By Claire Faulkner
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling opened at The Nantwich Players theatre on Friday night.
Directed by Marie Straker, this is a touching and heart-breaking story of a group of women showing their friendship, strength and resilience in good times and bad.
Nantwich players final play of the current season will be an adaption of The Ladykillers, the group says.
The unforgettable Ealing comic thriller first appeared in local cinemas with legendary stars such as Alec Guinness, Jack Warner and Peter Sellers, and Frankie Howard had a part as a barrow boy.
Nantwich Players are continuing their season with their latest production – “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” – by Martin McDonagh.
In a small house in the mountains of Ireland, a lonely spinster locks horns with her house-bound, manipulative mother in a rage-filled battle of wills.
The Cheshire Drama Festival for one-act plays is coming to Nantwich Players theatre on Love lane next month.
It is part of the All England Theatre Festival and the winner of Cheshire will proceed to the northern finals, where they get the chance to compete for the national finals in June.
By Claire Faulkner
The first double feature from the Nantwich Players Studio’s winter mini season opened with Albert by Richard Harris, followed by Edgar & Annabel by Sam Holcroft.
I’ve really enjoyed what the Nantwich Players Studio have produced so far, and I was thrilled to be invited into the final rehearsal of ‘Edgar and Annabel’.
Nantwich Players are to stage more of their unique “one act” plays this month as part of the ‘Winter Mini Season’.
Two contrasting plays in February promise to provide a fun, interesting and diverse evening of entertainment at their Love Lane theatre in Nantwich.
Nantwich Players are to stage their first ‘Mini Season’ between February 11-24.
The Mini Season provides four plays over two weeks, giving the audience more chances to see exciting theatre.
By Claire Faulkner
On a cold, dark winter’s day, what could be better than to escape somewhere magical?
Thanks to Nantwich Players, I did just that when I watched their latest production of The Secret Garden this week.
REVIEW – by Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Player’s latest show The Thrill of Love retells the tragic and fascinating story of Ruth Ellis.
The facts are not in dispute. We know that she shot and murdered her lover David Blakeley.
Nantwich Players are to launch the group’s new Studio season, NP Studio Theatre.
The black box productions are designed to provide stimulating evenings of drama, in addition to the usual season.
By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest production is a wonderful poignant story of love, loss and family relationships.
Colder Than Here, written by Laura Wade and directed by John Mckay, tells the story of one family trying to come to terms with, and understand why Myra, who is suffering from terminal cancer wants to plan her own funeral.
By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players have kicked off their new season this week with their own performance of The Game.
Directed by Jerry Park and written by Harold Brighouse, this delightful comedy is all about family, football, class and love.
Nantwich Mayor hosted his Big Quiz to raise money for his selected charities – which turned out to be the most successful yet.
More than 180 people including local businesses, community groups and keen quiz fans came together to form a record number of 30+ teams at the Civic Hall.
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