Studies show that stroking an animal can help lower your blood pressure and being near them can help lower anxiety and stress levels. If you’ve got a cat or a dog for example, you’ll know about the benefits having a pet can bring. They can make you laugh, bring you joy, make you exercise (if you’re a dog owner) and soothe you too.

Lyndsay from Animals Take Over has been delivering these sessions for children at Storyhouse for several years but now it’s time for adults to get involved. She will bring a variety of animals, possibly including insects and reptiles, that you will be able to handle if you wish, or you are welcome to just listen and learn.

Certificate:

18+

Duration

Approx 60 mins

Cinema Asteroid City (12A)

1 hr 44 | AD | A fictional American desert town in 1955 where the itinerary of a junior Stargazer and Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world changing events

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Activities Craft Workshop with Chester Mystery Plays
Fri 12.30pm; Sun 12.30pm
The Kitchen

Chester Mystery Plays invites everyone to get involved in this summer’s production by designing a fabric panel inspired by nature using a variety of techniques including fabric painting and embroidery.

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On Stage Sister Act
Storyhouse Theatre

Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent!

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Activities Storyhouse + Chester Zoo: Summer Project

Storyhouse and Chester Zoo are collaborating in a first-of-its-kind project, offering young people the opportunity to consolidate and develop their awareness around the challenges we face on planet Earth.

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On Stage A Night with Jean Martyn and A Handbag of Harmonies
Storyhouse Theatre

Jean Martyn is bringing her fun and effervescent show to Chester. Joined by A Handbag of Harmonies, be prepared for an evening of musical classics as you’ve never heard them before.

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On Stage John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Storyhouse Theatre

In his spoken word show, John Lydon is touring the UK. He’ll talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour.

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On Stage Ashley Blaker: Normal Schmormal
Garret Theatre

A new stand-up show about the joys of raising children with special needs, from the star of hit Radio 4 series 6.5 Children, and author of book Normal Schmormal.

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Activities Cheshire & Warrington Carers Cinema Screenings

Film screenings for careers on last Thursday of every month at Storyhouse Cinemas.

Cinema Northern Exposure Short Film Night (15+)

1 hr 30 | Join us for an evening of short films and previews of upcoming events for young people aged 16-25 who want to break into the film industry

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Cinema The Cabinet of Dr Caligari + Live Score
The Kitchen

1 hr | The quintessential German Expressionist film masterpiece. Robert Wiene’s distorted sets, sinister shadows and unnerving characters set to a live score.

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