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Nantwich centenarian earns BEM in King’s Honours for theatre services

Nantwich centenarian earns BEM in King’s Honours for theatre services

A Nantwich woman aged 101 years old has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for almost six decades of service to amateur dramatics.

Pauline Patricia Knifton Hough has been awarded the BEM for services to theatre and to the community in Nantwich.

June 13, 2026
REVIEW: “Bull” by the Nantwich Players Studio

REVIEW: “Bull” by the Nantwich Players Studio

The Nantwich Players Studio team are back with their latest production, Bull by Mike Bartlett.

This production does come with a warning, as some of the themes explored include psychological bullying, gaslighting and emotional cruelty.

April 11, 2026
REVIEW: “Room 13” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

REVIEW: “Room 13” by Nantwich Players Youth Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Youth Theatre brings myth, legend and a touch of gothic horror to the town this week with their production of Room 13.

Adapted by Joe Standerline from the novel by Robert Swindells, we meet a group of school children on a trip to the historical town of Whitby.

March 27, 2026
REVIEW: “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
A handbag? Nantwich Players have brought Oscar Wilde’s comedy, The Importance of being Earnest to the stage this week.

A classic farce, full of satire, mistaken identities, chaotic romance and of course, cucumber sandwiches.

February 14, 2026
Nantwich Players celebrates 21 nominations in NODA awards

Nantwich Players celebrates 21 nominations in NODA awards

Nantwich Players have received 21 nominations at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) North West District 8 Awards 2025.

The nominations span a range of categories and productions, celebrating the talent, creativity and dedication of our performers, directors, production teams and volunteers across the past year.

December 29, 2025
REVIEW: “The Effect” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Effect” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest studio production is The Effect.

Written by Lucy Prebble and directed by Jeremy Acklam, it tells the story of two volunteers who take part in a drug trial for a new antidepressant.

November 7, 2025
REVIEW: Nantwich Players “The Last of the Haussmans”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players “The Last of the Haussmans”

By Claire Faulkner
For their latest production, Nantwich Players brings us comedy and drama in “The Last of the Haussmans” written by Stephen Beresford.

We meet three generations of the Haussman family, each with their own stories, dreams and ambitions.

October 18, 2025
REVIEW: “A Doll’s House” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “A Doll’s House” by Nantwich Players

by Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players new season is off to a strong start with “Nora: A Doll’s House”, written by Stef Smith after Henrik Ibsen and directed by Bethany Gail.

You don’t have to be familiar with A Doll’s House by Ibsen to watch and enjoy this production.

September 6, 2025
Nantwich Players theatre group crowned British champions

Nantwich Players theatre group crowned British champions

Nantwich Players have made history after amateur-theatre company was crowned British Champions!

They were given the honour at the UKCDFF (United Kingdom Community Drama Festivals Federation) One Act Play Festival.

July 7, 2025
Nantwich Players Studio presents “The Last Quiz Night on Earth”

Nantwich Players Studio presents “The Last Quiz Night on Earth”

Nantwich Players Studio is inviting people to take part in “The Last Quiz Night on Earth”!

The production is a darkly comic and interactive play by Alison Carr.

June 16, 2025
Storms, Sorcery and Shakespeare: The Tempest at Nantwich Players

Storms, Sorcery and Shakespeare: The Tempest at Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to present “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare, one of the Bard’s final and most enchanting works.

The bold and imaginative production, directed by Garth Jones, runs from Friday June 27 to Saturday July 5, with performances starting at 7.45pm.

June 13, 2025
Nantwich Players crowned All-England Champions with Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons

Nantwich Players crowned All-England Champions with Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons

Nantwich Players are celebrating after their production of “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” was crowned the Overall Winner at the All-England Theatre Festival Final 2025.

The team took home not one but two prestigious titles at the national final.

June 10, 2025
Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players will represent the North of England at the All-England Theatre Festival Final on Saturday June 7.

Their Studio production of “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” by Sam Steiner, directed by Bethany Gail, has made it to the national final after winning three consecutive rounds: Cheshire, Leverhulme, and the Northern Area competitions.

June 4, 2025