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Nantwich Players to stage latest show “Girl on the Train”

Nantwich Players to stage latest show “Girl on the Train”

Nantwich Players have unveiled their latest production, called “The Girl on the Train”.

It is based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and the DreamWorks film and adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel.

April 16, 2024
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
Shavington Village panto honoured with string of major awards

Shavington Village panto honoured with string of major awards

Popular Shavington Village pantomime has scooped five major awards as the stage is set for another crowd-pulling production.

The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) awards shone the spotlight on last year’s “Jack and the Beanstalk” production, presenting a string of awards including best regional production, best performer and support.

February 14, 2024
“Abigail’s Party” to be staged by Nantwich Players

“Abigail’s Party” to be staged by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to stage their latest drama production with its version of Mike Leigh’s ‘Abigail’s Party’ next month.

This seemingly ordinary suburban gathering spirals into a captivating exploration of human relationships and social dynamics.

January 6, 2024
REVIEW: “Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough”, Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough”, Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The first Studio Production of the season from Nantwich Players is Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough by Cordelia O’Neill.

Directed by Anastasia Newton, this two hander piece explores aspects of love and grief with its audience.

November 3, 2023
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
Nantwich Players to host new show “Anything is Possible if You Think About It Hard Enough”

Nantwich Players to host new show “Anything is Possible if You Think About It Hard Enough”

Nantwich Players Studio are to perform a new two-hander production next month, called “Anything is possible if you think about it hard enough”.

The play is written by Cordelia O’Neill and directed by Anastasia Newton.

October 13, 2023
Crewe and Nantwich youngsters star in Chester Storyhouse production

Crewe and Nantwich youngsters star in Chester Storyhouse production

Two Crewe and Nantwich youngsters are currently playing a starring role in The Sound of Music show at Chester Storyhouse.

Bella McKinney, from Nantwich and a pupil at St Anne’s Primary, and Jasper Eglin from Crewe are playing leading roles in the popular show which runs until Saturday.

August 3, 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
Blood Brothers comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre in March

Blood Brothers comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre in March

Bill Kenwright’s award-winning production of smash hit musical Blood Brothers arrives at Crewe Lyceum in March.

It will perform between March 14-18 as part of 14-week tour of the UK.

February 17, 2023
REVIEW: Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Crewe Lyceum

The game was afoot at The Lyceum on Thursday night for the opening of Sherlock Holmes The Valley of Fear, writes Claire Faulkner.

Adapted and directed by Nick Lane, this production has everything you’d expect from a classic Conan Doyle story – coded letters, an old mansion and of course a mystery to solve.

November 11, 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