MARCH is yet another big month for music, theatre and comedy events around Northwich.

With more venues and artists cropping up in around the town, those looking for some entertainment are now spoilt for choice.

So we've put together a guide to all the top events coming to Northwich over the next month, all across 10 venues.

If you get along to any of these, write to yourviews@guardiangrp.co.uk and let us know what you thought.

March 1 – Nigel Clark, The Salty Dog

Northwich Guardian:

The lead singer of Dodgy has had a very successful solo career leading on from his time with one of the most beloved British pop rock bands of the 90s, who are remembered for hits 'Good Enough' and 'Staying Out for the Summer'.

Dodgy have wowed crowds while headlining festivals in Cheshire over recent years, including Winsford's Off Cut Festival in 2016 and Knutsford Music Festival in 2017, but this time Nigel brings his solo show to Northwich and to much loved small venue The Salty Dog. It should definitely be one to watch.

March 3 – Watoto Children's Choir in 'We Will Go', Memorial Court

Northwich Guardian:

The Watoto Children's Choir are excited to share 'We Will Go' for their 2020 UK Tour.

Watoto Children’s Choirs have travelled extensively since 1994, sharing a message of hope for Africa’s orphans and widows. To date, the choir has toured six continents and performed to enthralled audiences in schools, retirement homes, churches, parliaments, state houses and royal palaces.

The Watoto Children's Choir concert is a fundraising event for Watoto. The choir's members are orphans and other vulnerable children; many of them have suffered the loss of one or both parents and now live in a Watoto village.

Accompanied by a team of adults, the choir presents Watoto’s vision and mission by sharing personal stories, music and dance. While on the road, the children act as advocates for the millions of other African children who have experienced the same heartbreaking pain and suffering as them.

Free admission.

March 6 – Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Grange Theatre

Northwich Guardian:

Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes is interrupting his sell out Living Dangerously Tour to help a team of Grange students raise money for their 2021 expedition to Nepal where they will be volunteering with a local charity to help rebuild schools and buildings damaged by the earthquake and the more recent monsoons.

Sir Ranulph has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure; inspiring generations and risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken.

Amongst his many record-breaking achievements, he was the first to reach both Poles, the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean, and the first to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis – his current goal is to become the first person in the world to cross both polar ice caps and climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, Living Dangerously offers a personal journey through Sir Ranulph’s life, spanning his early childhood and school misdemeanours, his army life, the Trans-globe Expedition and his current Global Reach Challenge; making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell.

All proceeds from the evening will help fund the expedition and support the work the students will be undertaking and the communities in Nepal.

Sold out.

March 6 – Sounds of Motown and Philadelphia, Memorial Court

Northwich Guardian:

The Sounds of Philadelphia, Smooth Soul, Motown and Uptown Funk is brought the Northwich in March by a seven-piece band featuring former Drifters member Roy G Hemmings, who was part of the Drifters line-up between 1990 and 2003.

The show is a celebration of more than 50 years of the sound of Philadelphia, smooth soul and uptown funk.

Frontman Hemmings was the longest serving member of The Drifters and has appeared at prestigious venues around the world, including a memorable performance at the White House for the then president Bill Clinton.

This action-packed show sees The Love Supremes and The Tops & Tempts performing accurate portrayals of all the hits to bring the memories back and keep you dancing the night away.

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March 6 – Tim Edey, Harlequin Theatre bar

Northwich Guardian:

Winner of the Folk Musician of the year at the BBC Folk Awards 2012, Tim Edey appears as the special guest for Northwich Folk Club.

One of the world's finest guitarists and Melodeon players, Tim plays a variety of instruments to high level including piano, banjo and whistles – all complemented by a superb singing voice.

His live solo shows are a stunning mix of world music, inspired instrumental skill and passion.

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March 7 – Reclaim Vienna/Oceans on Mars, Barons Quay Social

Northwich Guardian:

Two of Northwich's most exciting new bands are set to perform at one of the town's most exciting new venues.

After a massive first full year in 2019 for six-piece alternative band Reclaim Vienna, which included several gigs at popular venues in Manchester, Liverpool and Chester, they are set to build on that success with another big year in 2020.

Fellow Northwich band Oceans on Mars also enjoyed a big year in 2019, getting their music out there with various TV plays.

Free entry.

March 12 – The Maitlands, Salty Dog

Northwich Guardian:

Born in Manchester and described as lying between a drunk Smiths and a sober Fall it's hard to not make the connection but with their punk roots The Maitlands are carving their own unique sound.

Supporting them are the equally as brilliant garage rock three-piece, also from Manchester, Gardenback.

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March 13 – Oasish, Memorial Court

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Oasish are the official winners of the UK's best Oasis tribute band competition.

Oasish have now fine tuned their show so much so, that fans are now hailing them as being just as good as the real thing. Unlike other Oasis tributes, Oasish are a full five-piece band and also play every single song note for note as it is on all of the albums. They have the look, the sound and most of all the ability to make any venue rock to the sounds of one of the most influential bands in history.

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March 13 – The Empty Page, Salty Dog

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Formed in a cold warehouse in Manchester in 2015, The Empty Page are a trio of Mancunians writing songs with an infectious pop sensibility, layered with a healthy dose of fuzz and shot through with that grim up North poeticism that their regional forefathers The Smiths and Joy Division indelibly left as a legacy to Manc musicians hereafter.

Also taking inspiration from over-the-pond 90s alternative giants like The Pixies, Sonic Youth and Mudhoney, The Empty Page bring that vintage 90s sound right into the 21st century with glorious aplomb.

£1 entry.

March 14 – Good for Gordon, Salty Dog

The Salty Dog hosts a night of some of the best indie bands around as local four-piece Good for Gordon top the bill. The Personas and Common Crisis make up a mouthwatering Saturday night line-up.

£1 entry.

March 14 – Soul at the Rec, Winnington Rec

The popular monthly soul night continues at Winnington Rec with resident DJs Tot Johnson, Roger Conneely and Johnny Valentine, as well as this month's guest Chris Ellis.

£4 entry.

March 14 – Ogg n Ugg and the Worlds First Dogg by Theatre Fideri Fidera, Lion Salt Works

Northwich Guardian:

Theatre Fideri Fidera brings this family show to Northwich.

A long, long time ago there were no dogs – there were wolves, but we didn’t like them and they didn’t like us. But then along came Yorkshire hunter-gathers Ugg ‘n’ Ogg who palled up with the wolves and invented our best friend, the dog.

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March 14 – Spitting Feathers, The Coachman

Northwich Guardian:

A local five-piece covers band play The Coachman in Hartford. Expect an array of sing-along covers from The Beatles to Stereophonics that will get people up and dancing.

Free entry.

March 15 – Tensheds, Salty Dog

With the release of his latest album Deathrow Disco, Tensheds set out on tour his winter tour supporting and playing with cult folk hero Beans On Toast on a mammoth 27 UK Tour. This ran straight into the Tensheds headline tour throughout March, where he is coming to the Salty Dog on March 15.

In 2017, following the release of his 3rd album, Tensheds was awarded the Discretional Rock Award at a ceremony held at the House Of Lords.

Free entry.

March 18 –Seprona, Salty Dog

Seprona are a five-piece band from Liverpool. Their last two singles have propelled them on to a national scale, How Much Time was played on BBC Radio 2 several weeks running, and their latest single Slow Down was used by ITV This Morning and played to millions of people. They were chosen as This Feelings Radio X Track of the day, as well as being Fred Perry Subcultures artist of the week. Just releasing their debut EP, followed by a full 21 date UK tour.

Free entry.

March 19 – Kev's Comedy Club, Salty Dog

Northwich Guardian:

Kevin Dewsbury is back with his regular comedy night at the Salty Dog.

The local funnyman has been rounding up the best comedians on the circuit and bringing them to Northwich in what has become an extremely popular night with comedy fans.

The line-up is yet to be confirmed for this one, so keep an eye out.

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March 19, 20, 21 – The Great Gatsby, Grange Theatre

Northwich Guardian:

Depicting the intensely disillusioned memories of Nick Carraway, an upper class American, it is set on Long Island and in New York City during the summer of 1922. He chronicles the tragic attempts made by the mysterious, fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby to win back the now married Daisy Buchannan, the woman he loved many years before.

Join the talented cast of actors, musicians and dancers at Grange Senior School, as they transport you back to the Roaring Twenties – a time of decadent parties and wild jazz music, of decayed social and moral values, greed and the empty pursuit of pleasure, when the unrestrained desire for money and pleasure surpassed more noble goals and resulted in the death of the American Dream.

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March 21 – A Night at The Plaza, The Plaza

Northwich Guardian:

Mid Cheshire Youth Theatre bring an evening of songs from a variety of musicals. It will be a night packed full of singing, dancing and acting and all funds raised will go towards The Plaza and the Youth Theatre.

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March 22 –Sons of Clogger, Salty Dog

Sons of Clogger are a four-piece band with a huge sound fusing folk with punk. Their full-blooded invigorating music is driven by uncompromising fever.

Sons of Clogger will be supported by Paul Henshaw, who is a riot folk singer songwriter who spends his life thumping lumps out of his guitar and singing about life, hangovers and anything else he's passionate about.

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March 26 – Dirty Laces, Salty Dog

Northwich Guardian:

One of Manchester's most popular new bands are regularly selling out venues in the city as their popularity grows with each gig. But despite that, the five-piece rock band just keep coming back to their second home, Northwich.

This will be Dirty Laces' fifth show in the town having first appeared as part of the North by Northwich Festival at Witton Chimes, before returning to the same venue once more, supporting Pete Doherty at The Plaza and again playing the old bingo hall for the Festive Festival last year.

As part of the Guardian's coverage of the North by Northwich, we asked all bands taking part to sum themselves up in 10 words. Dirty Laces captured their style perfectly - 'Festival Heavy Riffs, Rock ‘n’ Roll licks and fast tempo sticks'.

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March 27 – Yours Sincerely, The Lion Salt Works

Northwich Guardian:

Hot of the heels of its incredibly successful Edinburgh Fringe run, Quick Duck Theatre brings Yours Sincerely to Northwich.

Will Jackson has accidentally stolen 300 second class stamps from the post office. But he's making them count. He's going to write letters. From reconnecting with old friends and ex-boyfriends to run-ins with the marketing department at John Lewis, stamp collecting has never looked so sexy.

Based on real life correspondences; storytelling and lipsync cabaret collide in this queer coming-of-age comedy about the complications of 21st-century communication.

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March 27 & 28 –Wizard of Oz, Memorial Court

Northwich Guardian:

Anton Benson Productions returns with another all-singing all-dancing rib-tickling Easter panto at Northwich Memorial Court.

Kerry Katona returns to Northwich once again to star in the show, alongside CBBC presenter and Blue Peter favourite Barney Harwood, Basil Brush and Northwich favourite Ryan Greaves.

Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the cowardly Lion as they journey on a panto-filled adventure through Oz to meet the legendary Wizard and defeat the Wicked Witch of the West.

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March 27 –Winter Wilson, Harlequin Theatre Bar

Northwich Guardian:

Northwich Folk Club favourites Winter Wilson come to Northwich on their “Live and Unconventional” tour.

It is their live performance where these two really excel. Now in their eighth year as full-time musicians, Kip Winter and Dave Wilson bring a sense of intimacy to every venue, blending superb, often hard-hitting original songs, stunning harmonies and musicianship with sometimes hilarious humour and tales of life on the road.

£8 admission.

March 28 – Pepper and Honey, Cuddington Village Hall

Pepper and Honey is a new play about two women questioning the meaning of home. The play is timed to perfection in order to deliver a perfect Croatian pepper biscuit, in front of and with the help of the audience. The baking process is intertwined with a story of what it is like to settle in a different country, leaving and returning and making and breaking family traditions.

Pepper and Honey is a poignant, subtle and timely play about cultural differences, trying not to feel like a foreigner in your adopted country, and the conflict between upholding the traditions of the old country and embracing those of the new.

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March 31 – Some Sprouts, Salty Dog

Northwich Guardian:

The German quintet Some Sprouts combines breezy indie-jams with dreamy pop sounds. with the release of the two hit-singles "She Longs For You" and "Someone You Love", the band toured all over Europe including club shows in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands and the UK.

After playing The Great Escape Festival in Brighton and Standon Calling Festival, the band returns for their first ever UK tour and will stop by at The Salty Dog on March 31.

Free Entry.