Due to the changing circumstances of events. It is better to get any information direct from any websites setup for the event. Chestertourist.com may not be up-to-date on the latest information. Please check with the council or the event organiser. Chester Tourist Information are able to advise on the latest events. Chester City Council publish a monthly 'what's on' guide. This available from the Tourist Information Shop next to the Town Hall in the Centre of Chester.
Chester Theatre Club is Chester's biggest theatre club. We were formed in 1944, and generally stage 5 or 6 plays each year. Our venue, The Little Theatre, was bought by the Club in 1962. The Little Theatre boasts the following facilities: Comfortable upholstered seating for 126 people in a raked auditorium.
An adaptable, well equipped stage with matching technical facilities.
A large wardrobe of costumes from all periods.
A well stocked and spacious workshop to supply the needs of its productions.
Its own licensed bar, open to all members and visitors to the theatre.
A large clubroom which is used for meetings, club evenings and interval refreshments.
Theatre in The Quarter is Chester’s leading professional theatre company.
Founded in 2005, it has quickly gained a reputation for original music theatre, engaging with professional actors, musicians, directors and designers, as well as numerous members of the community, of all ages and abilities.
Its original productions draw inspiration from the lives and experiences of the people of Chester and surrounding areas.
The company’s work is supported by Arts Council England and Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Theatre in The Quarter also works with other arts organisations to make exciting projects happen.
Chester Music Theatre boasts with great bespoke facilities no other venue can offer.
A fully equipped auditorium with licensed bar, practice rooms, dance studio with mirrors and kitchen facilities.
Available to hire for events; meetings; celebrations; shows and more. Get in touch to book your event viewing.
Chester Music Theatre also runs its very own Stage School for 6 - 16 year olds,
every Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm; holding showcases and productions throughout the year.
Box Office Opening Hours 3 to 5pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Enquiries: You can call the automated Box Office (Tel: 01244 689527) with any enquiries, which will be dealt with at the next available Box Office opening time.
boxoffice@kingschester.co.uk Emails will be dealt with at the next available Box Office opening time.
Facilities for disabled patrons
The Vanbrugh Theatre is fully accessible to wheelchair users with disabled parking bays available for reservation. Please inform the Box Office by phone, email or in person of your requirements when booking tickets.
There is a designated disabled toilet facility next to the theatre, plus wheelchair spaces and an induction loop system available in the auditorium. Front of house staff will always be pleased to help if required.
Ticket booking deadline
The Box Office and on-line sales will close for each performance at 4pm the day before the show. Tickets may be available on the door subject to availability. Please see the notice board on the home page for ticket availability once the box office has closed.