Local family-run bakery Chatwins has proven it's the cream of the crop, after showing support for Crewe Lyceum Theatre's Summer Youth Project.

The theatre is currently in the final throes of rehearsals for Bugsy Malone, its summer youth production in which more than 70 young people are involved in a two week-long project designed to give aspiring performers the chance to take part in a community-based initiative within the Arts.

Chatwins, which has its Head Office in Nantwich, has been supplying freshly baked goods across the area since 1913.

Bugsy Malone takes to the stage at Crewe Lyceum tonight (August 16) at 7:30pm and tomorrow (August 17), with shows at 2:30pm and 7:30pm (Ryan Parker).

When bosses heard about the show and the involvement of "splurge guns" and "cream pies" they put the cherry on the top, supplying the cast with some delicious cream eclairs. 

Bugsy Malone is the second production of its kind to have been organised by the theatre's growing Creative Learning Department.

It has allowed young people to learn with industry professionals and perform on stage at Crewe's historic theatre.

Creative learning manager, Hollie Wimpenny, told Nub News: "The second year of our Summer Youth Project been a great success.

"Its aim has been to build confidence and self-esteem for all the young people involved, as performing arts is fantastic for developing vital life skills, and we are extremely proud to have been able to provide this opportunity.

"We are also very grateful to Chatwins for their support in recognising this and encouraging collaboration between two historic local organisations working together for the community."

Bugsy Malone takes to the stage tonight (August 16) at 7:30pm and tomorrow (August 17), with shows at 2:30pm and 7:30pm.

Managing director of Chatwins, Edward Chatwin outside its High Street store in Nantwich town square (Jan Roberts).

A Chatwins spokesperson said: "It's a pleasure to be able to support the Lyceum Theatre's Summer Youth Project and their production of Bugsy Malone.

"It is important for local businesses to support local youth projects which create opportunities for young people to develop their skills. They are the next generation and they need our support to reach their potential."

Tickets are available online via Crewe Lyceum HERE.