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REVIEW: The Gang Show, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: The Gang Show, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
This week Crewe Lyceum is on the crest of a wave and hosting the Crewe Gang Show.

Every two years since 1938, the South West Cheshire Scouts put on a production full of music, laughter and entertainment.

May 7, 2022
More shows lined up for Crewe Lyceum Theatre

More shows lined up for Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Two more shows are heading to Crewe Lyceum in the next few weeks, with the return of of top comedian Paul Merton next month.

Merton will be at the Lyceum on Saturday May 14 with his “chums” Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton.

April 29, 2022
Crewe Lyceum hits high notes with piano project

Crewe Lyceum hits high notes with piano project

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is hitting the high notes with a piano project designed to boost vibrancy of two of Cheshire East’s town centres after lockdown.

Five pianos – decorated by local artists and community groups – have been placed at key locations in Crewe and Macclesfield.

April 25, 2022
REVIEW: Sheila’s Island comedy, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Sheila’s Island comedy, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I’ve always believed that the beauty and magic of theatre is that it can transport you anywhere.

And my visit to Crewe Lyceum this week took me and the rest of the audience on an outward-bound team-building exercise to Sheila’s Island.

April 14, 2022
REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It’s wonderful to see local groups back in the theatre and Crewe Amateur Musicals Society have certainly come back full of life, laughter and extravagance after two years away.

April 7, 2022
REVIEW: Showtime at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Showtime at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It was an honour to attend a special celebration at Crewe Lyceum this weekend.

YSD, formally the Yvonne School of Dancing celebrated their 70th birthday with Showtime.

March 14, 2022
REVIEW: “We Will Rock You” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “We Will Rock You” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

Curtain Call had a wonderful return to Crewe Lyceum this weekend with We Will Rock You, writes Claire Faulkner.

Written by Ben Elton and based on the music of Queen, We Will Rock You is set in a future world where musical instruments are forbidden and rock music is a distant memory, we follow a brave group of bohemians fighting to restore freedom of thought and creativity.

March 6, 2022
REVIEW: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Blackeyed Theatre presented The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde at Crewe Lyceum this week.

A wonderfully dramatic adaptation of the original story by R L Stevenson.

February 12, 2022
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The UK tour of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has been extended into 2022 and will visit Crewe Lyceum this month.

Washington Irving’s classic tale has been given new life by acclaimed playwright Philip Meeks (Murder, Margaret and Me; Harpy).

January 7, 2022
“80s Live” show comes to Crewe Lyceum this week

“80s Live” show comes to Crewe Lyceum this week

A new 2022 show called “80s LIVE!” will be held at Crewe Lyceum Theatre this Friday January 7.

The show aims to revive the sights, sounds and fashion of the 1980s live on stage.

January 3, 2022
REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

At long last, panto is back. Oh yes it is.

After an extra year of beauty sleep, Crewe Lyceum has opened its doors to a fun-filled production of Sleeping Beauty.

December 12, 2021
South Cheshire firm hosts star-studded film screening at Lyceum

South Cheshire firm hosts star-studded film screening at Lyceum

A South Cheshire security firm drew stars of stage and screen to a special cinema night at the town’s Lyceum Theatre.

Alpha Omega, based on Crewe Business Park, welcomed the director and leading cast members of the British-made independent film “Break” which has won much acclaim since its drive-through premiere during last autumn’s lockdown.

December 8, 2021
Take That Experience heads to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Take That Experience heads to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Courtney Davies
Relight your fire with the Take That Experience at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre this November.

The UK’s number 1 tribute to Take That are performing at the Lyceum Theatre on November 24 as part of their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.

November 3, 2021