Part of: Christmas at Storyhouse
Since the first publication of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s story How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957) there have been numerous adaptations, including those for television, film and theatre. Looking back at some of these, this lecture considers our cultural fascination with the act of adaptation, and its potential for bridging the gap between the past and the present.
Presented by Dr Stef Kerrigan.
Christmas Lectures is a collaboration between Storyhouse and the University of Chester, providing an open platform for debate on a range of topics and fascinating subjects.
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| Wednesday 8 December | 2pm | Garret Theatre |
The festive season was an important time for Elvis Presley. This talk aims to explore the connections in both his career and public life.
It’s Christmas in Hollywood, and all Dad wants is a little bit of redemption. This lecture goes back to the 90s to take a festive look at fatherhood on film.
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2hr | An adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical. The film follows Jon, a young composer who’s waiting tables at a New York City diner while writing what he hopes will be the next great American musical.
Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program This American Life. The show is heard each week by over 5 million listeners on public radio stations and podcast.
Back with their biggest comedy catastrophe to date, multi award-winning Mischief return to the stage with their hilarious new show created with magic legends, Penn & Teller.
2hr 36 | AD | Steven Spielberg brings this epic musical to the big screen in spectacular cinematic fashion to delight all-ages audiences everywhere this Christmas.
1hr 20 | AD | New Year’s Eve 1999. Cappo, Two Tonne, and Kidda drive across London in a desperate search for tickets for the best millennium party EVER.
Drop in for a mulled wine or a hot chocolate and soak up the festive atmosphere with choirs, music and…
Join us for mulled wine, spiced apple and roast chestnuts outside Storyhouse. Thursday 5-8pm Friday 5-8pm Saturday 12pm-8pm Sunday 12pm-8pm
2hr 38 | AD | Inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the fashion label. House of Gucci spans 3 decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge and ultimately murder.
2hr 59 | AD | Two years after his wife’s unexpected death, Yusuke Kafuku, a renowned stage actor and director, receives an offer to direct a production of Uncle Vanya at a theatre festival in Hiroshima.
1hr 5 | The annual CBeebies Christmas Show is back, sprinkled with plenty of CBeebies magic, festive music, stunning dance performances and a star cast of presenters and on-screen talent.
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