Theatre Reviews

Review: “Private Peaceful” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

Review: “Private Peaceful” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

By Claire Faulkner Michael Morpugo’s ‘Private Peaceful’ is a deeply poignant and emotional novel. So when I heard Nantwich Players Youth Theatre was staging the production, I wondered whether it would work with such a young cast.

April 1, 2014
Crewe Lyceum Theatre lines up array of shows before Easter

Crewe Lyceum Theatre lines up array of shows before Easter

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has an array of entertainment lined up for all tastes over the next two weeks. The fun kicks off tomorrow (April 1) with the opening of international smash-hit “New Jersey Nights”.

March 31, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich dance students star in Pop Factor show at Lyceum

Crewe and Nantwich dance students star in Pop Factor show at Lyceum

Crewe and Nantwich dance students will feature in the eagerly-awaited Pop Factor show touring the UK. The production, which celebrates the music, fashion and cultural trends of the UK, comes to the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe on Wednesday April 23.

March 25, 2014
Review: Outstanding “Blood Brothers” show at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Outstanding “Blood Brothers” show at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner “Have you heard the story of the Johnstone twins?” No? Well this week is your chance to see an outstanding production of Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers at The Lyceum in Crewe.

March 5, 2014
Review: “The Lonesome West” by The Players in Nantwich

Review: “The Lonesome West” by The Players in Nantwich

By Claire Faulkner The latest production from Nantwich Players, “The Lonesome West”, is sure to wow the audiences this week. This dark comedy details life in a rural Irish community, complete with a drunken priest, murder and sibling rivalry.

February 15, 2014
Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

More productions have been added to the new spring season at Crewe Lyceum Theatre. These include stand-up from Jon Richardson, a comedy musical with Lesley Joseph, and children’s entertainment by The Sooty Show and Bananas in Pyjamas.

January 13, 2014
Review: Tommy Theatre Group’s “We Were There” at Nantwich Players

Review: Tommy Theatre Group’s “We Were There” at Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner The Tommy Theatre Group from St Thomas More School presented their productions of “We Were There” at The Players Theatre in Nantwich on Saturday January 4.

January 6, 2014
Review: Curtain Call stages”Stepping Out” show at Nantwich Players

Review: Curtain Call stages”Stepping Out” show at Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner The joy of watching Curtain Call Productions  is you know you’re going to get first class choreography and a top performance. “Stepping Out” at Nantwich Players theatre delivers that and much more.

December 19, 2013
Review: “Peter Pan” panto a big hit on opening night at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “Peter Pan” panto a big hit on opening night at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner There is always something special about watching a pantomine. And the opening night of “Peter Pan” at The Crewe Lyceum didn’t disappoint the packed audience there.

December 15, 2013
Review: Nantwich Players open new production, Hindle Wakes

Review: Nantwich Players open new production, Hindle Wakes

By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Players latest production of Hindle Wakes opens this week. It tells the story of Fanny Hawthorne and Alan Jeffcote who secretly spend the weekend away together.

December 7, 2013
Young Nantwich playwright stunned by success of charity-inspired show

Young Nantwich playwright stunned by success of charity-inspired show

A talented Nantwich teenager has been invited to stage a poignant show she wrote after being inspired by St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Emma Rogerson, 15, of Delamere Road, Nantwich, has been taken aback by the huge success of her play We Were There.

December 4, 2013
Nantwich theatre group earns grant boost from MARS Milk Fund

Nantwich theatre group earns grant boost from MARS Milk Fund

A Nantwich theatre company has benefited from a £300 donation from the MARS Milk Fund. The Jude Theatre Company, is a small team of artists and volunteers who deliver Applied Drama workshops in Cheshire.

October 30, 2013
Review: Acton Amateur Operatic Society’s “Me and My Girl” at Lyceum

Review: Acton Amateur Operatic Society’s “Me and My Girl” at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Acton Amateur Operatic Society is presenting its latest production of Me and My Girl at The Lyceum Theatre this week. And this is a fun-packed show with a great cast and amazing choreography.

October 24, 2013