By Claire Faulkner
Directed by Gail Cornell, Shavington Drama Group present two one-act plays this week.
“Last Tango in Little Grimley” and “Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor (On Ice!)” have been written by David Tristram.
By Claire Faulkner
The latest production produced by The Nantwich Players Studio team is The Last of The Pelican Daughters by Wardrobe Ensemble.
A one act play which tells the story of a grieving family trying to reconcile their differences and come to terms with the loss of their Mother.
By Claire Faulkner
Compered by Ste Johnston, Take a Bow, A Lyceum Legacy showcased the talent from the Lyceum Theatre Creative groups on Sunday afternoon.
The performers were made up from the Lyceum Youth Theatre, ages 5 – 18, Lyceum Lites, an inclusive theatre project for adults with neurodiversity and learning disabilities and the Lyceum Theatre Choir.
By Claire Faulkner
Operation Julie, a rock musical about a legendary, almost mythical drugs bust in the 1970’s has landed at The Lyceum this week.
Based on a true story about Wales’ biggest ever undercover drugs operation, this fantastic production celebrates the music and culture of the time.
By Claire Faulkner
I was gifted a copy of the book ‘The Girl on The Train’ by Paula Hawkins for my birthday a few years ago by one of my close friends.
I read it within a couple of days and have since recommended it to book clubs and other friends.
By Claire Faulkner
South West Cheshire Scouts presented the Gang Show this week at Crewe Lyceum.
The cast of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers produced a wonderful show packed full of music, song and comedy.
Amazing food, fine wine, great company… and murder!
A heady cocktail for an unforgettable night out at The White Lion in Hankelow, as Pete Leydon discovered.
By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum is the perfect theatre to listen to ghost stories.
And so, along with an auditorium full of strangers, I went on Tuesday night to watch The Woman in Black.
Crewe Amateur Musicals Society celebrated their 100 year anniversary by bringing Kinky Boots to the stage at the Lyceum this week, and what a fabulous show to celebrate with, writes Claire Faulkner.
Based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie Price, who inherits a struggling shoe factory and his friendship with Lola, a drag queen who is ready to take on the world.
By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio presented The White Bike by Tamara von Werthern this weekend.
Directed by Holly Jones, this one act play is based on the true story of Eilidh Cairns, a young female cyclist who was killed by a lorry in 2009, and the first person to have a white bike erected in their memory.
By Lynne Lomax
The greatest mystery of the world’s longest running stage play must surely be why its author, the best selling novelist of all time Agatha Christie, initially gave it a life span of only eight months.
Seventy years later The Mousetrap remains one of the great ‘who dunnit’ tales of the 20th century and continues to deliver and delight, judging from the reaction of the audience at the opening performance at the Lyceum Theatre, Crewe.
By Claire Faulkner
This year’s production from the Youth Theatre at Nantwich Players is The Visit, a tragicomedy written by Friedrich Durrenmatt and directed by Ben Willis.
The Youth Theatre gave an exceptional performance and this production highlights the ability and talent of the young cast.
By Claire Faulkner
The first Studio Production of the season from Nantwich Players is Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough by Cordelia O’Neill.
Directed by Anastasia Newton, this two hander piece explores aspects of love and grief with its audience.
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