Chester Literature Festival 2022
Two weeks of unmissable events, performances and conversation this autumn- Storyhouse
Chester’s annual celebration of the written word will fill Storyhouse with two weeks of unmissable events, performances and conversation this autumn. Special guests include writers, poets, actors and broadcasts – and the first names have been announced! More names and the full line-up of events will be revealed later this summer.
Priority Booking opens for Members on Tuesday 28 June at 10am.
General booking opens Wednesday 29 June at 10am.
- On Stage: An Evening with Graham Norton Storyhouse Theatre Sold out
- On Stage: Patrick Gale: Mother’s Boy Storyhouse Theatre Book now
- On Stage: Joanne Harris #Storytime Garret Theatre Book now
- On Stage: An Afternoon with David Harewood Storyhouse Theatre Book now
- On Stage: Lemn Sissay: My Name is Why Storyhouse Theatre Book now
- On Stage: Kit De Waal Garret Theatre Book now
On Stage
An Evening with Graham Norton
Storyhouse Theatre
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Hilarious and heart-warming, don’t miss the chance to spend an evening with one of the UK’s most loved personalities.
On Stage
Patrick Gale: Mother’s Boy
Storyhouse Theatre
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From the bestselling author of A Place Called Winter comes Mother’s Boy, a superb historical novel of Cornwall, class, desire and two world wars.
On Stage
Joanne Harris #Storytime
Garret Theatre
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Intimate, engaging, quirky and darkly magical, appealing to audiences of all ages, but especially lovers of folklore, fantasy and fairytale.
On Stage
An Afternoon with David Harewood
Storyhouse Theatre
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Birmingham born David Harewood discusses his first book Maybe I Don’t Belong Here. Part of Chester Literature Festival.
On Stage
Lemn Sissay: My Name is Why
Storyhouse Theatre
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This is Lemn’s life story: a story of neglect and determination, misfortune and hope, cruelty and triumph.
On Stage
Kit De Waal
Garret Theatre
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Author of international bestseller My Name Is Leon, Kit De Waal, comes to Chester Literature Festival.
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Activities
….But it’s special to ME!’
Garret Bar
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During this fun, interactive session, children will learn about the value of their voice, they’ll be given a platform and an opportunity to be heard talking and listening.
Activities
I’m not a stick, why can’t you see?
Storytelling Room
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This session explores the power of spoken word. Together, we explore the classic Julia Donaldson tale of Stick Man and creative alternative adventures for stick man and his family.
Cinema
The Feast (18)
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1 hr 33 | When a wealthy family and their guests gather for a dinner party in the remote Welsh countryside, they have little idea of what awaits them.
Cinema
Mr. Malcolm’s List (PG – TBC)
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1 hr 57 | Julia Thistlewaite is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm. Feeling humiliated, she convinces her friend to play the role of his ideal match.
Cinema
The Harder They Come (15)
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1 hr 42 | Jimmy Cliff brings a knockout soundtrack and charisma aplenty to this classic crime drama which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
On Stage
The Snow Queen
Storyhouse Theatre
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Priority Booking for members is open now! General booking opens on 5 September. Become a member here for Priority Booking…
Cinema
Blind Ambition (12A) Preview Screening + Recorded Q&A
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1 hr 35 | This immensely enjoyable documentary profiles the unique lives of four sommeliers as they travel to France to enter the World Wine Tasting Championship.
Cinema
A Chiara (15)
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2 hr 1 | A gritty neorealist drama set in Italy that tells the coming-of-age story of a teenage girl grappling with the sins of her father.
Activities
Auditions: Young Clare
THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR THE ROLE OF YOUNG CLARE ON MONDAY 25 JULY AT 12NOON…
Cinema
NT Live: The Seagull (12A – TBC)
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3 hrs | Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Anton Chekhov’s tale of love and loneliness.