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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
REVIEW: Big Big Sky performed by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Big Big Sky performed by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Big Big Sky written by Tom Wells and directed by Sian Weedon is the latest production from Nantwich Players.

Set in a café for bird watchers in East Yorkshire on the bank of the Humber Estuary, this beautifully written play gives us a glimpse into the lives of four local characters.

September 10, 2022
REVIEW: Flo and Joan, production at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: Flo and Joan, production at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Flo and Joan are the multi award-winning musical comedy duo, sisters Nicola and Rosie Dempsey.

Currently touring the UK with their Sweet Release Tour, the duo had the audience at The Lyceum laughing, singing and cheering on Sunday night.

June 7, 2022
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio in “Things I know to be True”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio in “Things I know to be True”

by Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio presents Things I Know to Be True this weekend.

Written by Andrew Lovell, this is a play about family relationships, love, secrets and hope.

May 22, 2022
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The UK tour of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has been extended into 2022 and will visit Crewe Lyceum this month.

Washington Irving’s classic tale has been given new life by acclaimed playwright Philip Meeks (Murder, Margaret and Me; Harpy).

January 7, 2022
REVIEW: “Immaculate” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “Immaculate” by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players latest production is Immaculate by Oliver Lansley.

Directed by Bethany Gail, Immaculate tells the story of Mia, a young woman who wakes up one morning to find out she’s pregnant.

December 18, 2021