What’s On & Reviews

REVIEW: The Remains of Logan Dankworth Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Remains of Logan Dankworth Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I can easily get swept along, lost in language and rhythm when I listen to poetry performances.

Luke Wright certainly caught the attention of the audience on Friday night in The Studio Space at Crewe Lyceum, with an outstanding performance of his one-man show, The Remains of Logan Dankworth.

April 2, 2023
Spring return for rural touring theatre in Cheshire East

Spring return for rural touring theatre in Cheshire East

The Cheshire Rural Touring Arts season is underway in spring with the touring theatre set to perform in villages across the county.

There will be high-quality performances in communities including Audlem, Plumley and Macclesfield over the spring season.

March 30, 2023
Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair 2023

Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair 2023

By Jonathan White
The 42nd ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 13-14.

Gates open at 12.30pm and the fair takes places in the field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, located three miles from Wrenbury and three miles from Whitchurch.

March 28, 2023
2-Tone legend Dr Neville Staple to play at Nantwich Civic Hall

2-Tone legend Dr Neville Staple to play at Nantwich Civic Hall

Dr Neville Staple, legendary front man of The Specials, Fun Boy Three and Special Beat, is bringing his band to play live at Nantwich Civic Hall in May.

Also known as The Original Rude Boy, he is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice.

March 27, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival books Celebrity Chefs for 2023 event

Nantwich Food Festival books Celebrity Chefs for 2023 event

Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival have booked celebrity chefs ready for the 2023 event in September.

And these will include Simon Rimmer, co host of Sunday Brunch show on TV among other shows.

March 26, 2023
Nantwich band Unit 17 makes debut performance in Crewe

Nantwich band Unit 17 makes debut performance in Crewe

A young Nantwich band which includes students from Brine Leas School is making its live paid debut tonight in Crewe.

Unit 17 comprises five teenage friends who cover Rock and Indie songs as well as their own material.

March 25, 2023
Theatre production to raise funds for Nantwich charity

Theatre production to raise funds for Nantwich charity

A stage show by a South Cheshire theatre group will help raise funds for a Nantwich charity and other causes.

The show, called “Cheshire Cats”, marks the 50th anniversary year of Alsager Community Theatre.

March 20, 2023
Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

By Jonathan White
Retired Detective Superintendent Steve Wilkins will be in Nantwich in April talking about his book ‘The Pembrokeshire Murders’.

The book tells the full story Operation Ottawa and the painstaking investigation which resulted in the conviction of the serial killer, John William Cooper.

March 17, 2023
Miniature train rides return to Nantwich for 2023 season

Miniature train rides return to Nantwich for 2023 season

By Jonathan White
Train rides for all ages are returning to The Peacock Railway as South Cheshire Model Engineering Society launches its 2023 season.

The first rides will take place on Sunday April 2 between 12pm and 3pm.

March 16, 2023
REVIEW: Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Blood Brothers written by Willy Russell, directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright is running at Crewe Lyceum this week.

The legendary musical follows Mrs Johnstone, a young Mother deserted by her husband, who discovers she’s pregnant with twins.

March 15, 2023
New “Rescued/Revived” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

New “Rescued/Revived” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new exhibition called “Rescued/Revived” by Textiles in the Park has opened at Nantwich Museum today (March 15).

The exhibition, which will run until Saturday 13 May, is described as “Clothing – Accessories – Decorative”.

March 15, 2023
The Studio to host Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival fund-raising concerts

The Studio to host Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival fund-raising concerts

By Jonathan White
The Studio nightclub is to host fundraising concerts as part of the Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival.

The Festival, between April 6-10, will feature more than 100 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

March 14, 2023
Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Panto stars Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnson will be returning to Crewe Lyceum next Christmas to star in the 2023 Panto, Cinderella.

Following a successful pantomime season last year, the Lyceum and pantomime producer Imagine Theatre have confirmed the stars for this year’s magical family treat.

March 14, 2023