What’s On & Reviews

St Luke’s Hospice “Woof Mudder” fundraising event returns

St Luke’s Hospice “Woof Mudder” fundraising event returns

St Luke’s Hospice will be hosting their muddiest event of the year, the ‘Woof Mudder’ in Nantwich on Sunday May 22.

‘Woof Mudder’ invites Hospice supporters and their four-legged friends to take part in a Tough Mudder style 5km
mud-run, full of obstacles, hills and water.

May 3, 2022
Crewe “car meets” move to new Sydney Arms location

Crewe “car meets” move to new Sydney Arms location

By Jonathan White
The popular monthly “Off the rails car meet” events have been renamed “The weekend runaways meet” and have moved to a different location in Crewe.

The meets are now taking place at The Sydney Arms pub on Sydney Road, Crewe.

April 30, 2022
More shows lined up for Crewe Lyceum Theatre

More shows lined up for Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Two more shows are heading to Crewe Lyceum in the next few weeks, with the return of of top comedian Paul Merton next month.

Merton will be at the Lyceum on Saturday May 14 with his “chums” Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton.

April 29, 2022
Top acts line up for Nantwich Roots live music festival in May

Top acts line up for Nantwich Roots live music festival in May

A host of top entertainers are lining up for live appearances and the inaugural Nantwich Roots festival.

The festival, which runs from May 11-15, is organised as a “sister” event by those behind the popular Words and Music Festival.

April 27, 2022
Top acts line up for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

Top acts line up for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

Two more shows will wrap up another top season of comedy at The Very Best In Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Returning to compere the next show on May 6 is Jonathan Mayor.

April 25, 2022
Creative Writing “community” course to be launched at Brine Leas School

Creative Writing “community” course to be launched at Brine Leas School

A new Creative Writing course is being launched as part of the community education programme at Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

Liam Doran, an Associate Lecturer, will run the course starting on Thursday April 28.

April 23, 2022
Cold War Living History Weekend at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

Cold War Living History Weekend at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

By Jonathan White
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich took visitors back in time during a Cold War event over the Easter weekend.

The Cold War Living History Weekend recreated what life was like either side of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.

April 20, 2022
Wych Malbank Rotary to stage Jubilee musical event

Wych Malbank Rotary to stage Jubilee musical event

Wych Malbank Nantwich Rotary Group is to host a charity fundraising Jubilee Musical Extravaganza on May 14.

The event will feature The Bluebirds, a group of ladies who have appeared on Channel 5 with Jane McDonald.

April 18, 2022
Guitar star Greg Douglass heads for Nantwich gig

Guitar star Greg Douglass heads for Nantwich gig

Steve Miller Band guitarist Greg Douglass will perform live at The Railway in Nantwich as part of his UK tour on Tuesday May 3.

Greg will be in town with his UK touring band The Pompatus of Love.

April 17, 2022
The Ladyboys of Bangkok heading for Crewe Lyceum

The Ladyboys of Bangkok heading for Crewe Lyceum

By Courtney Davies
The Ladyboys of Bangkok will be at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Monday (April 18) for a night “OUT OUT”.

The 16 Thai national males will be performing the biggest party floor hits from famous pop icons.

April 17, 2022
Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival 2022 – opening night

Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival 2022 – opening night

By Jonathan White
The 24th Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival is underway after an opening night as thousands are expected to flock into the town over Easter.

Organisers are expecting its five-day Easter Bank Holiday event to be a big hit after a two-year gap due to the pandemic.

April 15, 2022
Nantwich Choral Society sings out for Ukraine

Nantwich Choral Society sings out for Ukraine

One of South Cheshire’s oldest choirs is singing out to support Ukraine with a special day where fellow enthusiasts can help raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Nantwich Choral Society, founded 50 years ago, is staging a “Come and Sing” event at the town’s St Mary’s Church on May 7.

April 15, 2022
REVIEW: Sheila’s Island comedy, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Sheila’s Island comedy, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I’ve always believed that the beauty and magic of theatre is that it can transport you anywhere.

And my visit to Crewe Lyceum this week took me and the rest of the audience on an outward-bound team-building exercise to Sheila’s Island.

April 14, 2022