By Claire Faulkner Acton Operatics Society has been wowing audiences with its “La Cage Aux Folles” at Crewe Lyceum. Acton’s opening numbers were outstanding and the following songs and routines didn’t disappoint.
By Claire Faulkner “Dangerous Obsession” is one of those plays which you wish you’d written yourself. It’s a modern suspense thriller with amazing twists and turns throughout.
By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Players will have their audience in stitches with their own version of the stage hit “Calendar Girls” this week. The story is about a group of WI ladies who decide to raise money for charity by producing an ‘alternative’ calendar.
By Claire Faulkner Reaseheath College provided the perfect Nantwich setting for an open air performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Chapterhouse Theatre Company.
By Claire Faulkner Heritage Opera returned to Nantwich Civic Hall with their latest production”The Marriage of Figaro”. The opera tells the story of ‘Figaro’ and ‘Susanna’, a couple in love who desperately want to get married.
The Upstage Theatre School brought ‘The Priory’ to Nantwich this week, writes Claire Faulkner. The Michael Wynne comedy tells the story of a group of friends who try to come to terms with love, life and having to live without phone signals on a weekend away in the country.
By Claire Faulkner Curtain Call Productions rocked The Lyceum in Crewe on the opening night of “Our House”. Directed by Joel Montague, it tells the story of Joe, a young man whose life is facing two very different directions.
Life is certainly a “Cabaret” this week in Nantwich, as The Players present their latest production, writes Claire Faulkner. Directed by Jerry Park, the cast gave a strong and accomplished performance captivating the audience at the Love Lane theatre.
By Claire Faulkner Of course I’d heard of Buddy Holly, and knew of his tragic death in 1959. However, music from 50s America is not my speciality. So going into The Lyceum with my dad was slightly out of my comfort zone.
By Claire Faulkner It was a pleasure to see so many people at The Lyceum for the opening night of ‘The Cemetery Club’. With lots of laughs and a couple of tears, this production explores the relationships of three friends who try to cope with the death of their husbands.
By Claire Faulkner Kiss Chase follows four old friends who, locked inside the gym at a school reunion, reminisce about old times and lie about new ones. Written by Philip Gladwin, and directed by Patric Kearns this production is an interesting and thought-provoking drama.
By Claire Faulkner The Crewe Lyceum audience was given an insight into South Cheshire’s dance and artistic talent. A one-off song and dance show “Curtain Up” was staged by local groups Musical Mayhem, Nantwich-based X Academy, Inspire and Dance Basics.
By Claire Faulkner Brought to Crewe Lyceum by Hull Truck, ‘DNA’ proved to be a powerful and thought provoking production. Directed by Anthony Banks, the cast of young actors brought to life the incredible invisible influence peer pressure can hold over all of us.
Recent Comments