What’s On & Reviews

REVIEW: Private Lives, performed by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Private Lives, performed by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Private Lives written by Noel Coward is the latest production being presented by Nantwich Players.

Directed by Linda Sunners, the play follows two couples who meet on their respective honeymoons whilst staying at the same hotel in Paris.

December 3, 2022
New Year’s Eve comedy special comes to Nantwich Civic Hall

New Year’s Eve comedy special comes to Nantwich Civic Hall

The New Year’s Comedy Special returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on New Year’s Eve with a star-studded bill of comedy followed by a disco.

Hosting the event is Dave Williams, who has been a full-time comedian since 1998, and is booked both as stand-up and compere by a range of venues/promoters.

December 2, 2022
Nantwich choristers wow packed audience to milestone concert

Nantwich choristers wow packed audience to milestone concert

Music-lovers flocked to an autumn concert marking the start of a year of celebration for Nantwich Choral Society.

They packed St Mary’s Church in Nantwich for an evening of classical music against the 14th century backdrop.

December 1, 2022
Nantwich Bookshop to host South Cheshire poet’s book launch

Nantwich Bookshop to host South Cheshire poet’s book launch

A South Cheshire dad who turned to poetry after being diagnosed with ADHD has collated his favourite rhymes into a new book celebrating his love for Crewe and Nantwich.

Gareth Williams, dubbed ‘The Rhymeologist’, became a media sensation when he first posted his upbeat poems about the area on Facebook during the early part of the pandemic.

November 30, 2022
Universal Model Show to return to Nantwich after pandemic

Universal Model Show to return to Nantwich after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The ‘Universal Model Show’ returns to Nantwich on February 26 2023 for the first time since 2020 due to the pandemic.

It will take place at Malbank School & Sixth Form College on Welsh Row.

November 28, 2022
Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

A number of Christmas concerts and performances are set to take place in and around Nantwich as the festive season kicks in.

First up is Concordia – a chamber choir which formed when a group of singers met outside to sing during lockdown

November 27, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

The RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is urging local people to come along to their festive family fundraising event.

The centre on London Road will hold its traditional Christmas Fair on Sunday December 4.

November 26, 2022
Santa is on his way to Nantwich and Crewe!

Santa is on his way to Nantwich and Crewe!

Santa has unveiled his December calendar for visiting Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding villages this festive season.

The traditional Santa Float, organised by Crewe and Nantwich Round Table, starts its journey on December 1.

November 22, 2022
Food Festival to stage “Drop Off & Go” event for Foodbank

Food Festival to stage “Drop Off & Go” event for Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are staging a Drop-Off & Go event at Brine Leas School to collect donations for Nantwich Foodbank in time for Christmas.

The event is taking place this Saturday November 26 from 10am to 1pm.

November 22, 2022
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre for the traditional Nantwich Christmas lights switch on.

The event in the town square last night (November 18) was organised by Nantwich Town Council.

November 19, 2022
Ultimate Live Music Quiz Night to raise funds for Nantwich Town

Ultimate Live Music Quiz Night to raise funds for Nantwich Town

Nantwich firms Atherton & Associates Wealth Management Ltd and Amplo Group are hosting a quiz night like no other.

Quiz masters will be a four-piece band and the live music quiz is to raise funds to boost Nantwich Town’s community facilities.

November 12, 2022
REVIEW: Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Crewe Lyceum

The game was afoot at The Lyceum on Thursday night for the opening of Sherlock Holmes The Valley of Fear, writes Claire Faulkner.

Adapted and directed by Nick Lane, this production has everything you’d expect from a classic Conan Doyle story – coded letters, an old mansion and of course a mystery to solve.

November 11, 2022
Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players are to present two big productions in December bringing “Private Lives” and “Ben Hur” to the stage.

Noel Coward’s comic classic Private Lives will be at Love Lane theatre from Friday December 2 to Saturday December 10.

November 9, 2022