Comedy Reviews

Review: “Very Best in Stand-up” comedy at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: “Very Best in Stand-up” comedy at Nantwich Civic Hall

Another clutch of entertainers gave comedy fans a night to remember at Nantwich Civic Hall. The latest “Very Best in Stand Up” presented a stunningly diverse range of acts, fabulously linked by host and compere Dan Nightingale.

March 3, 2013
Review: Nantwich Civic Hall “Very Best in Stand Up Comedy”

Review: Nantwich Civic Hall “Very Best in Stand Up Comedy”

You know you’ve enjoyed a live show when three hours fly by in a matter of what seems like minutes. No sooner had the latest “Very Best in Standup” night at Nantwich Civic Hall started, then the final ovations were being handed out by a fulfilled audience.

December 8, 2012
Review: Curtain Call’s “The Producers”, at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Curtain Call’s “The Producers”, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Curtain Call Productions has once again presented another fantastic show at The Lyceum in Crewe. “The Producers” tells the story of two Broadway producers, who decide to make money by putting on a musical destined to flop.

November 15, 2012
Review: Surreal end to hilarious Nantwich Stand Up Comedy Night

Review: Surreal end to hilarious Nantwich Stand Up Comedy Night

As comedy nights go at Nantwich Civic Hall, this one had a bit of everything. Guitar juggling, Tourettes dancing, Irish jigging… oh, and an audience member taking her top off!

October 6, 2012
Review: Jim Jefferies at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Jim Jefferies at Nantwich Civic Hall

“He’s an acquired taste,” I was told. “You need to have an open-mind,” added another. These comments were designed to prepare me for my first experience of watching Jim Jefferies.

September 4, 2012
Review: Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The return of The Very Best in Stand Up didn’t disappoint a Nantwich audience with four top comedians helping to banish the weather blues. Although not a sell-out, the decent turn-out was treated to a range of different comedy styles at Nantwich Civic Hall.

July 7, 2012
Review: “The Cemetery Club” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: “The Cemetery Club” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner It was a pleasure to see so many people at The Lyceum for the opening night of ‘The Cemetery Club’. With lots of laughs and a couple of tears, this production explores the relationships of three friends who try to cope with the death of their husbands.

June 13, 2012
Review: “Salt of the Earth” by Nantwich Players

Review: “Salt of the Earth” by Nantwich Players

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.

May 19, 2012
REVIEW: Paul Sinha steals show at Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

REVIEW: Paul Sinha steals show at Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

Paul Sinha stole the show in style when he battered the audience into submission at Nantwich Civic Hall’s latest Very Best in Stand Up. Sinha was the headline act in every way as he turned the mirror on himself (and a few idiotic audience members) to give a side-splitting performance.

April 14, 2012
REVIEW: Very Best in Stand-Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

REVIEW: Very Best in Stand-Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

Four fabulous comedians entertained a packed Nantwich Civic Hall at the latest Very Best in Standup live show. Top acts from across the country and beyond gathered in Nantwich to deliver a class night of comedy.

March 3, 2012
REVIEW: Very Best in Standup, Nantwich Civic Hall

REVIEW: Very Best in Standup, Nantwich Civic Hall

The latest “Very Best in Stand Up” brought some warm cheer to a freezing Nantwich. A host of top funnymen entertained a sell-out crowd at Nantwich Civic Hall, with the usual blend of hilarity, audience participation and outrage!

February 4, 2012
REVIEW: Very Best in Standup at Nantwich Civic Hall

REVIEW: Very Best in Standup at Nantwich Civic Hall

The Civic Hall in Nantwich pulls in comedy fans every month for ‘The Very Best in Standup’ and last night proved to be another exceptional evening, writes Claire Faulkner. This was my first time at a comedy club, and didn’t really know whether this would be for me.

December 3, 2011
REVIEW: Death By Fatal Murder, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Death By Fatal Murder, Crewe Lyceum

Inspector Pratt returned to Crewe Lyceum on Tuesday for the opening night of ‘Death by Fatal Murder’, writes Claire Faulkner. The real joy of watching an Ian Dickens’ production lies in the skillful casting and comical performances of those on stage.

November 16, 2011

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