Crewe Lyceum Theatre has re-opened in time to celebrate its 110th birthday.
And bosses at the historic venue are planning a year of projects and events to mark its rich cultural heritage.
TV and stage comedian Bobby Davro and X Factor finalist Amelia Lily will star in Sleeping Beauty Christmas panto at Crewe Lyceum Theatre this year.
Davro and Lily will also be joined by Cheshire’s best-loved panto dame, Malcolm Lord, for the production to run from December 10 to January 2.
Comedy veterans Cannon and Ball are to return to South Cheshire for a fifth Panto season at Crewe Lyceum.
It follows the record-breaking successes of the last four pantomime seasons.
The panto season might be over, but Crewe Lyceum Theatre is as busy as ever – oh yes it is!
The popular venue is hosting a variety of shows throughout the rest of January, and here’s the rundown.
By Claire Faulkner
Peter Pan has flown into the Lyceum this Christmas for a high-flying swashbuckling adventure.
Presented by Qdos Entertainment and directed by David Fleeshman, this fun-filled show is a traditional pantomime which the whole family can enjoy.
Cheshire’s biggest panto “Peter Pan” has officially set sail with the pantomime’s launch at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.
Stars of this year’s production include Cannon and Ball, Chico, Malcolm Lord, Stefan Peijc, Joshua Wyatt and Danielle Lockwood.
Crewe Lyceum has announced that former X Factor star Chico will be joining comedy legends Cannon and Ball to star in the venue’s 2019 pantomime Peter Pan.
Chico, who will be starring as ‘Big Chief Chico’, leader of The Neverlanders, became a household name as a finalist on the hit ITV talent show.
Crewe Lyceum say comedy legends Cannon & Ball will return to star in Peter Pan for their fourth consecutive Crewe panto.
It follows the duo’s appearance in the record-breaking success of Jack and the Beanstalk over Christmas 2018.
By Jonathan White
The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) are performing a comedy version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on January 11 and 12.
The show will be at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bedford Street, Crewe starting at 7pm both days with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm.
By Claire Faulkner
It’s panto season, (oh yes it is) and what better way to celebrate than by watching Jack and the Beanstalk at the Crewe Lyceum.
Returning this year are comedy legends Cannon and Ball, starring alongside Malcolm Lord and George Sampson.
By Jonathan White
Nantwich Young Farmers have handed over almost £6,000 to charity raised during its popular Panto.
The club’s ‘Puss in Boots’ production at Acton Parish Hall helped them collect £5,980 for two charities, Bloodwise and St Luke’s Hospice.
Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson will be teaming up with comedy legends Cannon and Ball to star in the title role of this year’s Crewe Lyceum panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.
The Warrington-born dancer, presenter, singer and actor rose to fame when he entered the second series of ITV’s flagship talent show Britain’s Got Talent.
By Claire Faulkner
Shavington Village Festival Committee are delighting audiences this week by presenting their 40th consecutive pantomime, Aladdin.
Written by Bradford and Webster and directed by Rachel Hadzik-Chesters, this feel-good traditional panto was great entertainment and enjoyed by everyone who saw it on opening night.
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