Theatre Reviews

Review: Gypsy Queen at Crewe Lyceum Studio

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.

February 19, 2019
Review: Greyhounds at Crewe Lyceum Theatre Studio

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.

February 17, 2019
Review: Anita Harris at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

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.

February 11, 2019
Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, panto at Crewe Lyceum

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.

December 16, 2018
Review: Fawlty Towers Dining Experience, Crewe Lyceum

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.

December 11, 2018
Review: The Secret Garden, production by Nantwich Players

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.

December 8, 2018
Review: Curtain Call’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Lyceum

Review: Curtain Call’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
There was a fantastic atmosphere at the Lyceum when local group, Curtain Call Productions presented their latest show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Directed and choreographed by Joel Montague, the show was bursting with energy and was a joy to watch.

November 14, 2018
Review: Breaking The Code, by Nantwich Players

Review: Breaking The Code, by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Directed by Chris Ridge, Nantwich Players’ latest production is ‘Breaking The Code’ by Hugh Whitemore.

It’s a remarkable, strong and powerful play which tells the story of Alan Turing, the man who cracked the Enigma code and devised the modern computer.

October 20, 2018
Review: The Wizard of Oz, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

Review: The Wizard of Oz, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

By Claire Faulkner
Acton Amateur Operatic Society delighted a packed audience at Crewe Lyceum with their latest production of The Wizard of Oz.

Directed by Caroline Coles, the production transported us from Crewe to The Emerald City.

October 11, 2018
Review: “A Bunch of Amateurs” by Nantwich Players

Review: “A Bunch of Amateurs” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
A Bunch of Amateurs written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman is the latest production presented by the Nantwich Players.

Directed by Michael Fair, this light-hearted comedy tells the story of a small community trying to save its theatre and the washed-up Hollywood star who is tricked into helping them.

September 9, 2018
Review: Awful Auntie at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Awful Auntie at Crewe Lyceum


Children of all ages flocked to Crewe Lyceum to see Birmingham Stage Company’s adaptation of Awful Auntie.

Fans of David Walliams’ books will know the story of Stella, a young girl left in the care of her Aunt Alberta following the suspicious death of her parents.

August 23, 2018
Review: Bobby Ball’s The Dressing Room at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Bobby Ball’s The Dressing Room at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Part play, part variety show The Dressing Room, written by Bobby Ball delighted the audience at the Crewe Lyceum on Saturday.

The show follows four comedians who meet behind stage before performing their routines at a club.

August 13, 2018
Review: Rhythm of The Dance at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Rhythm of The Dance at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
The National Dance Company of Ireland visited the Crewe Lyceum with their show Rhythm of The Dance.

A rich celebration of Irish history and culture, this show was every bit as good as I hoped it would be.

July 13, 2018