Theatre Reviews

Review: The Stepmother, by Nantwich Players

Review: The Stepmother, by Nantwich Players

By Sara Royle
It’s interval time at the Nantwich Players Theatre, a venue that in my 23 years of Cheshire residency I’ve shamefully never put a foot in.

Charlotte Lightbody, director of Githa Sowerby’s The Stepmother, is chatting to audience members who have been invited along to tonight’s dress rehearsal.

February 7, 2015
Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, panto at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, panto at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I can still remember the excitement of going to see a panto when I was a child.

And on Saturday night I was lucky enough to go to the opening night of “Jack and the Beanstalk” at The Lyceum in Crewe.

December 14, 2014
Review: Latest Nantwich Players hit ‘Yes, Prime Minister’

Review: Latest Nantwich Players hit ‘Yes, Prime Minister’

By Claire Faulkner
The latest production from Nantwich Players is an adaption from the classic comedy 80’s TV show, ‘Yes, Prime Minister’.

Directed by Chris Ridge, Nantwich Players have delivered yet another great production this season.

December 6, 2014
Review: Agatha Christie’s “Black Coffee” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Agatha Christie’s “Black Coffee” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Agatha Christie is the Queen of murder mystery – and Poirot fans will be pleased to know that ‘Black Coffee’ is on at The Lyceum this week.

A Bill Kenwright production in association with The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, ‘Black Coffee’ was the first of Christie’s plays and the only one to include the famous Belguim detective, ‘Hercule Poirot’.

November 12, 2014
Review: “Woman in Black” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: “Woman in Black” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
There is nothing quite like a good old fashioned ghost story.

So, as Halloween approaches why not soak up the atmosphere and go along to see ‘Woman in Black’ at The Lyceum in Crewe.

October 29, 2014
Review: Nantwich Players latest show “For Services Rendered”

Review: Nantwich Players latest show “For Services Rendered”

By Claire Faulkner
Many theatre groups up and down the country are commemorating the centenary of World War 1 and Nantwich Players are no exception.

Their latest production “For Services Rendered” by W Somerset Maugham and directed by Jerry Park, tells the story of how war affected the middle class ‘Ardsley’ family.

October 25, 2014
Review: “Jamaica Inn” by Nantwich Players

Review: “Jamaica Inn” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players started their new season with an adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Jamaica Inn’.

Directed by Jeremy Acklam, this production highlights everything which The Players do best.

September 15, 2014
Review: “Ha Ha Hood and the Prince of Leaves”, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: “Ha Ha Hood and the Prince of Leaves”, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
After watching ‘Ha Ha Hood and the Prince of Leaves’ at The Lyceum, I somehow feel my theatre days are now complete.

I’ve never really seen anything like this production before.

September 12, 2014
Review: John Godber’s “April in Paris” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: John Godber’s “April in Paris” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It was a sheer delight to go along to the opening night of ‘April in Paris’ at The Lyceum.

Written and directed by John Godber, well-known for ‘Bouncers’ and ‘Shakers’, this wonderful modern comedy had the audience completely spell-bound and very quickly lost in the world of the two main characters.

September 6, 2014
Review: “Tosca” by Heritage Opera, Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: “Tosca” by Heritage Opera, Nantwich Civic Hall

By Claire Faulkner
Heritage Opera returned to Nantwich this week with ‘Tosca’.

Sung in English, Puccini’s famous opera is full of love, deceit and more drama than any modern day reality TV or Jeremy Kyle show.

August 20, 2014
Review: “The Mousetrap” entices audiences at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “The Mousetrap” entices audiences at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Theatre goers are in for a treat if they watch Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ at The Lyceum in Crewe. The iconic production, celebrating its diamond anniversary, is on tour and Nantwichnews went along for the opening night.

June 11, 2014
World famous The Mousetrap to play at Crewe Lyceum on UK tour

World famous The Mousetrap to play at Crewe Lyceum on UK tour

The world famous production The Mousetrap is heading to South Cheshire when it plays at Crewe Lyceum from June 9 to 14. The classic show, the longest running in British theatre history, is on its first UK tour to celebrate 60 years.

May 30, 2014
Review: Nantwich Players’ latest show “Death of a Salesman”

Review: Nantwich Players’ latest show “Death of a Salesman”

By Claire Faulkner It’s rare a performance by one actor can draw me into a production and leave me spellbound. Simon Porter’s portrayal of ‘Willy Loman’ at The Nantwich Players latest production, ‘Death of A Salesman’, did just this.

May 24, 2014