What’s On & Reviews

Full line-up for Nantwich Jazz Festival unveiled

Full line-up for Nantwich Jazz Festival unveiled

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival organisers have unveiled the full line up and programme for this year’s event.

The festival, April 18-22, will feature Martin Turner, ex-Wishbone Ash bass player on the opening Thursday night.

March 8, 2019
The Mousetrap and comedian Reginald D Hunter head for Crewe Lyceum

The Mousetrap and comedian Reginald D Hunter head for Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum has secured two amazing productions in Agatha Christie classic The Mousetrap and US comedian Reginald D Hunter.

The Mousetrap, the legendary whodunnit from Queen of Crime, Dame Agatha Christie, will be performing from April 1 to 6.

March 8, 2019
Nantwich Library – Comic Relief event + What’s On in March

Nantwich Library – Comic Relief event + What’s On in March

Nantwich Library will be in fine voice when it stages a fundraising singing event for this year’s Comic Relief.

The event is on Wednesday March 13 from 11am at the Beam Street venue.

March 6, 2019
Review: “Choreocracy” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: “Choreocracy” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
One of the things I always do at the theatre is to make sure my mobile phone is switched off.

So, it felt a little strange to be at a performance at The Crewe Lyceum which not only encouraged the audience to keep their phones on, but also to use them during the show.

March 6, 2019
Nantwich Museum to celebrate Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum to celebrate Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum is celebrating Pancake Day on Shrove Tuesday (March 5).

Pancakes and refreshments will be served in the Millennium Gallery from 10.30am until 12.30pm.

March 4, 2019
Musical “No Miracles Here” set for Crewe Lyceum performance

Musical “No Miracles Here” set for Crewe Lyceum performance

A dance marathon in a northern town forms the backdrop for a foot-stomping and thought-provoking new musical that comes to Crewe Lyceum as part of a UK tour.

No Miracles Here is on a 15-date national tour in spring 2019, and arrives at Crewe Lyceum Studio on Saturday March 23.

March 1, 2019
Review: Tom Gates Live on Stage, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Tom Gates Live on Stage, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Dragging any teenage boy off his XBox to watch live theatre is hard work, these days.

But seemingly not when the World Premiere tour of Tom Gates: Live on Stage arrives in South Cheshire!

February 28, 2019
Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Be prepared to ‘Twist and Shout’ as the UK’s top Beatles tribute band performs a fund-raising concert at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday March 16.

Meet the Beatles deliver the most authentic sound and look since the Sixties – from the sounds and songs down to the uniforms and instruments.

February 27, 2019
South Cheshire Militaire show thrills crowds at Malbank in Nantwich

South Cheshire Militaire show thrills crowds at Malbank in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The annual South Cheshire Militaire universal model show thrilled the crowds at Malbank School in Nantwich.

The show is organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

February 27, 2019
Nantwich author to stage book signing on World Book Day

Nantwich author to stage book signing on World Book Day

Nantwich author Chrisoula Sirigou will be staging a book signing event to celebrate World Book Day.

Chrisoula will be at Nantwich Bookshop and Cafe on the town square on Tuesday March 7.

February 26, 2019
Mid Cheshire Hospitals to stage Fashion & Fizz charity Nantwich event

Mid Cheshire Hospitals to stage Fashion & Fizz charity Nantwich event

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is holding a Fashion & Fizz evening to raise funds for its Everybody Knows Somebody dementia appeal.

Attendees will be treated to four glasses of wines and Prosecco from around the world, supplied by Nantwich wine merchants Rodney Densem Wines.

February 25, 2019
Cheshire Drama Festival comes to Nantwich as teams battle for national final

Cheshire Drama Festival comes to Nantwich as teams battle for national final

The Cheshire Drama Festival for one-act plays is coming to Nantwich Players theatre on Love lane next month.

It is part of the All England Theatre Festival and the winner of Cheshire will proceed to the northern finals, where they get the chance to compete for the national finals in June.

February 24, 2019
Review: Nantwich Players double feature in Studio season

Review: Nantwich Players double feature in Studio season

By Claire Faulkner
The first double feature from the Nantwich Players Studio’s winter mini season opened with Albert by Richard Harris, followed by Edgar & Annabel by Sam Holcroft.

I’ve really enjoyed what the Nantwich Players Studio have produced so far, and I was thrilled to be invited into the final rehearsal of ‘Edgar and Annabel’.

February 23, 2019