Theatre Reviews

Vicar of Dibley review

REVIEW: “Vicar of Dibley” by Audlem Theatre Company

By Claire Faulkner
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the dress rehearsal of Audlem Theatre Community’s production of The Vicar of Dibley, and it proved to be a wonderfully funny, light-hearted and nostalgic evening.

May 16, 2026
REVIEW: “Ghost” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

REVIEW: “Ghost” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Amateur Musicals Society are back this week with their production of Ghost.

I’m familiar with the film, which was released back in 1990, but I’d never seen the musical before.

April 17, 2026
REVIEW: “Bull” by the Nantwich Players Studio

REVIEW: “Bull” by the Nantwich Players Studio

The Nantwich Players Studio team are back with their latest production, Bull by Mike Bartlett.

This production does come with a warning, as some of the themes explored include psychological bullying, gaslighting and emotional cruelty.

April 11, 2026
REVIEW: “Room 13” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

REVIEW: “Room 13” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Youth Theatre brings myth, legend and a touch of gothic horror to the town this week with their production of Room 13.

Adapted by Joe Standerline from the novel by Robert Swindells, we meet a group of school children on a trip to the historical town of Whitby.

March 27, 2026
REVIEW: Curtain Call’s “Annie” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Curtain Call’s “Annie” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I was lucky enough to see Curtain Call’s production of Annie on opening night at The Lyceum this week, and from the first number, I knew this was going to be one of the best musicals I’ve ever seen Curtain Call produce.

March 20, 2026
REVIEW: “Double Indemnity” by Tim Holloway at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Double Indemnity” by Tim Holloway at Crewe Lyceum

by Claire Faulkner
Audiences at Crewe Lyceum this week will be treated to a tale of murder and deceit with Tim Holloway’s stage adaptation of James M. Cain’s novel, Double Indemnity.

Perhaps most well-known from the iconic 1944 film featuring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck, but you don’t have to be familiar with the film to enjoy this production.

February 18, 2026
REVIEW: “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
A handbag? Nantwich Players have brought Oscar Wilde’s comedy, The Importance of being Earnest to the stage this week.

A classic farce, full of satire, mistaken identities, chaotic romance and of course, cucumber sandwiches.

February 14, 2026
REVIEW: The Wedding Singer, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Wedding Singer, at Crewe Lyceum

Show Ready Productions are celebrating romance and finding true love at The Lyceum this week with the musical comedy, The Wedding Singer.

Set in New Jersey in the 1980s, we follow Robbie, lead singer of Simply Wed, a nice guy who believes in true love and romance, but finds himself heartbroken after being dumped at the altar.

February 6, 2026
REVIEW: Audlem Theatre Group and “Jack & the Beanstalk”

REVIEW: Audlem Theatre Group and “Jack & the Beanstalk”

By Claire Faulkner
This week Audlem Theatre Group are bringing magic and sparkle to the stage with Jack & the Beanstalk, and I was lucky enough to be invited along to watch their final dress rehearsal at the Public Hall over the weekend.

January 28, 2026
REVIEW: “Jack and the Beanstalk” panto at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Jack and the Beanstalk” panto at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
You know it’s nearly Christmas when panto season starts. Oh, yes you do.

Crewe Lyceum are welcoming audiences this year with Jack and the Beanstalk from Imagine Theatre.

December 15, 2025
REVIEW: “The Game’s Afoot” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Game’s Afoot” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
If you enjoy a mystery with a comedy twist, then you’ll definitely enjoy the Christmas production from Nantwich Players.

The Game’s Afoot written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Sharon Dutton is a classic whodunit, which will have you guessing until the very end.

December 13, 2025
REVIEW: “The Effect” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Effect” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest studio production is The Effect.

Written by Lucy Prebble and directed by Jeremy Acklam, it tells the story of two volunteers who take part in a drug trial for a new antidepressant.

November 7, 2025
REVIEW: Theatre groups in epic Lyceum fundraiser

REVIEW: Theatre groups in epic Lyceum fundraiser

By Claire Faulkner
Local theatre groups Curtain Call Productions, YSD, CAMS and Together We Dance joined forces for an epic fundraiser in aid of Alzheimer’s Society at The Lyceum on Sunday night.

Hosted by Sam and Natalie, the audience were treated to a packed show full of energy and high-quality performances.

November 3, 2025