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Panto queen Su Pollard joins cast for Crewe Lyceum Christmas show

Panto queen Su Pollard joins cast for Crewe Lyceum Christmas show

National treasure and “Queen of Pantomime” Su Pollard is heading to Crewe Lyceum this Christmas to star in the family pantomime Sleeping Beauty.

Celebrating 52 years in showbusiness this year, Su joins previously announced panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston.

June 4, 2026
REVIEW: South West Cheshire Scouts Gang Show at Lyceum

REVIEW: South West Cheshire Scouts Gang Show at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
South West Cheshire Scouts have brought the Gang Show back to the Lyceum this week with an entertaining return for this much-loved traditional show.

Featuring Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, the production is a lively variety show with song, dance and comedy with an infectious sense of enthusiasm.

May 8, 2026
Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston return for Lyceum panto

Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston return for Lyceum panto

Panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston are to return to the Crewe Lyceum stage with their trademark festive chaos in Sleeping Beauty, the venue has announced.

The much-loved duo will celebrate their fifth year working together as a double act in South Cheshire with Malcolm looking forward to his tenth consecutive year.

May 3, 2026
REVIEW: “Ghost” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

REVIEW: “Ghost” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Amateur Musicals Society are back this week with their production of Ghost.

I’m familiar with the film, which was released back in 1990, but I’d never seen the musical before.

April 17, 2026
Upcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre in April

Upcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre in April

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has released latest details on upcoming shows in April.

It starts after the Easter weekend with “Rude Science” on Tuesday April 7th, tickets from £20.

April 4, 2026
REVIEW: “Double Indemnity” by Tim Holloway at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Double Indemnity” by Tim Holloway at Crewe Lyceum

by Claire Faulkner
Audiences at Crewe Lyceum this week will be treated to a tale of murder and deceit with Tim Holloway’s stage adaptation of James M. Cain’s novel, Double Indemnity.

Perhaps most well-known from the iconic 1944 film featuring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck, but you don’t have to be familiar with the film to enjoy this production.

February 18, 2026
REVIEW: The Wedding Singer, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Wedding Singer, at Crewe Lyceum

Show Ready Productions are celebrating romance and finding true love at The Lyceum this week with the musical comedy, The Wedding Singer.

Set in New Jersey in the 1980s, we follow Robbie, lead singer of Simply Wed, a nice guy who believes in true love and romance, but finds himself heartbroken after being dumped at the altar.

February 6, 2026
REVIEW: “Jack and the Beanstalk” panto at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Jack and the Beanstalk” panto at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
You know it’s nearly Christmas when panto season starts. Oh, yes you do.

Crewe Lyceum are welcoming audiences this year with Jack and the Beanstalk from Imagine Theatre.

December 15, 2025
REVIEW: Theatre groups in epic Lyceum fundraiser

REVIEW: Theatre groups in epic Lyceum fundraiser

By Claire Faulkner
Local theatre groups Curtain Call Productions, YSD, CAMS and Together We Dance joined forces for an epic fundraiser in aid of Alzheimer’s Society at The Lyceum on Sunday night.

Hosted by Sam and Natalie, the audience were treated to a packed show full of energy and high-quality performances.

November 3, 2025
REVIEW: Acton Amateur Operatic Society’s “Oliver”

REVIEW: Acton Amateur Operatic Society’s “Oliver”

Acton AOS have delivered another wonderful production this year, with the family favourite Oliver, directed by Debbie Cornock which is showing at The Lyceum this week.

We are blessed to have a number of different theatre societies in the area.

October 24, 2025
Crewe Lyceum add extra Kaleb Cooper show as demand soars

Crewe Lyceum add extra Kaleb Cooper show as demand soars

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has added an extra performance for TV personality and farmer Kaleb Cooper’s upcoming show due to soaring demand.

Originally scheduled for a single show, Kaleb’s forthcoming appearance at 7.30pm on Saturday January 10th quickly sold out.

October 17, 2025
Acton Operatic Society to stage Crewe Lyceum performance

Acton Operatic Society to stage Crewe Lyceum performance

Acton Operatic Society is taking to the stage in a lavish production of Oliver, thanks to support by local employer Mornflake.

A cast of more than 60 will tread the boards at Crewe Lyceum from Wednesday October 22 to Saturday October 25 with final dress rehearsals taking place this week.

October 17, 2025
Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

The beanstalk is growing fast — and so is the excitement!

Crewe Lyceum and Imagine Theatre have unveiled the full principal cast for this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime.

September 15, 2025