By Claire Faulkner
One of the UK’s best theatre companies, Talking Scarlet is back at Crewe Lyceum this week with a classic crime thriller.
Written by Frederick Knott and directed by Patric Kearns, ‘Dial M for Murder’ has everything you might want for a terrific night out at the theatre.
By Claire Faulkner
Most people will be familiar with the 1946 Frank Capra film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’.
And I’ll admit that it is probably one of my favourite Christmas films of all time.
By Claire Faulkner
‘The Smallest Show on Earth’ is the story of Jean and Matthew – who discover they have inherited their very own cinema.
Desperate to save the ‘Bijou Kinema’ from becoming a car park, the couple enlist the help of the cinema’s staff to bring the building back to its former glory.
By Claire Faulkner
When I heard ‘Seaweed’s Gang’ and the ‘Nicest Kids in Town’ would be at The Lyceum, I couldn’t resist going to see the Curtain Call Productions show ‘Hairspray’.
And it is everything you hope it will be.
By Claire Faulkner
Regular theatre goers will be delighted with the latest production being held at The Players Theatre in Nantwich.
‘Neighbourhood Watch’, written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Garth Jones, tells the wonderfully funny and sometimes dark story of life on the Bluebell Hill Development.
By Claire Faulkner
Theatre fans have been delighted with the latest production from ‘talking Scarlet’ at Crewe Lyceum this week.
The company’s performance of ‘Sherlock Holmes and The Ripper Murders’ by Brian Clemens, has proved a real hit.
By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players bring their season to a close with a wonderfully funny presentation of ‘The Murder Room’.
Written by Jack Sharkey, this spoof murder mystery is set in Cheshire and had me laughing out loud throughout the show.
By Claire Faulkner
Marking the 100th anniversary of World War 1, Birdsong at Crewe Lyceum is an incredibly poignant and touching production.
Adapted from Sebastian Faulks’ novel by Rachel Wagstaff, the play tells the story of ‘Stephen’, a young English soldier and his continuous search for ‘Isabelle’, the love of his life.
By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest production is the wonderful and thoughtful comedy ‘Entertaining Angels’.
Written by Richard Everett and directed by Garth Jones, this production once again highlights the skill and dedication which The Players put into each play.
By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum’s programme of productions has gone from strength to strength this year.
And it was a real treat to be at opening night for The History Boys on Tuesday night (May 5).
By Claire Faulkner
The Lyceum in Crewe was alive with ‘The Sound of Music’ as Crewe Amateur Musicals Society presented the opening night of their latest production.
If you’re a fan of the classic story of the Von Trapp family, then you’ll really enjoy this show.
By Claire Faulkner
Directed by Anne-Marie Scragg, Nantwich Players Youth Theatre present the wonderful classroom comedy ‘Teechers’ by John Godber this week.
The Youth Theatre has produced a number of great performances over the last couple of years.
By Claire Faulkner
Heritage Opera returned to Nantwich Civic Hall this week with an outstanding performance of ‘La Traviata’
Testament to the company’s growing reputation was evident in the sheer number of people who had travelled to see their latest production.
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