What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich Film Club appoints new chair in time for April screening

Nantwich Film Club appoints new chair in time for April screening

Young film fanatic Joe Millar is the new chairman of Nantwich Film Club. The 26-year-old was elected along with new committee members at the club’s AGM.

March 26, 2013
Owners of new Nantwich nightclub “The Studio” excited at launch

Owners of new Nantwich nightclub “The Studio” excited at launch

Nantwich club owner Nigel Woodhouse believes transforming the old Gregory’s nightspot in his home town has fulfilled an ambition. Nigel, born and bred in Nantwich, teamed up with two other local businessmen to buy back the venue and revamp it into The Studio.

March 26, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage Easter workshops for children

Nantwich Museum to stage Easter workshops for children

Nantwich Museum is to stage two Easter Fun workshops for children during the school holidays. Workshops on Wednesday April 3 and Thursday April 4 will have as their theme Easter spring time crafts.

March 25, 2013
Welsh Row in Nantwich to stage “Easter on the Row” festival

Welsh Row in Nantwich to stage “Easter on the Row” festival

Two venues in Nantwich’s historic Welsh Row are to stage their own festivities over the Easter weekend. Bosses of The Cat and Firenze have joined forces to stage the “Easter on the Row” between Thursday March 28 and Easter Monday.

March 23, 2013
Review: “Arabian Nights” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

Review: “Arabian Nights” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

Among a mixture of colours and incense, Nantwich Players Youth Theatre presents “Arabian Nights” this week, writes Claire Faulkner. Directed by Kelly-Ann Davies, this production shines.

March 22, 2013
Nantwich photographer’s work at new Tarporley exhibition

Nantwich photographer’s work at new Tarporley exhibition

These stunning pictures by a Nantwich photographer are part of a new exhibition opening at nearby Tarporley Gallery. Jan Wilson has six pieces on show as part of the display which features other photographers and students from Tarporley High School.

March 21, 2013
Review: Crewe Amateur Musicals’ “Sweeney Todd” at Lyceum

Review: Crewe Amateur Musicals’ “Sweeney Todd” at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Members of the audience at The Lyceum in Crewe are invited to sit back and relax for the current production of “Sweeney Todd”. Although, when you see what happens to the customers who sit in Sweeney’s chair, you may find that a little difficult!

March 20, 2013
Nantwich Civic’s “Very Best in Stand Up” comedy line-up for April

Nantwich Civic’s “Very Best in Stand Up” comedy line-up for April

‘The Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with a top bill of UK comedy acts on April 5. Compere and host is Matt Reed, who started comedy in 2001 and made the finals of the Daily Telegraph Open Mic award in 2002.

March 19, 2013
Nantwich Jazz Festival star Mike Peters reveals feature film role

Nantwich Jazz Festival star Mike Peters reveals feature film role

Musician Mike Peters is in the spotlight ahead of his appearance at this year’s Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. The frontman of The Alarm is the focus of a new feature film starring Phil Daniels (Quadrophenia) and Keith Allen (Trainspotting).

March 18, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage auction party with Peter Wilson

Nantwich Museum to stage auction party with Peter Wilson

Nantwich Museum is to stage a saleroom supper party in a joint event with Peter Wilson fine art auctioneers. The event will be held at the auction house’s Victoria Gallery on Market Street, Nantwich.

March 18, 2013
Villagers enjoy The Wistaston Singers church concert

Villagers enjoy The Wistaston Singers church concert

By Jonathan White More than 70 people watched The Wistaston Singers choir perform a concert at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston. Phil Houghton was musical director who introduced each song and soloist.

March 17, 2013
Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

People across Crewe and Nantwich have been raising money as part of Red Nose Day. Staff in shops and students at schools and colleges across the town have been getting into the comic Relief spirit.

March 15, 2013
Preview: Indie band Dirty Bullets at The Box in Crewe

Preview: Indie band Dirty Bullets at The Box in Crewe

Indie rockers 12 Dirty Bullets will bring their explosive set out of the capital to The Box in Crewe on March 22. The band are on the road again after their first successful tour saw them take on 50 dates in the US tour over more than two months.

March 15, 2013