What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

By Jonathan White
Nantwich author Joan Carter will launch her book ‘Life Zumba and Now’ at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on May 3.

The 83-year-old will give a talk at the launch about her unusual autobiography which begins in the war years in Nantwich.

April 5, 2019
Review: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Agatha Christie fans won’t be disappointed with the latest production to be shown at The Lyceum this week.

The Mousetrap has been running in London since 1952.

April 2, 2019
X Factor’s Chico joins Crewe Lyceum panto cast for 2019

X Factor’s Chico joins Crewe Lyceum panto cast for 2019

Crewe Lyceum has announced that former X Factor star Chico will be joining comedy legends Cannon and Ball to star in the venue’s 2019 pantomime Peter Pan.

Chico, who will be starring as ‘Big Chief Chico’, leader of The Neverlanders, became a household name as a finalist on the hit ITV talent show.

April 2, 2019
Review: Nantwich Players star amid first Cheshire Drama Festival

Review: Nantwich Players star amid first Cheshire Drama Festival

By Claire Faulkner
The 1st Cheshire Drama Festival took place this weekend at Nantwich Players Theatre.

The festival for one-act plays is a new preliminary round of the All England Theatre Festival.

April 1, 2019
Bingo at the Bookshop in Nantwich in aid of Winsford Wolves

Bingo at the Bookshop in Nantwich in aid of Winsford Wolves

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bingo at the bookshop’ fundraising event will take place at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge in aid of a local partially-sighted football team.

The event at the shop on High Street takes place on Tuesday April 9 from 6.30pm onwards.

March 31, 2019
What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

Easter Workshops for children featuring a range of Easter crafts and quizzes will take place at Nantwich Museum on Wednesday and Thursday April 10 and 11.

March 31, 2019
What’s On: April events at Nantwich Library on Beam Street

What’s On: April events at Nantwich Library on Beam Street

April is a busy month for staff at Nantwich Library.

Check out all the events taking place throughout the month.

March 30, 2019
Review: SparkPlug, by Box of Tricks at Crewe Lyceum

Review: SparkPlug, by Box of Tricks at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
A new play inspired by autobiographical events is the latest production to be shown in the Studio space at Crewe Lyceum.

Presented by Box of Tricks, SparkPlug is a beautiful and unique piece of theatre which tells the story of David, a young boy growing up during the 1980s in Manchester.

March 30, 2019
Eat Cake Week comes to Nantwich in aid of Hope House Hospice

Eat Cake Week comes to Nantwich in aid of Hope House Hospice

Cake lovers across Cheshire will be decorating, baking and icing next month as part of the Hope House and Ty Gobaith Eat Cake Week from April 8-15.

Cafes, restaurants, schools, clubs, businesses and individuals are taking part including Nantwich Library who are holding a coffee and cake morning in the run up to Eat Cake week on Thursday April 4.

March 29, 2019
Hundreds revel in Meet The Beatles fundraiser in Nantwich

Hundreds revel in Meet The Beatles fundraiser in Nantwich

Hundreds of 60s music lovers packed Nantwich Civic Hall for an evening of “Meet with the Beatles”

The charity fundraiser was held in aid of Hope house, North West Ambulance First Responders and Nantwich Fire Cadets.

March 27, 2019
Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns for April show at Nantwich Civic

Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns for April show at Nantwich Civic

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on April 5 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act of the evening is Marlon Davis.

March 27, 2019
“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

A “Spring in your step” exhibition displaying the talents of Shires’ Artists has opened in Nantwich Museum.

The artists have used their interpretation of Spring in the exhibition which is housed in the Millennium Gallery of the Pillory Street venue.

March 26, 2019
Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets released for Nantwich and Crewe attractions

Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets released for Nantwich and Crewe attractions

Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets for local attractions such as Crewe Lyceum, Hack Secret Bunker, Nantwich Museum and Reaseheath College’s mini zoo have been released online.

Hundreds more free tickets are available to download for the festival, taking place between Saturday March 30 and Sunday April 7.

March 25, 2019