By Claire Faulkner I was intrigued when I first heard that The Nantwich Players had chosen to present ‘The Forsyte Saga’ as their next production. How could they possibly portray such an epic story on stage?
By Claire Faulkner Directed by Chris Ridge, “whodidit?” has already achieved recognition for The Nantwich Players. This wonderful and delightfully funny one-act play won Best Production at The Chelford Festival last week – and I can see why.
Among a mixture of colours and incense, Nantwich Players Youth Theatre presents “Arabian Nights” this week, writes Claire Faulkner. Directed by Kelly-Ann Davies, this production shines.
By Claire Faulkner First published in 1867, and written by Emile Zola, ‘Therese Raquin’ is the latest production from The Nantwich Players. From the opening moments of the production, I was intrigued.
The Holly Holy Day Society is putting together the final plans ahead of this month’s “Battle of Nantwich” on January 26. It promises to be another action-packed event with the Sealed Knot’s re-enactment of the 1644 battle on Mill Island the highlight.
By Claire Faulkner If you’re lucky enough to have a ticket for the Nantwich Players Christmas production, you’re in for a real treat. ‘Life and Beth’, by Alan Ayckbourn is a Christmas story with a supernatural twist.
Nantwich Players are spearheading a drive to develop a new arts and culture “vision” for the town. And the theatrical group believes a new venue with 140-160 seats could help cement the future for arts and performance in Nantwich.
By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Players are entertaining audiences once again with their latest performance, “Art”. The play, directed by Chris Ridge and written by Yasmina Reza, explores the question of modern art and its influence on popular culture and peoples lives.
By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Players will have their audience in stitches with their own version of the stage hit “Calendar Girls” this week. The story is about a group of WI ladies who decide to raise money for charity by producing an ‘alternative’ calendar.
Life is certainly a “Cabaret” this week in Nantwich, as The Players present their latest production, writes Claire Faulkner. Directed by Jerry Park, the cast gave a strong and accomplished performance captivating the audience at the Love Lane theatre.
Nantwich Players are to stage an evening of readings from both Elizabethan eras as part of the Jubilee celebrations. “Elizabethan Words & Wine” will take place at Nantwich Museum at 7.30pm this Friday June 22.
By Claire Faulkner Perhaps it’s my sense of humour or the way life is portrayed in that part of the world. But I love to see a drama set in the North of England – and The Nantwich Players’ comedy drama “Salt of the Earth” delivers the goods.
The Rotary Club of Nantwich is organising a sponsored walk to raise money for local charities. The walk is scheduled to take place on Sunday June 24 in the grounds of Reaseheath College, Nantwich.
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