Review: Thriller “Deathtrap” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre
By Claire Faulkner Talking Scarlet and Eastbourne Theatres have South Cheshire audiences on the edge of their seats this week with their show “Deathtrap’ at Crewe Lyceum.
Theatre Reviews
Review: “The Barber of Seville” at Nantwich Civic Hall
By Claire Faulkner Heritage Opera returned to The Civic Hall on Monday with their latest production ‘The Barber of Seville’. The audience were treated to a marvellous comic tale by Rossini of match making and romance.
Review: “The Forsyte Saga” by Nantwich Players
By Claire Faulkner I was intrigued when I first heard that The Nantwich Players had chosen to present ‘The Forsyte Saga’ as their next production. How could they possibly portray such an epic story on stage?
Review: Nantwich Players perform award-winning “Whodidit?”
By Claire Faulkner Directed by Chris Ridge, “whodidit?” has already achieved recognition for The Nantwich Players. This wonderful and delightfully funny one-act play won Best Production at The Chelford Festival last week – and I can see why.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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