What’s On & Reviews

Review: “Swan Lake” at Lyceum Theatre in Crewe

Review: “Swan Lake” at Lyceum Theatre in Crewe

By Claire Faulkner Ballet and I have never really got on. As a clumsy child, I stayed away from anything that required precision and the need to be delicate.

October 21, 2012
40 acts line-up for South Cheshire “Boxjam” event in Crewe

40 acts line-up for South Cheshire “Boxjam” event in Crewe

Organisers have announced the date and line-up for the Boxjam charity music event for South Cheshire. The event, held at The Box venue in Crewe, is part of the national ‘Oxjam’ fundraiser for Oxfam.

October 19, 2012
Nantwich Words and Music Festival best ever, say organisers

Nantwich Words and Music Festival best ever, say organisers

The 2012 Nantwich Words and Music Festival was the best yet, organisers said today. The event finished on October 14 after a final weekend featuring shows by local musicians and international stars including Tim Burgess, Thea Gilmore and Athlete.

October 19, 2012
Review: “Athlete” perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Review: “Athlete” perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

The Nantwich Words and Music Festival has once again been hailed a success. Dozens of artists have performed live at a string of venues across the town over the last week. Joy Cassidy went along to watch Athlete in one of the festival’s final shows.

October 18, 2012
South Cheshire NCT to stage sale at Regents Park in Nantwich

South Cheshire NCT to stage sale at Regents Park in Nantwich

South Cheshire branch of the National Childbirth Trust is to stage a Nearly New sale in Nantwich. The event takes place at Funky Monkey cafe at Regents Park, on London Road, on November 10.

October 18, 2012
X Factor wannabe recovers to make Nantwich Spooktacular event

X Factor wannabe recovers to make Nantwich Spooktacular event

A young performer is to play before a huge live audience in Nantwich for the first time since his X Factor dream was shattered by illness. Tim Gallagher, 19, won through to the boot camp in Liverpool after a resounding ‘yes’ from judges only to be rushed to hospital with a blood clot.

October 17, 2012
Nantwich Camera Club’s Alison Wood scoops competition prizes

Nantwich Camera Club’s Alison Wood scoops competition prizes

Photographer Alison Wood has scooped two prizes in the latest Nantwich Camera Club competition. Judge Toni Pioli picked winners in two classes from an amazing 94 entries.

October 17, 2012
Heritage Opera returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with “La Boheme”

Heritage Opera returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with “La Boheme”

The Heritage Opera company returns to Nantwich this month with their production of La Boheme. The popular group’s take on the Puccini classic is sure to be a hit at Nantwich Civic Hall on October 26.

October 15, 2012
MP Edward Timpson opens new St Luke’s Hospice creperie in Nantwich

MP Edward Timpson opens new St Luke’s Hospice creperie in Nantwich

Hundreds of people turned out in Nantwich for the official opening of the new St Luke’s Hospice shop on Pillory Street. Young and old alike crammed into the new Swirly Whirly store, which will serve crepes, ice cream and other treats.

October 14, 2012
Review: Nantwich Players perform “Art” at Love Lane theatre

Review: Nantwich Players perform “Art” at Love Lane theatre

By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Players are entertaining audiences once again with their latest performance, “Art”. The play, directed by Chris Ridge and written by Yasmina Reza, explores the question of modern art and its influence on popular culture and peoples lives.

October 13, 2012
Nantwich Museum takes part in “The Big Draw” national event

Nantwich Museum takes part in “The Big Draw” national event

Nantwich Museum is taking part in the annual Big Draw festival. The Pillory Street venue is staging a free drop in event between 10.30am and 4pm on Saturday October 20.

October 13, 2012
Nantwich Choral Society welcomes Harry Potter singing star

Nantwich Choral Society welcomes Harry Potter singing star

A singing star whose voice featured on the film score of Harry Potter, helped visitors brush up on their vocal skills at a special Nantwich Choral Society day. Susan Marrs is one of the region’s leading mezzo-soprano soloists and a Fellow of Trinity College of Music in London.

October 12, 2012
Review: Acton Operatics Society’s “La Cage Aux Folles”

Review: Acton Operatics Society’s “La Cage Aux Folles”

By Claire Faulkner Acton Operatics Society has been wowing audiences with its “La Cage Aux Folles” at Crewe Lyceum.  Acton’s opening numbers were outstanding and the following songs and routines didn’t disappoint.

October 11, 2012