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REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio production “The White Bike”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio production “The White Bike”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio presented The White Bike by Tamara von Werthern this weekend.

Directed by Holly Jones, this one act play is based on the true story of Eilidh Cairns, a young female cyclist who was killed by a lorry in 2009, and the first person to have a white bike erected in their memory.

April 6, 2024
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre – “The Visit”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre – “The Visit”

By Claire Faulkner
This year’s production from the Youth Theatre at Nantwich Players is The Visit, a tragicomedy written by Friedrich Durrenmatt and directed by Ben Willis.

The Youth Theatre gave an exceptional performance and this production highlights the ability and talent of the young cast.

March 21, 2024
Nantwich Players announce 2024/25 season of productions

Nantwich Players announce 2024/25 season of productions

Nantwich Players have unveiled their 2024/25 season of 10 productions.

It will kick off in September with their production of “One Man, Two Guvnors” to run from September 6-14.

March 4, 2024
REVIEW: “Theft” is latest Nantwich Players production

REVIEW: “Theft” is latest Nantwich Players production

By Claire Faulkner
Theft written by Eric Chappell, and directed by John Mackay is the latest production from Nantwich Players.

Two couples and long-standing friends are out celebrating a wedding anniversary, but when John and Barbara return home they find they’ve been burgled, not only that, but the culprit is still on the premises.

October 22, 2023
REVIEW: “The Weir” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Weir” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Conor McPherson’s The Weir is Nantwich Players latest production.

Directed by Gail Cornell this play confronts themes of loneliness and friendship.

September 9, 2023
REVIEW: Nantwich Players new production “Bedroom Farce”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players new production “Bedroom Farce”

If you want to find out what goes on in other people’s bedrooms head to The Players Theatre in Nantwich to watch their new production, Bedroom Farce, writes Claire Faulkner.

Written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Simon Porter, this play is set in three different bedrooms and follows four married couples over the space of one night, and reveals the impact their actions have on one another.

July 8, 2023
REVIEW: Handbagged – latest production by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Handbagged – latest production by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Handbagged written by Moira Buffini is the latest production by Nantwich Players.

Directed by Chris Ridge, this comedy had the audience completely transfixed on Saturday night.

May 15, 2023
REVIEW: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Nantwich Players

REVIEW: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Tickets have already sold out for Nantwich Players latest production for One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman, based on the book by Ken Kesey.

Directed by Don Hirst this is a compelling and intense play about society, mental health and finding friendship in the most unlikely of places.

February 4, 2023
Nantwich Players to present “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”

Nantwich Players to present “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”

Nantwich Players are to stage their adaptation of the classic “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” based on the novel by Ken Kesey.

The story was made famous by Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of Randle McMurphy in the legendary film adaption in the 1970s.

January 22, 2023
REVIEW: Private Lives, performed by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Private Lives, performed by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Private Lives written by Noel Coward is the latest production being presented by Nantwich Players.

Directed by Linda Sunners, the play follows two couples who meet on their respective honeymoons whilst staying at the same hotel in Paris.

December 3, 2022
Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players are to present two big productions in December bringing “Private Lives” and “Ben Hur” to the stage.

Noel Coward’s comic classic Private Lives will be at Love Lane theatre from Friday December 2 to Saturday December 10.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich Players to stage Alan Bennett’s “Habeas Corpus”

Nantwich Players to stage Alan Bennett’s “Habeas Corpus”

Nantwich Players are to present multi-award-winning playwright Alan Bennett’s Habeas Corpus in their next production this month.

This farcical comedy is a guaranteed good night out, and the Players will be staging shows across eight days between October 21-29.

October 1, 2022
Nantwich Players to present “Big Big Sky” in new season launch

Nantwich Players to present “Big Big Sky” in new season launch

Nantwich Players are to present Tom Wells’ “Big Big Sky” as the premiere of the group’s new season.

The heart-warming play is set in the small town of Kilnsea, East Yorkshire, where Angie and Lauren are closing up the café for another winter.

August 5, 2022