REVIEW: Female of the Species, Nantwich Players
By Claire Faulkner
I’ve missed the theatre during the pandemic.
Like so many others, I’ve been waiting patiently for the doors to be opened once more at The Players Theatre on Love Lane.
Theatre Reviews
REVIEW: Nantwich Players and The Regina Monologues
By Claire Faulkner
I’ve missed the theatre during lockdown, and like other theatre fans I’ve taken the opportunity to watch a number of plays recorded by national companies which have been available online.
Review: “Woman in Black” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre
By Claire Faulkner
Do you believe in ghosts?
If you like spooky stories then you need to head to The Lyceum this week for Susan Hill’s, Woman in Black.
Review: Gary Clarke’s Wasteland at Crewe Lyceum Theatre
By Claire Faulkner
I’d forgotten how the 1990s felt.
That soon changed when I went to watch Wasteland at The Lyceum on Tuesday night.
I could feel the music beating in my chest.
Review: The Spine at Crewe Lyceum Studio
By Claire Faulkner
The Lyceum Studio space continues to bring new writing and contemporary theatre to Crewe this season.
The Spine is a play set within a football academy and follows three young players as they dream of reaching the premier league.
Review: Sunday Night at the Lyceum, The Cat FM
By Claire Faulkner
Local community radio station The Cat delighted fans yesterday when they presented ‘Sunday Night at The Lyceum Theatre’.
The variety show was packed with singing, dancing and laughter, and was organised in aid of the Lost Little Ones MCH Charity Baby Bereavement Suite Appeal.
Review: Vintage Hitchcock, by Nantwich Players
By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players invite you all to an evening of suspense, murder and comedy as they re-create Vintage Hitchcock : A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry in the studio space this weekend.
Review: “Peter Pan” Christmas Panto at Crewe Lyceum
By Claire Faulkner
Peter Pan has flown into the Lyceum this Christmas for a high-flying swashbuckling adventure.
Presented by Qdos Entertainment and directed by David Fleeshman, this fun-filled show is a traditional pantomime which the whole family can enjoy.
Review: “Toast” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre
By Claire Faulkner
Based on the book by Nigel Slater and written by Henry Filloux-Bennett, Toast is running at The Crewe Lyceum this week.
Directed and choreographed by Jonnie Riordan, the production portrays the childhood story of Nigel Slater through a wonderful mix of memories, smells (Nigel kept a list) and finding the joy of cooking.
Review: Benjamin Zephaniah at Crewe Lyceum
By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum was full of words and rhyme on Thursday night thanks to poet and lyricist, Benjamin Zephaniah.
During the show, Benjamin performed some of his poems and talked openly about his life and told stories from his new biography The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah.
Review: The Body Snatcher, Crewe Lyceum Studio
By Claire Faulkner
It’s been exciting to see a range of new writing and contemporary theatre at The Lyceum Studio this year.
Review: Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” at Crewe Lyceum
By Claire Faulkner
Blood Brothers makes a return to Crewe this week – and more than 4,000 people will hear the story of the Johnstone twins during its term at the Lyceum.
I’ve been lucky enough to see Blood Brothers a couple of times now, and each time I’ve noticed the amazing atmosphere which surrounds this show.
Review: Swallow by Nantwich Players
By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio presents Swallow this weekend, writes Claire Faulkner.
Written by Stef Smith and directed by the cast and Studio team, this production is strikingly intense and beautifully produced.
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