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Shavington Village Festival earns double win at NODA District 8 Awards

Shavington Village Festival earns double win at NODA District 8 Awards

Shavington Village Festival Committee are celebrating a successful awards night after taking home two honours at the NODA District 8 Awards.

The awards recognised SVFC’s 2026 pantomime “Rapunzel” by Tom Whalley, which received an impressive 10 nominations on the night.

February 16, 2026
REVIEW: Audlem Theatre Group and “Jack & the Beanstalk”

REVIEW: Audlem Theatre Group and “Jack & the Beanstalk”

By Claire Faulkner
This week Audlem Theatre Group are bringing magic and sparkle to the stage with Jack & the Beanstalk, and I was lucky enough to be invited along to watch their final dress rehearsal at the Public Hall over the weekend.

January 28, 2026
Audlem Theatre to stage Jack & the Beanstalk

Audlem Theatre to stage Jack & the Beanstalk

Audlem Theatre Company is to stage its pantomime “Jack & the Beanstalk” this week.

The production – adapted by Laurence Shillito – promises a feast of family entertainment packed with laughter, adventure and theatrical sparkle.

January 26, 2026
Shavington pantomime earns 10 nominations in NODA awards

Shavington pantomime earns 10 nominations in NODA awards

Shavington Village Festival Committee is celebrating after receiving 10 nominations at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) District 8 Awards.

The nods cover a range of categories, including various roles from their successful 2025 panto Rapunzel.

December 27, 2025
Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

The beanstalk is growing fast — and so is the excitement!

Crewe Lyceum and Imagine Theatre have unveiled the full principal cast for this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime.

September 15, 2025
Shavington Village Festival show “Rapunzel” to hit stage

Shavington Village Festival show “Rapunzel” to hit stage

By Jonathan White
Shavington Village Festival Committee’s 2025 pantomime Rapunzel is about to hit the stage.

The show, written by Tom Whalley, will mark the 45th anniversary of Shavington’s village pantomime tradition.

February 13, 2025
Audlem Theatre Company celebrates 30 years with new show

Audlem Theatre Company celebrates 30 years with new show

Audlem Theatre Company will mark its 30-year anniversary with its new pantomime production “Aladdin and the Pirates”.

The show, to be shown at the end of January, promises an evening of adventure, laughter, and family fun.

December 30, 2024
Shavington panto “Red Riding hood” shortlisted by NODA

Shavington panto “Red Riding hood” shortlisted by NODA

Shavington’s “Red Riding Hood” Pantomime has been nominated for 10 NODA awards, writes Jonathan White.

The 2024 panto was staged by Shavington Village Festival Committee which is celebrating the nominations from the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) district awards.

December 23, 2024
Nantwich Young Farmers raise more than £9,500 from annual Panto

Nantwich Young Farmers raise more than £9,500 from annual Panto

Nantwich young farmers helped to raise more than £9,500 for local causes from their 49th annual pantomime ‘Peter Pan & Captain hooks revenge’.

After many weeks of hard work and dedication, members managed to raise a staggering £9,601.

March 13, 2019
Review: Cannon and Ball return is massive hit at Crewe Lyceum panto

Review: Cannon and Ball return is massive hit at Crewe Lyceum panto

By Claire Faulkner
Comedy legends Cannon and Ball have returned to Crewe Lyceum in this year’s pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – and what a fantastic return it was.

December 17, 2017
TAPPS helps raise funds for Cancer Research UK

TAPPS helps raise funds for Cancer Research UK

The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ has helped raise £150 for Cancer Research UK.

The show was performed at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Crewe.

February 12, 2016
Panto and Plays Society thrills audiences in Crewe

Panto and Plays Society thrills audiences in Crewe

By Jonathan White
A “Jack and the Beanstalk” performance by The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) has helped to raise money for St Andrew’s Church restoration fund.

The performance, held at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Crewe, also helped funds for Cancer Research UK.

January 25, 2016
Shavington Village Festival wins best North West panto

Shavington Village Festival wins best North West panto

Shavington’s 2014 pantomime Robin Hood has been voted best amateur panto in the North West by the National Operatic and Dramatic Association.

Members of Shavington Village Festival Committee were presented with the award at a gala ceremony in Manchester in front of more than 500 delegates.

May 6, 2015