Theatre Reviews

Review: All My Sons, by Nantwich Players

Review: All My Sons, by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
All My Sons, written by Arthur Miller and directed by Jerry Park is showing at The Players this week.

Set in the garden of the Keller’s house over a single day during the Summer of 1947, the story examines relationships, loss and the American dream

May 8, 2022
REVIEW: The Gang Show, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: The Gang Show, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
This week Crewe Lyceum is on the crest of a wave and hosting the Crewe Gang Show.

Every two years since 1938, the South West Cheshire Scouts put on a production full of music, laughter and entertainment.

May 7, 2022
REVIEW: Sheila’s Island comedy, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Sheila’s Island comedy, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I’ve always believed that the beauty and magic of theatre is that it can transport you anywhere.

And my visit to Crewe Lyceum this week took me and the rest of the audience on an outward-bound team-building exercise to Sheila’s Island.

April 14, 2022
REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It’s wonderful to see local groups back in the theatre and Crewe Amateur Musicals Society have certainly come back full of life, laughter and extravagance after two years away.

April 7, 2022
REVIEW: The Roses of Eyam, Nantwich Players

REVIEW: The Roses of Eyam, Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The Roses of Eyam by Don Taylor is the latest production from Nantwich Players Youth Theatre.

Directed by Michaela Warrilow, the production tells the tragic tale and heroic sacrifice of the Derbyshire Plague village.

March 24, 2022
REVIEW: Showtime at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Showtime at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It was an honour to attend a special celebration at Crewe Lyceum this weekend.

YSD, formally the Yvonne School of Dancing celebrated their 70th birthday with Showtime.

March 14, 2022
REVIEW: “We Will Rock You” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “We Will Rock You” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

Curtain Call had a wonderful return to Crewe Lyceum this weekend with We Will Rock You, writes Claire Faulkner.

Written by Ben Elton and based on the music of Queen, We Will Rock You is set in a future world where musical instruments are forbidden and rock music is a distant memory, we follow a brave group of bohemians fighting to restore freedom of thought and creativity.

March 6, 2022
REVIEW: Nantwich Players  Studio and “Evening of Pinter”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio and “Evening of Pinter”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio team presents an Evening of Pinter this weekend.

Directed by John Mackay, two Harold Pinter plays, A Slight Ache and The Lover are running at the Players Theatre until Sunday February 27.

February 27, 2022
REVIEW: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Blackeyed Theatre presented The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde at Crewe Lyceum this week.

A wonderfully dramatic adaptation of the original story by R L Stevenson.

February 12, 2022
REVIEW: “Love Song” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “Love Song” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Love Song written by Abi Morgan, directed by Gordon Hamlin is the latest production by Nantwich Players.

It is a beautifully poignant story showing the relationship of a couple spanning over 40 years, sharing the ups and downs as well as the beginning and ending.

February 6, 2022
REVIEW: “Immaculate” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “Immaculate” by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players latest production is Immaculate by Oliver Lansley.

Directed by Bethany Gail, Immaculate tells the story of Mia, a young woman who wakes up one morning to find out she’s pregnant.

December 18, 2021
REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

At long last, panto is back. Oh yes it is.

After an extra year of beauty sleep, Crewe Lyceum has opened its doors to a fun-filled production of Sleeping Beauty.

December 12, 2021
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players are ready to celebrate the festive season with two productions this December.

This week NP Studio presents A 1940s Christmas Carol by Walton Jones.

December 4, 2021