What’s On & Reviews

Bonfire night to go with a bang at Bickerton Poacher

Bonfire night to go with a bang at Bickerton Poacher

A Nantwich organisation has teamed up with a landmark Cheshire pub to raise money for charity with a popular family bonfire night and fireworks display.

There will be plenty to entertain all ages at The Bickerton Poacher on Friday, November 4 when the charitable organisation Nantwich Lions returns with its biggest fundraiser of the year.

October 24, 2022
REVIEW: “Habeas Corpus”, performed by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “Habeas Corpus”, performed by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Habeas Corpus written by Alan Bennett and directed by Garth Jones is the latest production from Nantwich Players.

A farcical comedy where the main characters chase sexual fulfilment midst the chaos of mistaken identity, secrets and lies.

October 22, 2022
“The Addams Family” arrives at Crewe Lyceum in time for Halloween

“The Addams Family” arrives at Crewe Lyceum in time for Halloween

Spooky family ‘The Addams Family’ arrives at Crewe Lyceum just in time for Halloween.

Acton Amateur Operatic Society is making a return with a bang at the Lyceum Theatre with its production of popular musical comedy, The Addams Family.

October 18, 2022
Three new acts named for Nantwich Spooktacular event at Dorfold

Three new acts named for Nantwich Spooktacular event at Dorfold

Three new acts will be performing at the Nantwich Spooktacular event on October 29, organisers have revealed.

Juggler Jay Rollins, Wanda Witchway, and The Dinosaur Invasion are lining up as part of the entertainment at Dorfold Park in Nantwich.

October 17, 2022
“Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit” heads for Crewe Lyceum in December

“Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit” heads for Crewe Lyceum in December

Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit show will be performing a week of shows at Crewe Lyceum in December.

Crewe it the only North West date on the West End show’s UK tour and follows the hugely successful first Death Drop which performed in South Cheshire 12 months ago.

October 16, 2022
Multi-million record selling band Space perform at Nantwich festival

Multi-million record selling band Space perform at Nantwich festival

By Jonathan White
Multi-million record selling band ‘Space’ performed to a packed crowd during this week’s Words and Music Festival.

A host of top acts have been performing at various venues during the six-day festival with the final day today (Sunday October 16).

October 16, 2022
REVIEW: Shrek by Curtain Call Productions at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Shrek by Curtain Call Productions at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
A visit to the theatre should always be a magical experience.

And Curtain Call Productions certainly delivered this to the audience on Wednesday night at The Lyceum for the opening of Shrek The Musical.

October 14, 2022
Nantwich Museum to launch series of Autumn talks

Nantwich Museum to launch series of Autumn talks

Nantwich Museum is launching a series of five Autumn talks to take place in the museum’s Millennium Gallery.

October 9, 2022
Nantwich outlets shortlisted for 2022 Food Festival awards

Nantwich outlets shortlisted for 2022 Food Festival awards

Popular Nantwich venues and businesses have been shortlisted for the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival awards.

The public vote closed last month and organisers have counted up and shortlisted venues into the top three for each category.

October 7, 2022
Bands perform in Nantwich to raise money for Royal British Legion

Bands perform in Nantwich to raise money for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
Jedburgh Royal British Legion (Scotland) Pipe Band performed in Nantwich for a day to help raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

They performed in Nantwich town centre and in The Atherton & Associates Suite at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium

October 4, 2022
Nantwich Players to stage Alan Bennett’s “Habeas Corpus”

Nantwich Players to stage Alan Bennett’s “Habeas Corpus”

Nantwich Players are to present multi-award-winning playwright Alan Bennett’s Habeas Corpus in their next production this month.

This farcical comedy is a guaranteed good night out, and the Players will be staging shows across eight days between October 21-29.

October 1, 2022
“Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic for October show

“Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic for October show

“The Very Best In Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on October 7 with a line-up of some of the best, award-winning talent on the UK circuit.

Making his debut in Nantwich is Scottish funny man Ray Bradshaw.

September 30, 2022
Ghost-hunter Yvette Fielding launches new children’s book in Nantwich

Ghost-hunter Yvette Fielding launches new children’s book in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Yvette Fielding launched her new ghost story book – ‘The Ripper of Whitechapel’ – at a sold-out event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge staff member Kathryn Rush introduced Yvette and interviewed her about her new book which is the second in her The Ghost Hunter Chronicles series for readers aged 11 years and over.

September 30, 2022