What’s On & Reviews

Storms, Sorcery and Shakespeare: The Tempest at Nantwich Players

Storms, Sorcery and Shakespeare: The Tempest at Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to present “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare, one of the Bard’s final and most enchanting works.

The bold and imaginative production, directed by Garth Jones, runs from Friday June 27 to Saturday July 5, with performances starting at 7.45pm.

June 13, 2025
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage Open Doors event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage Open Doors event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club are to stage an Open Doors event on July 4 and 5.

Members are planning to show off Wrenmere – their 22ft long 0 gauge layout – with the two new extension boards under construction.

June 13, 2025
Reaseheath College stages weekend landscaping course

Reaseheath College stages weekend landscaping course

Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich has launched a hands-on landscaping short course.

It is designed to help adults gain practical skills, grow in confidence, and explore new career opportunities.

June 9, 2025
Return of cheese competition excites Nantwich Show organisers

Return of cheese competition excites Nantwich Show organisers

The big cheeses of Nantwich Show are celebrating – with the return of a major Cheese section!

After a successful pilot last year, The Nantwich Cheese Awards is returning and organisers couldn’t be more delighted.

June 9, 2025
Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players will represent the North of England at the All-England Theatre Festival Final on Saturday June 7.

Their Studio production of “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” by Sam Steiner, directed by Bethany Gail, has made it to the national final after winning three consecutive rounds: Cheshire, Leverhulme, and the Northern Area competitions.

June 4, 2025
Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

A new “Senior’s Social Café” has been launched in Nantwich by local care organisation, Right at Home.

The café aims to help tackle feelings of loneliness and isolation that some older people who live alone suffer from.

June 3, 2025
Pauline Quirk Academy in Nantwich to stage first performance

Pauline Quirk Academy in Nantwich to stage first performance

The new Pauline Quirk Academy in Nantwich is preparing to stage its first live performance.

The performing arts organisation was launched last year and is based in Malbank School in Nantwich.

May 30, 2025
Stapeley Grange wildlife centre to stage family fun day

Stapeley Grange wildlife centre to stage family fun day

Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich are to stage a family fun day on Saturday June 14.

The RSPCA centre, on London Road, will stage the event between 11am and 4pm.

May 29, 2025
Final Very Best in Stand Up show of season in Nantwich

Final Very Best in Stand Up show of season in Nantwich

Four more top comedy acts are heading to Nantwich for the last Very Best in Stand Up show before the summer break.

Nantwich Civic Hall will play host to hilarious acts on Friday June 6 – the last show until September.

May 27, 2025
Peacock Railway Open Day pulls in hundreds to Willaston venue

Peacock Railway Open Day pulls in hundreds to Willaston venue

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed a sunny Open Day at the popular Peacock Railway attraction in Willaston.

Guests were treated to miniature steam and battery-electric train rides for two laps around the impressive 5-inch gauge track which is nearly a quarter of a mile long.

May 24, 2025
Nantwich Concert Band unveils midsummer show details

Nantwich Concert Band unveils midsummer show details

Nantwich Concert Band will be staging its Midsummer Concert 2025 on Sunday June 29.

The concert will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall from 7pm and will feature special guests “Together We Dance” and “Six in Harmony”.

May 23, 2025
TV soap star Jennifer Ellison completes Crewe Lyceum panto line-up

TV soap star Jennifer Ellison completes Crewe Lyceum panto line-up

West End Theatre and TV star Jennifer Ellison completes the star line-up for Crewe Lyceum’s giant pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas.

The former Brookside actress and singer and will take centre stage as the boo-able baddie Poison Ivy, alongside hilarious duo Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston from 12 December 2025 – 04 January 2026.

May 23, 2025
REVIEW: Locomotive for Murder, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Locomotive for Murder, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Locomotive for Murder, The Improvised Whodunnit came to the Crewe Lyceum on Sunday night.

Produced by Pinch Punch, this refreshing piece of theatre turned out to be a very unique and hilarious night out.

May 20, 2025