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REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project

REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project

By Claire Faulkner
The Crewe Lyceum Theatre Summer Youth Project hit the stage this weekend with Bugsy Malone.

More than 70 young people were given the opportunity to be involved in a two-week project designed to give aspiring performers the chance to work with professional directors and choreographers.

August 18, 2024
Crewe Lyceum welcomes new Theatre Director to South Cheshire venue

Crewe Lyceum welcomes new Theatre Director to South Cheshire venue

Graham McKnight has been appointed as the new Theatre Director at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

He joins the Lyceum, run by Trafalgar Entertainment, from J&C Joel where he was Head of UK projects.

May 13, 2024
REVIEW: The Gang Show at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Gang Show at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
South West Cheshire Scouts presented the Gang Show this week at Crewe Lyceum.

The cast of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers produced a wonderful show packed full of music, song and comedy.

May 5, 2024
Singer Will Young to play Crewe Lyceum on UK tour

Singer Will Young to play Crewe Lyceum on UK tour

Multi-award-winning British singer and actor Will Young will be performing at Crewe Lyceum as part of a UK tour later this year.

Young, who has released a new single today called “Falling Deep”, will be at the Lyceum on October 10.

April 27, 2024
REVIEW: “Kinky Boots” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

REVIEW: “Kinky Boots” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

Crewe Amateur Musicals Society celebrated their 100 year anniversary by bringing Kinky Boots to the stage at the Lyceum this week, and what a fabulous show to celebrate with, writes Claire Faulkner.

Based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie Price, who inherits a struggling shoe factory and his friendship with Lola, a drag queen who is ready to take on the world.

April 18, 2024
REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Youth Summer Project

REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Youth Summer Project

By Claire Faulkner
The Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project delighted audiences on Sunday with this year’s production of Oliver Jr!.

The cast were all aged between 8 and 18 and had just one week working with a professional director, choreographer and musical director to put together the final show.

August 28, 2023
REVIEW: Rocky Horror Show 50th anniversary – Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Rocky Horror Show 50th anniversary – Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Celebrating 50 years of fun, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show burst onto the stage at the Crewe Lyceum on Monday night.

It was a fantastic opening show and the audience gave a well deserved standing ovation at the end.

July 11, 2023
Rock Of Ages production to play Crewe Lyceum in May

Rock Of Ages production to play Crewe Lyceum in May

The hit show Rock Of Ages featuring Kevin Kennedy as “Dennis Dupree” comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre from May 9-13.

Kennedy is best known for his portrayal of Curly Watts in Coronation Street.

April 13, 2023
REVIEW: 80 Days Around the World, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: 80 Days Around the World, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Theatre has a special kind of magic which can take you anywhere in space and time.

Tilted Wig Productions transported the audience at the Crewe Lyceum Around the World in 80 Days this week.

February 25, 2023
Brine Leas pupils set to stage “Grease” at Crewe Lyceum

Brine Leas pupils set to stage “Grease” at Crewe Lyceum

Young pupils at Brine Leas School are set to take the stage and perform their production of “Grease” at Crewe Lyceum next month.

Staff and students have been working tirelessly on the show for several months.

January 29, 2023
“The Addams Family” arrives at Crewe Lyceum in time for Halloween

“The Addams Family” arrives at Crewe Lyceum in time for Halloween

Spooky family ‘The Addams Family’ arrives at Crewe Lyceum just in time for Halloween.

Acton Amateur Operatic Society is making a return with a bang at the Lyceum Theatre with its production of popular musical comedy, The Addams Family.

October 18, 2022
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Comedian Ed Byrne heads to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Courtney Davies
Comedian Ed Byrne will be at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre with his new show on June 16.

Byrne will be bringing his wit, charm and story-telling to South Cheshire as he tours with his “If I’m Honest” show.

June 9, 2022
New theatre director appointed at Crewe Lyceum

New theatre director appointed at Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has appointed Rhys Hopkin as its new theatre director.

Rhys joins from Cheltenham Trust where he was deputy head of commercial and programmed and managed live events at its venues and museum.

June 1, 2022