Review: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Crewe Lyceum
By Claire Faulkner
Agatha Christie fans won’t be disappointed with the latest production to be shown at The Lyceum this week.
The Mousetrap has been running in London since 1952.
Theatre Reviews
Review: Nantwich Players star amid first Cheshire Drama Festival
By Claire Faulkner
The 1st Cheshire Drama Festival took place this weekend at Nantwich Players Theatre.
The festival for one-act plays is a new preliminary round of the All England Theatre Festival.
Review: SparkPlug, by Box of Tricks at Crewe Lyceum
By Claire Faulkner
A new play inspired by autobiographical events is the latest production to be shown in the Studio space at Crewe Lyceum.
Presented by Box of Tricks, SparkPlug is a beautiful and unique piece of theatre which tells the story of David, a young boy growing up during the 1980s in Manchester.
Review: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre, “The Crucible”
By Claire Faulkner
This season, The Nantwich Players Youth Theatre presents The Crucible.
Written by Arthur Miller, the play tells the story of the Salem witch trials, that took place in Massachusetts in the 17th century.
Review: “Choreocracy” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre
By Claire Faulkner
One of the things I always do at the theatre is to make sure my mobile phone is switched off.
So, it felt a little strange to be at a performance at The Crewe Lyceum which not only encouraged the audience to keep their phones on, but also to use them during the show.
Review: Tom Gates Live on Stage, Crewe Lyceum Theatre
Dragging any teenage boy off his XBox to watch live theatre is hard work, these days.
But seemingly not when the World Premiere tour of Tom Gates: Live on Stage arrives in South Cheshire!
Review: Nantwich Players double feature in Studio season
By Claire Faulkner
The first double feature from the Nantwich Players Studio’s winter mini season opened with Albert by Richard Harris, followed by Edgar & Annabel by Sam Holcroft.
I’ve really enjoyed what the Nantwich Players Studio have produced so far, and I was thrilled to be invited into the final rehearsal of ‘Edgar and Annabel’.
Review: Gypsy Queen at Crewe Lyceum Studio
By Claire Faulkner
The critically acclaimed play Gypsy Queen was performed for one night only at The Lyceum Studio on Monday.
A fast paced, cleverly scripted love story about two men who find each other in the most unlikely of circumstances.
Review: Greyhounds at Crewe Lyceum Theatre Studio
By Claire Faulkner
It was a privilege to be at the first performance taking place in the new Studio space at The Crewe Lyceum.
The Lyceum Studio has been created from one of the rehearsal rooms in the theatre and has been designed to bring new writing and contemporary theatre to Crewe.
Review: Anita Harris at Crewe Lyceum Theatre
By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum welcomed Anita Harris, star of the stage and screen to Crewe on Sunday night.
Anita Harris in Concert was an evening of song, chat and humour about her life and career in the 1960s and 70s.
Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, panto at Crewe Lyceum
By Claire Faulkner
It’s panto season, (oh yes it is) and what better way to celebrate than by watching Jack and the Beanstalk at the Crewe Lyceum.
Returning this year are comedy legends Cannon and Ball, starring alongside Malcolm Lord and George Sampson.
Review: Fawlty Towers Dining Experience, Crewe Lyceum
By Claire Faulkner
I’ve been a fan of Fawlty Towers for as long as I can remember.
So, when the opportunity arose, I jumped at the chance to attend the Fawlty Towers dining experience at Crewe Lyceum.
Review: The Secret Garden, production by Nantwich Players
By Claire Faulkner
On a cold, dark winter’s day, what could be better than to escape somewhere magical?
Thanks to Nantwich Players, I did just that when I watched their latest production of The Secret Garden this week.
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