What’s On & Reviews

Review: “Toast” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: “Toast” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Based on the book by Nigel Slater and written by Henry Filloux-Bennett, Toast is running at The Crewe Lyceum this week.

Directed and choreographed by Jonnie Riordan, the production portrays the childhood story of Nigel Slater through a wonderful mix of memories, smells (Nigel kept a list) and finding the joy of cooking.

December 4, 2019
Nantwich Players Studio team to perform “Vintage Hitchcock”

Nantwich Players Studio team to perform “Vintage Hitchcock”

Nantwich Players’ award-winning Studio team are back to perform “Vintage Hitchcock” later this month.

This time, spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense’s earlier films.

December 4, 2019
Stapeley choir to perform at Christmas Carol Concert at Chester Cathedral

Stapeley choir to perform at Christmas Carol Concert at Chester Cathedral

Stapeley Broad Lane choir will be performing at the Cheshire emergency service free Christmas Carol Concert at Chester Cathedral tonight (December 3).

December 3, 2019
Lumen – Crewe Night of Lights thrills thousands

Lumen – Crewe Night of Lights thrills thousands

Thousands enjoyed the second annual ‘Lumen – Crewe’s Night of Lights’ in Crewe town centre on Friday.

For one night only, crowds were treated to a spectacular Night of Lights in Crewe with a jaw-dropping performance by the Heliosphere.

December 1, 2019
Festive fundraisers gear up for Santa Dash in Nantwich

Festive fundraisers gear up for Santa Dash in Nantwich

Santas from across Cheshire will be donning their coats, hats and boots for the annual Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of charity.

This year’s event is on Sunday December 15 and will help raise thousands of pounds for Hope House Children’s Hospice.

November 27, 2019
Nantwich Camera Club retains prestigious Alan Challinor Trophy

Nantwich Camera Club retains prestigious Alan Challinor Trophy

Nantwich Camera Club members celebrated after retaining the prestigious Alan Challinor Trophy which has been running for many years.

And this stunning image “Winter Sentinels” by Nantwich photographer Andrew Charlesworth CPAGB won Print of the Night at the awards.

November 27, 2019
Former SAS leader Mark “Billy” Billingham comes to Crewe Lyceum

Former SAS leader Mark “Billy” Billingham comes to Crewe Lyceum

Former SAS leader, sniper and TV’s most experienced and highest ranking “real life hero” Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham is coming to Crewe Lyceum to share stories about his incredible life.

November 26, 2019
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RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage 25th anniversary Christmas fair

The RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is rounding off 2019 with a 25th Anniversary Christmas fair.

Stapeley Grange is holding the festive event on Sunday December 1 at the centre on London Road.

November 25, 2019
Little Cheshire Gallery in Nantwich to host local exhibition

Little Cheshire Gallery in Nantwich to host local exhibition

The Little Cheshire Gallery in Nantwich is to host an exhibition of local artists’ work for a week in December.

Visitors are welcome to the opening on Saturday December 7, with mulled wine and mince pies.

November 24, 2019
Review:  Benjamin Zephaniah at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Benjamin Zephaniah at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum was full of words and rhyme on Thursday night thanks to poet and lyricist, Benjamin Zephaniah.

During the show, Benjamin performed some of his poems and talked openly about his life and told stories from his new biography The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah.

November 22, 2019
Graham Witter ready for seventh Weston Christmas Light Display

Graham Witter ready for seventh Weston Christmas Light Display

Big-hearted fundraiser Graham Witter and his family have been at it again!

And they are almost ready to open the seventh Weston Christmas Light Display – one of the most spectacular festive events in South Cheshire.

November 21, 2019
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fair

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fair

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Craft Fair featuring goods made by the museum’s Craft Group will take place this Saturday November 23.

Items for sale in aid of museum funds include handmade Christmas gifts and decorations.

November 20, 2019
Nantwich Players have ‘Great Expectations’ for next production

Nantwich Players have ‘Great Expectations’ for next production

Neil Bartlett’s powerful adaptation of the Dickens’ classic “Great Expectations” is to be staged at Nantwich Players this December.

A chance meeting with a convict on Christmas Eve, a decaying house full of secrets and an orphan’s life transformed by an anonymous benefactor.

November 19, 2019