What’s On & Reviews

Elvis is back in town with Crewe Vagrants show

Elvis is back in town with Crewe Vagrants show

Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club in Willaston is hosting a one-off Elvis spectacular next month.

JD King will return as Elvis for a “one night only” performance on Saturday May 3rd at the club on Newcastle Road.

April 21, 2025
REVIEW: Dodgy at Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

REVIEW: Dodgy at Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Nantwich Civic Hall was transported back 30 years to the height of the Britpop era when Dodgy came to town last night (April 19).

The band rose to prominence during that period, and this performance shows they are still as popular as ever.

April 20, 2025
REVIEW: Bram Stoker’s Dracula, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Bram Stoker’s Dracula, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Blackeyed Theatre returned to Crewe Lyceum this weekend with a new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Directed by Nick Lane, this thrilling and atmospheric production opens with a chilling warning to the audience; that vampires exist.

April 20, 2025
Ukraine concert in Nantwich to raise latest mission funds

Ukraine concert in Nantwich to raise latest mission funds

A cultural concert is to take place in Nantwich to raise much-needed cash to feed people living through the war in Ukraine.

“Resilient Ukraine” is an uplifting evening of music and dance taking place at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday May 3.

April 19, 2025
Literary events coming to Nantwich Bookshop

Literary events coming to Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White
Book lovers in Nantwich can attend a number of author events at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge and Malbank School this spring.

On Friday April 25, former MI6 operative-turned-author Charles Beaumont will launch his second novel, A Spy at War.

April 19, 2025
German indie duo barn54 to perform in Nantwich

German indie duo barn54 to perform in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
German acoustic indie duo barn54 are to perform in Nantwich as part of their 2025 The Shades Tour.

The band – Simon and Sina – will play at The White Horse (5pm) and The Wilbraham Arms (8pm) tomorrow (April 19).

April 18, 2025
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival starts with a bang

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival starts with a bang

The streets of Nantwich came alive as the 27th annual Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival launched in style with an opening performance at Studio Nantwich’s The Bank Stage

April 18, 2025
The Farmer’s Pants cycle rides return to Ravensmoor

The Farmer’s Pants cycle rides return to Ravensmoor

By Jonathan White
“The Farmer’s Pants” free 11-mile cycle rides are returning to Ravensmoor near Nantwich.

They take place every Friday evening from Marsh Lane in the village of Ravensmoor.

April 17, 2025
Nantwich Players’ “cunning plan” to stage Blackadder Goes Forth!

Nantwich Players’ “cunning plan” to stage Blackadder Goes Forth!

Nantwich Players have their own cunning plan next month when they stage “Blackadder Goes Forth”.

The production is an adaptation for stage from the legendary BBC television series written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton.

April 15, 2025
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Children of No 1, Wood Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, taken on 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day

Nantwich to mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

The town will be marking VE Day 80 in Nantwich with a series of moving events and speeches on May 8 2025.

It will start with a Proclamation at 9.00am, read by Joe O’Leary and Jake Johns of Nantwich branch of Royal British Legion.

April 15, 2025
Giant manta rays swim into Nantwich this week

Giant manta rays swim into Nantwich this week

Nantwich is not noted for its links to the ocean!

But this week manta rays, the ocean’s gentle giants, will be making a rare appearance in the town thanks to a local expert.

April 14, 2025
Top acts line up for Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Top acts line up for Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

A host of top acts are fine-tuning as they prepare to perform at the eagerly-awaited Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival.

Tickets are selling well ahead of the festival which runs from Thursday April 17 through to Easter Monday April 21.

April 12, 2025
REVIEW: “Eight” by Nantwich Players Studio productions

REVIEW: “Eight” by Nantwich Players Studio productions

By Claire Faulkner
One of the most exciting things about Nantwich Players Studio productions is the opportunity to discover and enjoy plays I’ve never seen before.

Eight by Ella Hickson is a thought-provoking production which consists of eight monologues, delivered by different characters and was written to offer a ‘state-of-the-nation group portrait of a generation which grew up amidst a consumerist boom.’

April 11, 2025