Cheadle Arts Festival

CATS theatre performance
2024-10-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-25 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Guild Hall, Cheadle, Staffordshire
A double bill of two classic short horror stories presented in the format of radio plays.
The Monkey’s Paw is a horror short story by English author W. W. Jacobs which tells of the supernatural powers of a mummified monkey’s paw which can grant three wishes to those that possess it. But…… beware of the hellish consequences as punishment for tampering with fate!
The Signal-Man is a horror mystery story by Charles Dickens which tells the tale of a railway signalman haunted by a spectre and who receives phantom warnings of danger each of which is followed by a terrible accident.

Tickets available at Kenral and online

Lantern making workshop
2024-10-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Wellspring Centre, Chapel Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Last chance to make your lantern to carry in the parade.
Come to Wellspring centre from 4pm. Parade starts approximately 6pm.

Peg Doll Workshop
2024-10-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Cheadle Library, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AA, United Kingdom
Pat Hurst will run a peg doll making workshop for a small group (max 7 people). Materials will be supplied. An exhibition of Pat’s work has recently been in the Library foyer.
Venue: Upstairs in the Library,
Date: 24th October 10am start.
RSVP: pop into the library or contact us

Film Night
2024-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Wellspring Community Centre, Methodist Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
In line with the Festival theme of Light and Dark, we are organising the most light and fluffy fun film we can think of: Mama Mia.
Ticket details to follow.
Mama Mia Poster by IMP Awards
We are delighted that a spin off from the Arst Festival planning has resulted in regular film showings at Wellspring Community Centre. Another example of Cheadle Arts and Outside collaborating to bring arts and entertainment to Cheadle.

Creative Moorlands Meeting
2024-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Hales Hall Coach House, Hales Hall, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 4QR, United Kingdom
This artists get-together is part of an ongoing series of events offering the chance for local creatives to come to meet up and share information about what they’re working on, build new networks, find out about funding opportunities and hopefully inspire one another. Please come along.
RSVP link. The event is free to attend.

Sherlock Holmes vs Dracula
2024-10-15 19:00 - 21:30 | St Giles the Abbot Parish Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire
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A stunning drama performance by Don’t Go into the Cellar described as ‘Victorian drama with bite’. The performance is Sherlock Holmes vs Dracula.
After the success of the Cheadle Moon events, this is another amazing opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of events at St Giles the Abbot.
Bar for Pre-performance and Interval drinks.
7pm Doors
7.30pm Performance starts.
Tickets: click through for online sales or pop into Kenral on Cheadle High Street

Wave of Light Service for Baby Loss Awareness Week
2024-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Cheadle Methodist Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire
We have included the Wave of Light Service for Baby Loss Awareness Week in the Arts Festival programme of events because we are working with local charity A Child of Mine. Anyone that has been affected by baby loss is invited to attend this free service at the Wellspring Methodist Church in Cheadle. The service starts at 6.30pm and candles are lit at 7pm.
A Child of Mine offers free emotional support to anyone that has been affected by the loss of a child of any age, under any circumstances. Please visit A Child of Mine website for information.

Comedy Night
2024-10-10 18:30 - 22:00
Last year was a sell out success. The venue, the acts, the food, the atmosphere were perfect. Don’t miss out this year!
Pie & pea supper (see menu below). Bar.
Compere and 3 up and coming acts.
Headline Act – David Eagle

David was awarded the New Act Of The Year prize at 2018’s Nottingham Comedy Festival. In 2019 he won Bath Comedy Festival New Comedian Of The Year and the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year. In 2022 he performed stand up on BBC Radio 4’s topical comedy programme The Now Show. He frequently support Boothby Graffoe. He also starred in Tony Law and Phil Nichol’s improvised 2019 Edinburgh Fringe show.
“a comic tour de force” (The Gaurdian). “Brilliant, nuts, heartily recommend” (Rufus Hound). “David Eagle is a genuine stand up rookie phenomenon! Looking forward to hearing more.” (Reginald D Hunter) “just seen the future of stand up comedy and his name is David Eagle” Boothby Graffoe).
Opening Act – Jules O’Brien
Brummie based Jules performs around the country, telling anyone who will listen about ageing disgracefully, body hang–ups, parenting, and dating. This former teacher’s relaxed, chatty style, crowd interaction and warmth, all served with a sardonic wit, make her a natural crowd pleaser.
Jules was nominated for the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent award in 2022, and was shortlisted for Funny Women 2023.
“Splendid… a quality performance” — Notts Comedy Review

Middle Act – Percy Savage

Percy reached the semi-finals of So You Think You’re Funny in 2021 doing his first ever gig. He was shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Award 2023 and is now gigging regularly for Manfords, Comedy in a Van, LOL Comedy Clubs, Nodding Dog, Hull Comedy Lounge, Hilarity Bites, Who Dares Grins, and others.

MC – Chris Brooker

One of comedy’s heavy hitters, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force. Chris’ combination of hilarious, original material and inspired improvisation means that you will never see the same routine twice. Immensely likeable, there’s no doubting his ability to win over any crowd and drag them along for the ride.

“Very funny, very quick… On the spot humour.” BBC

Menu:
Steak and ale
Chicken
Mushroom and ham
Sweet potato and spinach (vegan)
– Served with mash and peas and gravy
– All gluten free

Tickets purchased in advance only. Tickets £22.50 can be purchased from Hales Hall and Kenral and online

Oasis Tribute Night
2024-10-05 19:30 - 23:30 | Guild Hall, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Info: 07814 543150
online booking

Urban Sketching in Cheadle
2024-10-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Guild Hall, Cheadle, Staffordshire
“Urban Sketchers is a global community of artists. We share our love for the places where we live and travel – one drawing at a time.” The USK mission is to raise the artistic, storytelling, and educational value of on-location drawing.
Cheadle Arts is delighted to welcome back the Stoke-on-Trent USK group (whose participants are drawn from as far afield as Alton and Alsager).
Everyone is invited to try sketching on location in Cheadle. The regulars are extremely welcoming and will give you pointers on how to get started. Meeting point is the Guild Hall side entrance on the walkway. This is also where everyone will reconvene for the ‘throw down’ at 1.30pm to share their work and talk about how they got on. This will be inside the Guild Hall if the weather is miserable.

Sketchers are then invited to stay on at the Guild Hall as refreshments and cakes are available and the Afternoon Delight Concert will soon be taking place.

Drama evening
2024-10-04 07:30 - 21:30 | Guild Hall, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Three one act plays and a short film.
Grab yourselves a drink and settle in for an amusing evening of three fast-paced funny plays. They are short, but sweet. Plus a local actor and director is showing the film that he made in Cheadle. Thom will be with us during the evening so you may be able to quiz him about how he went about this project.
Tea and coffee included.
Bar open to purchase other refreshments and alcoholic drinks.

Tickets £5 available via Kenral and U3A. And online
