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Storyhouse Hunter Street Chester Cheshire England U.K.
CH1 2AR
01244 409 113
Storyhouse is located in the centre of Chester in the old Odeon Building within the City Walls off Northgate Street.

Storyhouse What's On


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New - The Parent Agency The Parent Agency
Saturday 15th February 2025 - Sunday 2nd March 2025

Main Theatre Storyhouse Chester
Storyhouse
Hunter Street Chester CH1 2AR

A brand new British musical based on David Baddiel's bestselling book, with music by Dan Gillespie-Sells (Everybody's Talking About Jamie).
Join bestselling author, comedian and screenwriter, David Baddiel, as he celebrates the ten-year anniversary of his debut children's book.

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The Storyhouse Chester Queer Festival
Tuesday 28th January 2025 - Sunday 2nd February 2025
Storyhouse
Chester

Storyhouse Queer is a community festival held in partnership with Chester Pride and co-created with people from local LGBTQIA+ communities of all ages.
Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and putting queer talent centre stage.

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New - Chester Craft Beer Expo Chester Craft Beer Expo
TBA 2026
Storyhouse
Chester

Catch us at this year's Chester Craft Beer Expo
Following the massive success of last year’s event, we’re thrilled to bring you the second annual Chester Craft Beer Expo.
Held on 24th and 25th January 2025 in collaboration with the iconic Storyhouse, in Storyhouse’s Garret Bar and Theatre.
Join us for a weekend celebrating the best of craft beer, featuring some of the UK’s most-loved breweries and a special guest brewery from Europe.
Showcasing everything from fan favourites to bold new brews.

What to expect:
Breweries from across the UK and Europe, sharing limited releases, classic pours, and exciting experimental flavours.
Exclusive Takeaways: Each ticket includes a commemorative glass and an exclusive beer brewed and canned just for you to take home.
Interactive Sessions: Discover the stories behind the beers, meet the brewers, and take part in Q&A sessions at our dedicated “Speakers’ Corner.”
Delicious Food Pairings: Enjoy beer-friendly bites prepared by The Kitchen in Storyhouse to keep the energy flowing.

Whether you’re a seasoned beer lover or looking to explore something new, the Chester Craft Beer Expo has something for everyone.

Book your tickets today and raise a glass to the best of craft beer culture.

Friday 24 January 1pm-5pm or 6pm-10pm
Saturday 25 January 1pm-5pm or 6pm-10pm
Age restriction 18+

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Next Production

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Christmas

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Garret Theatre (Smaller Theatre on the Top Floor)


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Bouncers (Remix)
7th - 10th August 2024
Tip Top Productions at Storyhouse
Garret Theatre Storyhouse Chester
Tip Top Productions

Tip Top Productions bring one of their most popular productions to The Garret Theatre.
A cast of just four chaps take on the characters of practically everyone in a night club, from likely lads to giggling girls, disc jockeys to, of course.

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Art Exhibitions


https://www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/exhibition-aliens-zombies-monsters/

Exhibition: Aliens, Zombies & Monsters
2nd October 2024 - 10th November 2024
Storyhouse Chester

Beam aboard an alien spaceship, take a photo amongst the monster mayhem.
Or read one of your favourite stories with a zombie family. Prices. Free – drop-in.

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Merch Stall

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Open Air Theatre (Summer Only)


http://www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/the-importance-of-being-earnest/

New - The Importance of Being Earnest The Importance of Being Earnest
Friday 9th August – Sunday 1st September 2024
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Chester

Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy The Importance of Being Earnest comes to life on the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre stage.
Prepare to laugh along as the characters navigate hilarious mix-ups, mistaken identities, and charming love stories.
The Importance of Being Earnest is open and we can hardly contain our excitement.
Don’t miss Oscar Wilde’s joyful and flamboyant comedy in the fizzing atmosphere of Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre.
Secure your tickets for the opening weekend performances.

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Events

Storyhouse Women weekend at Storyhouse

Storyhouse Women

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https://www.storyhouse.com/news-stories/storyhouse-women-weekend-2024-a-celebration-of-empowerment-connection-and-urgent-conversations/

Storyhouse Women Weekend

A weekend of events at Storyhouse celebrating women and girls.
TBA 2025

A vibrant celebration of empowerment and connection, and a place for urgent conversations.
Storyhouse in Chester has announced the lineup for the highly anticipated Storyhouse Women Weekend.
A vibrant celebration coinciding with International Women's Day in March.
This annual festival, now in its fourth year is curated by a diverse group of women.

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Chester Chinese New Year


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Chester Chinese New Year
TBA 2025


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Chinese New Year in Chester
Wah Lei Chinese Association
Chester’s Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations

Chester City Centre Town Hall Square Duration 3 hr 30 min

Chester Chinese New Year of the Dragon festival
Join us for lions, dragon performances at:
11am Town Hall Square
12pm Storyhouse
1:15 Panda Mami - booking recommended
There will be other martial arts performances at Town Hall Square with @Ji Sui Tai Chi Chuan and @Ayesha-Tan-Jones aka Bones.
Cheek/hand painting and cultural workshops in Storyhouse from 10:30am.
Come joins us in the festival.
Bring your inner dragon with you or dress up in cultural chinese costumes or dragon regalia. It’s a fun family day.

With performances of traditional music, lions and dragon dancing, non-combustible firecrackers and cultural characters.
The God of Prosperity, The Emperor of Heaven and The Happy Buddha will be in the Chester city centre on Saturday morning in an event delivered by the Wah Lei Chinese Association.
Supported by Bank of America and Cheshire West and Chester Council, along with other local businesses including Marketing Projects, Sunflower Take away, Storyhouse and Panda Mami Restaurant.
The event begins at 11am in front of the Town Hall, Northgate Street. Maria Yuen from Ji Siu Tai Chi Chuan Group of Handbridge will kick off the celebrations.
The Lions will be woken by representatives of Bank of America and the Cheshire West and Cheshire Council.
The Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy with Steve Ornelas will lead the colourful Lions and Dragon dance and resume with another performance inside Storyhouse in Hunter Street at 12 noon.
Tutors from Wah Lei Saturday Mandarin school based at the University of Chester and volunteers will deliver cultural workshops from 12.30pm to 2.30pm for the festival celebrations in Storyhouse.
A celebration banquet with the Lions will take place at Panda Mami Restaurant, Newgate Street from 1:15pm.

Wayword Festival



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WayWord festival
Storyhouse
Chester
Saturday 26th October – Monday 4th November 2024

October half-term: WayWord Festival for kids
A festival for kids this October half-term at
Storyhouse Chester Hunter Street Chester CH1 2AR

WayWord Festival celebrates the power of words to ignite imaginations, go on an adventure and discover something new.
There will be children’s authors and illustrators live on stage, plenty of enchanting theatre performances for kids, workshops, storytelling, arts and crafts, and much much more.

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Storyhouse Elders Festival


https://www.storyhouse.com/storyhouse-elders

Storyhouse Elders Festival
Storyhouse Hunter Street Chester Cheshire England U.K. CH1 2AR
01244 409 113
14th - 18th October 2024
Free events in Storyhouse

Storyhouse Elders – five days of art, film, singing, dance, photography, workshops, wellness activities and crafting all celebrating ageing creatively.

Storyhouse Elders Festival is back for 2024, aimed at and celebrating the lives of older people in Chester is at Storyhouse.
It features 5 days packed with music, dance, theatre, workshops, storytelling, films, wellness activities and crafting created by Chester 'elders'.
Storyhouse co-creates a number of festivals with different communities, to bring people together to celebrate, raise awareness and provide a safe space

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Storyhouse Childless


https://www.storyhouse.com/seasons/storyhouse-childless/

Storyhouse Childless
Storyhouse Chester
Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th September 2024

A weekend of events to explore living without children, to; build community, share stories, raise awareness and make connections.
Storyhouse Theatre, Garret Bar & Theatre, The Kitchen.

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Kaleidoscope Festival


https://www.storyhouse.com/seasons/kaleidoscope/
Storyhouse, Exchange Square and across Chester
Kaleidoscope Festival

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Chester Disability Pride
Monday 8th July – Friday 12th July 2024


A weeklong celebration of neurodiversity, inclusion and the talents of those living with a disability.
Storyhouse’s hugely popular Kaleidoscope Festival returns to Chester this summer for its fifth edition.
Kaleidoscope Festival is a weeklong programme of performance, events, workshops and activities programmed specifically for and by the learning disabled community.
The yearly festival runs alongside a regular programme of Kaleidoscope events, including regular Open Mic Nights and the hugely popular Kaleidoscope Club Nights.

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Disability Pride Parade 2024

Monday 8th July 2024 10:30am
Chester City Centre

Chester Disability Pride Parade is back for 2024 – the fourth year of our parade and the biggest yet.
Kaleidoscope: Chester Disability Pride Parade
Chester's Disability Pride Parade is launching this year's Kaleidoscope Week.
The parade is your chance to dance, parade, move and sing.
Back by very popular demand, Back Chat Brass Band will be bringing along their energetic music to fill the streets of Chester with sound.
Meet at Chester Town Hall with your banners and flags – the band will start playing at 11am.
This years theme is all about the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games – why not decorate your banner and flags to celebrate your sporting heroes?!

This year’s parade will take the following route:
Chester Town Hall
St Werburgh Street
Eastgate Street
Northgate Street
Ending at Storyhouse or Outside Chester Market (weather-dependent)

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CHESTER CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR

Facebook - Chinese New Year https://www.facebook.com/Wah-Lei-Chinese-Association-124159317627714 New Year of the Rabbit with Wah Lei Chinese Association.

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TBA 2025
11am - 3pm
Chester City Centre Streets

Join us Saturday in Eastgate Street Chester.
Come celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rabbit with Wah Lei Chinese Association.
Lions and Dragon dance parade, Tai Chi, workshops, face painting in Storyhouse, buffet celebration at Panda Mami, Chester.
In partnership with Bank of America Cheshire West and Chester Council Supported by Ji Siu Tai Chi Chuan Chester Liverpool Hung Gar Kung Fu Club Cheshire,
Halton & Warrington Race & Equality Centre StoryhouseLive University of Chester in aid of Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

11:00 Eastgate Street Chester
11:30 Chester Market Exchange Square
12:00 Storyhouse Theatre Chester
12:30 - 2:30 Workshops in Storyhouse
From 1:00 Celebration Buffet Panda Mami Chester Book Now 01244 400 111

The Chester International Film Festival


TBA 2025
Storyhouse Chester
The Chester International Film Festival presented by Chester Film Society, announces its programme of films for the Film Festival is taking place.
The festival is organised by Chester Film Society and is now located in Storyhouse Chester.


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Chester International Film Festival
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https://www.storyhouse.com/guide/whats-on
What's on at Storyhouse Chester.
You can see our events and find out what's coming up.


Storyhouse Women Festival
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TBA 2024
Storyhouse Chester
https://www.storyhouse.com/storyhouse-women

Storyhouse Women is back with its annual weekend festival celebrating women and girls rocking up at Chester's newest arts centre.
A festival for everyone, that celebrates women and girls. Line-up of incredible women who want to share their stories and experiences with Chester.
Storyhouse Women Weekend is a three-day festival for everyone, celebrating women and girls and exploring global issues.

Other Storyhouse Remote Locations

Carriage Shed Events

Moonlight Flicks


Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema
Carriage Shed Chester Railway Station (Past Platform 1) City Road CH1 3DR Chester
TBA 2024

www.moonlightflicks.co.uk/location-5


This Halloween: Moonlight Flicks open air cinema at Carriage Shed.
You'll be fully immersed with our giant 30-foot cinema screen and surround sound with personal headphones.
Enjoy Witches Brew mulled cider and Halloween-themed cocktails delivered to your seats.
Our BBQ will be serving up 12-hour-cooked pulled pork (or jackfruit), and truffle and honey mustard pigs in blankets, plus cinder toffee, toffee apples, popcorn and more.
Moonlight Flicks at Carriage Shed will offer a Halloween movie experience. Using Storyhouse's enormous 30ft Airscreen.
The iconic Carriage Shed in the heart of Chester will be transformed for three enchanting evenings.

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