
CINEMA
Your independent boutique city-centre cinema brings a hand-picked range of film to the heart of Chester.
New release cinema from the best independent and international filmmakers, unmissable big screen blockbusters, cult classics, family favourites, documentaries and more!
Storyhouse Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.
TICKETS
Storyhouse Members | £8.90 / Under 16s: £6.75
Non-Members | £9.90 / Under 16s: £7.50
YSC Members (Ages 16-25) | £5, any time, any day, any film! | Sign up for FREE!
Silver Screenings | Over 60s discounts every weekday, Mon—Fri, before 5pm | Members £5.85 / Non-Members £6.50
£4 Family Films | Every Sat & Sun at 10.30am | Members £3.60 / Non-Members £4
WHAT’S ON?

Six Inches of Soil + Q&A

Ghost Cat Anzu (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)

Stay Mum (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)

NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy

Mufasa: The Lion King
HIGHLIGHTS

Six Inches of Soil + Q&A

Ghost Cat Anzu (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)

99% Cloudy... Always (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)
SEASONS
Chester International Film Festival 2025
Chester International Film Festival was founded by Chester Film Society. It is an annual celebration of world cinema, short films, and cinematic adventures in the heart of Chester. Produced in partnership by Chester Film Society, the University of Chester, and Storyhouse.
TICKETS ON SALE 12 FEBRUARY

The UK’s biggest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, is back for its latest and greatest instalment!
Am I Right?
Justice, Justification and Judgement in Japanese Cinema.

Ghost Cat Anzu (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)

Stay Mum (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)

Carmen Comes Home (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)

Bushido (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)

99% Cloudy... Always (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)

Introducing People Planet Pictures – an impactful new film series in collabroation between UK For Good and Storyhouse Cinema. Join us throughout 2025 as we explore the pressing issues affecting people and our planet.

Six Inches of Soil + Q&A

Escape From Extinction: Rewilding
STAGE ON SCREEN
As well as mainstream blockbuster, independent, classic films and world cinema, Storyhouse screens productions from The National Theatre, The Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet, Royal Shakespeare Company, Berliner Philharmoniker and more, bringing some of the finest the finest drama, opera and ballet to the heart of Chester.

NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake

The Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

NT Live: Dr. Strangelove

The Royal Opera: Turandot

Six The Musical Live! In Cinema

The Royal Opera: Die Walkure

The Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
FAMILY

£4 Family Films

Parent & Baby Screenings

Kid's Birthday Parties
ACCESS

At Storyhouse we strive to make space for everyone – find out more about the steps we take to make our building and performances accessible for all.
Click here to find out more or to join our Access Register
Accessible Screenings
Storyhouse Cinema offers a wide range of new release films. Many of these films are available in accessible formats. Local community groups also regularly use our space for specialised events.
Click the links below to find an accessible screening for you.
Click here for films with Audio Description

Carers living in Cheshire West and Chester are welcome to meet for a monthly relaxed film screening.

For anyone 16+ with a learning disability, difficulty or autistic spectrum condition.

A monthly dedicated audio descriptive screening in partnership with Vision Support.

A new monthly autism friendly cinema screening in partnership with Cheshire Autism Practical Support