Theatre Reviews

Review: “A Night at the West End”, Crewe Lyceum

Review: “A Night at the West End”, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner I love musical theatre. So I knew I was in for a treat when I went along to Crewe Lyceum to watch Curtain Call Productions latest show “A Night at The West End”.

May 12, 2013
Review: John Godber’s “Losing the Plot” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: John Godber’s “Losing the Plot” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Written and directed by John Godber, ‘Losing The Plot’ is a play which deals with the aspects of modern society and its affect on modern life.

May 1, 2013
Review: “Live at the Lyceum”, Crewe Lyceum

Review: “Live at the Lyceum”, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Crewe Lyceum was packed as visitors helped celebrate a new era in the history of the theatre. A gala variety show of dancing, singing and comedy was held to mark the occasion of new owners taking over from Cheshire East Council.

April 22, 2013
Review: “Arabian Nights” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

Review: “Arabian Nights” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

Among a mixture of colours and incense, Nantwich Players Youth Theatre presents “Arabian Nights” this week, writes Claire Faulkner. Directed by Kelly-Ann Davies, this production shines.

March 22, 2013
Review: Crewe Amateur Musicals’ “Sweeney Todd” at Lyceum

Review: Crewe Amateur Musicals’ “Sweeney Todd” at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Members of the audience at The Lyceum in Crewe are invited to sit back and relax for the current production of “Sweeney Todd”. Although, when you see what happens to the customers who sit in Sweeney’s chair, you may find that a little difficult!

March 20, 2013
Review: “Finding Chaucer’s Voice” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “Finding Chaucer’s Voice” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner The warning on the leaflet ‘may contain some Middle English’, didn’t put me off – or those who stood with me in the cold waiting to get into The Lyceum in Crewe.

March 12, 2013
Nantwich primary pupils star in Shakespeare at New Vic Theatre

Nantwich primary pupils star in Shakespeare at New Vic Theatre

Pupils from a Nantwich school went down a storm when they starred in their own version of Shakespeare’s  The Tempest. Year 6 youngsters at Pear Tree Primary, Stapeley, were part of the Children’s Shakespeare Festival.

March 8, 2013
Review: “A Murder is Announced”, Crewe Lyceum

Review: “A Murder is Announced”, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner ‘A Murder is Announced’ by Agatha Christie is the latest ‘whodunit’ to hit the stage at The Lyceum in Crewe. It’s a classic murder mystery which all Miss Marple fans will enjoy.

March 6, 2013
Review: Nantwich Players perform “Therese Raquin”

Review: Nantwich Players perform “Therese Raquin”

By Claire Faulkner First published in 1867, and written by Emile Zola, ‘Therese Raquin’ is the latest production from The Nantwich Players. From the opening moments of the production, I was intrigued.

February 9, 2013
Review: “Alice in Wonderland” at Richmond Village Nantwich

Review: “Alice in Wonderland” at Richmond Village Nantwich

By Claire Faulkner The snow didn’t stop people from making the journey to Richmond Village Nantwich to watch ‘Alice in Wonderland’. And the production had the audience laughing at Alice’s adventures in a wonderland full of interesting characters and songs.

January 21, 2013
Review: Nantwich Players Christmas show “Life and Beth”

Review: Nantwich Players Christmas show “Life and Beth”

By Claire Faulkner If you’re lucky enough to have a ticket for the Nantwich Players Christmas production, you’re in for a real treat. ‘Life and Beth’, by Alan Ayckbourn is a Christmas story with a supernatural twist.

December 8, 2012
Review: Curtain Call’s “The Producers”, at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Curtain Call’s “The Producers”, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Curtain Call Productions has once again presented another fantastic show at The Lyceum in Crewe. “The Producers” tells the story of two Broadway producers, who decide to make money by putting on a musical destined to flop.

November 15, 2012
Review: Heritage Opera’s “La Boheme” at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Heritage Opera’s “La Boheme” at Nantwich Civic Hall

By Claire Faulkner Heritage Opera reduced their stunned Nantwich Civic Hall audience to tears with their latest touring production La Boheme. Many members of the impressive crowd were so moved by the powerful love story, hankies and tissues were out in force.

October 29, 2012