What’s On & Reviews

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
What’s ON: Latest shows coming Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s ON: Latest shows coming Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Here is the latest what’s on list of events and shows coming to Crewe Lyceum Theatre over the next three weeks.

November 18, 2019
TV director David Parker to give “Laurie Lee” talk in Nantwich

TV director David Parker to give “Laurie Lee” talk in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Local TV director David Parker is giving an illustrated talk entitled ‘Laurie Lee – The Lost Recordings’ at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

The talk will take place on Thursday November 21 and will include reflections on love, landscape, writing, poetry, childhood, music and more from the voice of Laurie Lee – one of the great English writers of the last century.

November 16, 2019
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On event

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On event

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people young and old packed Nantwich town square to enjoy the annual Christmas Lights Switch On event.

Organised by Nantwich Town Council, the switch on involved several hours of entertainment before VIP youngsters took to the stage to turn on the festive lights.

November 16, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table unveils Santa journey!

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table unveils Santa journey!

That guy in red will soon be on his way!

Santa is getting ready – and thanks to Crewe & Nantiwch Round Table he will be calling at a wide range of places across South Cheshire this December.

November 15, 2019
Review: The Body Snatcher, Crewe Lyceum Studio

Review: The Body Snatcher, Crewe Lyceum Studio

By Claire Faulkner
It’s been exciting to see a range of new writing and contemporary theatre at The Lyceum Studio this year.

November 10, 2019
2019 Nantwch Camera Club Photographic Exhibition

2019 Nantwch Camera Club Photographic Exhibition

The 2019 Nantwich Camera Club Photographic Exhibition featuring work from members of the successful club has opened at Nantwich Museum.

The annual event includes stunning print and projected images of a range of inspiring subjects.

November 9, 2019
Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich Lions Bonfire and Fireworks event

Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich Lions Bonfire and Fireworks event

By Jonathan White
Thousands of families packed Queens Park in Crewe to enjoy the annual Crewe and Nantwich Lions Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza.

The crowd was treated to a ten-minute display involving several hundred candles, cakes and one-shot fireworks.

November 6, 2019
Review: Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Blood Brothers makes a return to Crewe this week – and more than 4,000 people will hear the story of the Johnstone twins during its term at the Lyceum.

I’ve been lucky enough to see Blood Brothers a couple of times now, and each time I’ve noticed the amazing atmosphere which surrounds this show.

November 6, 2019
Remembrance Sunday Service in Nantwich

Remembrance Sunday Service in Nantwich

Nantwich Town Council and British Legion will be staging a Remembrance Service in Nantwich Town Centre this Sunday, November 10.

The service will be led by Rev. Dr Mark Hart, of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

November 6, 2019