Theatre Reviews

REVIEW: Murder Mystery at The White Lion in Hankelow

REVIEW: Murder Mystery at The White Lion in Hankelow

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.

April 26, 2024
REVIEW: “The Woman in Black” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “The Woman in Black” at Crewe Lyceum

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.

April 24, 2024
REVIEW: “Kinky Boots” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

REVIEW: “Kinky Boots” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

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.

April 18, 2024
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio production “The White Bike”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio production “The White Bike”

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.

April 6, 2024
REVIEW: The Mousetrap at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: The Mousetrap at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

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.

March 27, 2024
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre – “The Visit”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre – “The Visit”

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.

March 21, 2024
REVIEW: “Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough”, Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough”, Nantwich Players

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.

November 3, 2023
REVIEW: “Theft” is latest Nantwich Players production

REVIEW: “Theft” is latest Nantwich Players production

By Claire Faulkner
Theft written by Eric Chappell, and directed by John Mackay is the latest production from Nantwich Players.

Two couples and long-standing friends are out celebrating a wedding anniversary, but when John and Barbara return home they find they’ve been burgled, not only that, but the culprit is still on the premises.

October 22, 2023
REVIEW: “That’ll Be The Day” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “That’ll Be The Day” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Music fans were delighted on Tuesday night as That’ll Be The Day returned to The Lyceum in Crewe.

The production is a celebration of music and iconic moments from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.

October 18, 2023
REVIEW: “Porno” at the Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Porno” at the Crewe Lyceum

On Friday night I headed to the Lyceum for a night of 90s nostalgia to find out what happened to Begbie, Spud, Renton and Sick Boy in Porno, a play adapted by Davie Carswell from the Irvine Welsh novel, writes Claire Faulkner.

October 7, 2023
REVIEW: “By the Waters of Liverpool” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “By the Waters of Liverpool” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Adapted by Rob Fennah from Helen Forrester’s book, By The Waters of Liverpool is a wonderful historical drama showing at The Lyceum this week.

Europe is on the brink of war and we find that the Forresters, after losing everything in the Depression, have moved to Liverpool to rebuild their lives.

September 19, 2023
REVIEW: “The Weir” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Weir” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Conor McPherson’s The Weir is Nantwich Players latest production.

Directed by Gail Cornell this play confronts themes of loneliness and friendship.

September 9, 2023
REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Youth Summer Project

REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Youth Summer Project

By Claire Faulkner
The Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project delighted audiences on Sunday with this year’s production of Oliver Jr!.

The cast were all aged between 8 and 18 and had just one week working with a professional director, choreographer and musical director to put together the final show.

August 28, 2023