ballet brings opera to Crewe Lyceum

Russian State Ballet brings opera to Crewe Lyceum

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House brings Verdi’s opera masterpiece La Traviata to Crewe Lyceum next month.

The tragedy in three acts features arias and music performed in Italian by a cast and an orchestra comprising more than 30 musicians.

August 15, 2015
Acton Amateur Operatic Society to stage latest show

Acton Amateur Operatic Society to stage latest show

Acton Amateur Operatic Society will present its latest production “A Night in the Spotlight” next month.

The group will be performing at St Mary’s Church Hall in Wistaston on September 12, from 7.30pm.

August 14, 2015
Nantwich Singers invite public to join in Gilbert and Sullivan event

Nantwich Singers invite public to join in Gilbert and Sullivan event

Nantwich Singers are to stage a one-off event for Gilbert and Sullivan lovers!

The group’s new musical director Alison Phillips is inviting fans to sing HMS Pinafore with them at an afternoon workshop.

August 12, 2015
Meet the Beatles to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

Meet the Beatles to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

The UK’s most authentic Beatles tribute band will perform at Nantwich Civic Hall on September 11 at 7.30pm.

Meet the Beatles are seen as one of the finest tributes to The Beatles.

August 11, 2015
Review: Sherlock Holmes and Ripper Murders, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Sherlock Holmes and Ripper Murders, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Theatre fans have been delighted with the latest production from ‘talking Scarlet’ at Crewe Lyceum this week.

The company’s performance of ‘Sherlock Holmes and The Ripper Murders’ by Brian Clemens, has proved a real hit.

August 8, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich U3A display to be held in Wistaston

Crewe & Nantwich U3A display to be held in Wistaston

An exhibition of paintings, drawings, photographs, needlework, craft, creative writing and floristry will be staged by Crewe and Nantwich branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A).

The display will be opened next Wednesday (August 12) in St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston.

August 5, 2015
Tony Christie to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Tony Christie to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Legendary singer Tony Christie will be singing at Crewe Lyceum Theatre as part of his UK tour this year.

Christie had a string of hits in the 1960s, and returned to fame 10 years ago with the re release of “Is This the Way to Amarillo?” for Comic Relief.

August 4, 2015
Charity football game will raise leukaemia research funds

Charity football game will raise leukaemia research funds

A charity football match to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is taking place this week.

The game, this Saturday August 8, will be held at the Cumberland Sports Ground (all-weather pitch) in Crewe.

August 3, 2015
Gala concert in Nantwich to raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

Gala concert in Nantwich to raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

A gala concert night will bring the sound of the valleys to Nantwich Parish Church.

Tickets are on sale for the concert staged by St Luke’s Hospice and featuring the internationally-acclaimed Rhos Orpheus Male Choir and Roberts Bakery Band.

August 1, 2015
Sherlock Holmes performs at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Sherlock Holmes performs at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

One of Britain’s best-loved detectives is live on-stage in a new case at Crewe Lyceum next week.

Sherlock Holmes and the Ripper Murders, will play at the venue from Monday August 3 to Wednesday August 5.

July 31, 2015
Car boot sale in aid of RSPCA Stapeley Grange & Cattery

Car boot sale in aid of RSPCA Stapeley Grange & Cattery

A charity car boot sale will be held on August 15 to raise money for RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre & Cattery.

The event is being held at the centre in London Road, Nantwich, from 11am to 3pm.

July 31, 2015
Nantwich at Play exhibition now showing at Museum

Nantwich at Play exhibition now showing at Museum

Fun is the key note of the Nantwich at Play exhibition which has opened at Nantwich Museum until September 19.

The exhibition, with a theme on changing social influences, illustrates how people of Nantwich have spent their leisure time through the ages.

July 30, 2015
Cocktail party lifts spirit of Richmond Village Nantwich residents

Cocktail party lifts spirit of Richmond Village Nantwich residents

You’re never too old to party – as these residents of Richmond Village Nantwich showed!

They joined in the spirit when the Village threw a cocktail party for residents and guests from across Nantwich.

July 28, 2015