What’s On & Reviews

Review: Greyhounds at Crewe Lyceum Theatre Studio

Review: Greyhounds at Crewe Lyceum Theatre Studio

By Claire Faulkner
It was a privilege to be at the first performance taking place in the new Studio space at The Crewe Lyceum.

The Lyceum Studio has been created from one of the rehearsal rooms in the theatre and has been designed to bring new writing and contemporary theatre to Crewe.

February 17, 2019
Nantwich Civic Hall to host big charity quiz in March

Nantwich Civic Hall to host big charity quiz in March

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr David Marren is calling on brainboxes to test their knowledge at his big charity quiz.

Teams of up to six are invited to take part on Friday March 22 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

February 15, 2019
Nantwich Museum to host Civil War talk by professor

Nantwich Museum to host Civil War talk by professor

A talk by Professor Andrew Hopper of The University of Leicester called “The Human Costs of the Civil War” will take place at Nantwich Museum.

It will be held at 2pm this Friday, February 15.

February 13, 2019
“Bingo at Book Shop” in Nantwich to raise funds for partially sighted football team

“Bingo at Book Shop” in Nantwich to raise funds for partially sighted football team

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bingo at the book shop’ fundraising event will take place at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge in Nantwich later this month.

All money raised will go towards running and maintaining ‘Winsford Wolves VIFC’ partially sighted 5-a-side indoor football team, setup by Craig Acton in April 2015.

February 13, 2019
Review: Anita Harris at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Anita Harris at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum welcomed Anita Harris, star of the stage and screen to Crewe on Sunday night.

Anita Harris in Concert was an evening of song, chat and humour about her life and career in the 1960s and 70s.

February 11, 2019
“Cancer on the Rocks” music festival in Nantwich postponed

“Cancer on the Rocks” music festival in Nantwich postponed

The 2nd annual ‘Cancer On The Rocks’ rock and blues music festival at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich has been postponed.

The event was due to staged on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday February 23-24.

February 8, 2019
Crewe councillors unveil programme of events to attract more visitors

Crewe councillors unveil programme of events to attract more visitors

Crewe Town Councillors have unveiled a programme of events to try and attract more visitors after the success of the Lumen show at Christmas.

The month-long festive attraction, which projected a winter fairytale onto the frontage of Municipal Buildings, was hailed a success after attracting more than 11,000 people on its launch night.

February 7, 2019
Boxing star Johnny Nelson backs celebrity boxing night in Nantwich

Boxing star Johnny Nelson backs celebrity boxing night in Nantwich

Sky Sports boxing presenter Johnny Nelson is the latest celebrity to throw his weight behind a boxing night in Nantwich in aid of The Christie charity and British Heart Foundation.

The former world boxing champion will be at the South Cheshire ABC Club in Crewe on February 19 for a promotional event flagging up the big event in Nantwich on March 29.

February 6, 2019
Liverpool legend John Barnes to appear at Nantwich event

Liverpool legend John Barnes to appear at Nantwich event

Football legend John Barnes will be in Nantwich later this month for a special St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser.

The former Liverpool and England winger will be the star of “An Evening with John Barnes” at Nantwich Civic Hall on February 28.

February 5, 2019
Nantwich family to stage 80s Fancy Dress Night in aid of local charities

Nantwich family to stage 80s Fancy Dress Night in aid of local charities

A Nantwich family is to stage an 80s Fancy Dress Night at Crewe Alexandra’s Stadium to help raise funds for two local charities.

Steph Marvell, her sister Sophie and cousin Jessica Youle are organising the event in aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association (Cheshire Branch) and St Lukes Hospice.

February 3, 2019
Nantwich Players to stage more One Act plays in February

Nantwich Players to stage more One Act plays in February

Nantwich Players are to stage more of their unique “one act” plays this month as part of the ‘Winter Mini Season’.

Two contrasting plays in February promise to provide a fun, interesting and diverse evening of entertainment at their Love Lane theatre in Nantwich.

February 3, 2019
Nantwich Job Club to launch second Steps to Employment course

Nantwich Job Club to launch second Steps to Employment course

Nantwich Job Club will be starting a second Steps to Employment course next week.

The CAP (Christians Againts Poverty) club is held at Market Street Church and will begin the new course on February 5.

January 31, 2019
What’s On at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s On at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Elephant conservationist Saba Douglas-Hamilton will be at Crewe Lyceum in April to perform her UK show, “A Life with Elephants”.

Saba tells stories of her life and highlights from her decade as a BBC wildlife presenter while emphasizing the important role each of us can play in protecting the natural world.

January 29, 2019