What’s On & Reviews

Live music and tribute acts return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Live music and tribute acts return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Live music from top tribute acts is returning to Nantwich Civic Hall after lockdowns.

The venue has a number of concerts lined up over the next few months as live indoor shows are allowed once more.

September 21, 2021
Panto Sleeping Beauty set to be big hit at Crewe Lyceum

Panto Sleeping Beauty set to be big hit at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum is set to welcome audiences back to the theatre this Christmas with the pantomime Sleeping Beauty.

And panto stars including Bobby Davro are more excited than ever about this year’s show.

September 20, 2021
BMX bike fans reunite in South Cheshire for annual social ride

BMX bike fans reunite in South Cheshire for annual social ride

By Jonathan White
Old school BMX bike fans from around the UK converged on South Cheshire for their annual social ride in and around Crewe.

BMXers gathered for breakfast at Brewers Fayre Brocklebank on Weston Road, near Crewe railway station before their “Crewe and Cheshire old school ride out” event organised by Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX club.

September 19, 2021
REVIEW: Wait Until Dark, by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Wait Until Dark, by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players’ latest production is the psychological thriller Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott, writes Claire Faulkner.

Directed by Jeremy Acklam this story follows the story of Susy, a blind woman who has fallen victim to three murderous con men.

September 18, 2021
“Ouch!” exhibition at Nantwich Museum extended

“Ouch!” exhibition at Nantwich Museum extended

The “Ouch! A slightly horrible history of health and disease in Nantwich,” exhibition in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum has been extended to October 23.

It takes visitors on a quirky whistle-stop journey into Nantwich’s past from around the 17th to the early 20th century, and includes stories of some of its noteworthy people.

September 16, 2021
REVIEW: “Ballroom Boys” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: “Ballroom Boys” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Crewe Lyceum was treated to a spectacular performance from the Ballroom Boys on Tuesday night, writes Claire Faulkner.

Ian Waite and Vincent Simone dazzled the audience on the opening night of their UK tour.

September 15, 2021
Nantwich bookshop and coffee lounge to host author events

Nantwich bookshop and coffee lounge to host author events

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street in Nantwich is hosting three more author events.

Local author Kiley Dunbar will talk about her novel ‘The Borrow a Bookshop Holiday’ on Friday September 17.

September 15, 2021
Crewe Photographic Society to celebrate 75th season

Crewe Photographic Society to celebrate 75th season

Crewe Photographic Society is celebrating its 75th season this year in style – with a programme of talks and demonstrations.

It all starts on September 16 with an introductory evening and it is all happening online.

September 13, 2021
Electro 80s return to Nantwich for charity concert

Electro 80s return to Nantwich for charity concert

By Jonathan White
The UK’s premier 1980s Electronic tribute band  Electro 80s will perform a fund-raising concert at ‘Studio Nantwich’ club in Nantwich on October 1 in aid of charity.

The concert, with doors open 8.30pm, is free to enter with cash donations on the door in aid of Nantwich foodbank.

September 13, 2021
Nantwich Museum restarts popular Walking Tours around town

Nantwich Museum restarts popular Walking Tours around town

Nantwich Museum is restarting its popular walking tours.

Options include a Riverside Walk, Lake and Woodland Walk, Town Tour and Welsh Row Tour.

September 11, 2021
Nantwich Piece Makers “Needles and Natter” group restarts

Nantwich Piece Makers “Needles and Natter” group restarts

A social group called “Nantwich Piece Makers: Needles and Natter” is back up and running after being closed during the pandemic.

The group is for those who enjoy needle crafts such as quilting, knitting and embroidery.

September 11, 2021
Nantwich Words and Music Festival set for big return in October

Nantwich Words and Music Festival set for big return in October

Nantwich’s Words & Music Festival makes a return next month with legendary ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris, Danny Baker and John Cooper Clarke leading the line-up.

Now in its 14th year, the popular festival took an enforced break last year like many events due to the pandemic.

September 10, 2021
Tarporley Art Trail charity event set for The Swan pub

Tarporley Art Trail charity event set for The Swan pub

A “meet the artist” viewing of the Tarporley Art Trail and a six-day group exhibition is being held at The Swan at Tarporley.

The event is part of the Tarporley Big Weekend, where community organisations join forces to allow visitors to browse the village’s independent shops, enjoy performances from local acts and follow an art trail through the village.

September 8, 2021