Chester Literature Festival
Welcome to Chester Literature Festival 2021- Storyhouse
We’re excited to announce that Benjamin Zephaniah is this year’s Artist in Residence, and his work will be emblazoned across Storyhouse. Find out more.
Chester Literature Festival returns to Storyhouse this autumn with three weeks of fun and thought-provoking events, performances and conversations.
This year’s festival, which is one of the longest-running annual literature events in the country, takes place from 6-20 November with a packed programme of visiting poets, writers, broadcasters, wordsmiths and actors. Explore the events below.
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On Stage
Crown & Clan Divided
Garret Theatre
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Sunrise Productions’ new drama, adapted from Antigone.
On Stage
Suggs: What a King Cnut – A Life in the Realm of Madness
Storyhouse Theatre
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Due to huge popular demand, after his first tour-de-force, smash hit, sell out tours with ‘My Life Story’, Suggs is treading the boards again.
Activities
Elmer Storytime and Craft Workshop
Storytelling Room
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Join Katie from the library team for Elmer storytelling followed by a craft workshop where we will be making our own Elmer ears.
Activities
Polish Heritage Day
The Kitchen
To celebrate Polish Heritage Day Children from a Polish School based in Wrexham will be performing traditional Polish songs and sharing some Polish food.
Activities
Cantonese Storytelling
Storytelling Room
Cantonese storytelling, activities and crafts for children aged 4-9 with Joyce Wong, a member of Chester’s Hong Kong community.
Cinema
George Michael Freedom Uncut
Movie Theatre
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2 hrs | This career-spanning documentary marks the final work from the internationally renowned superstar and features incredible, unseen archival and private home footage.
On Stage
Acoustic Nights: Toria Wooff plus support from Amy Antrobus
Grosvenor Open Air Theatre Tepee
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An enchanting night of acoustic sounds inside the tepee at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre with Chester based singer-songwriter Amy Antrobus and folk-rock singer-songwriter Toria Wooff.
On Stage
Acoustic Nights: Anna Jane Houghton plus support from Dave Roberts
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Melodic poetry and delicate reverb-soaked guitar melodies from singer-songwriter Anna Jane Houghton with support from Dave Roberts.
On Stage
Acoustic Nights: Me + Deboe plus support from BBC Wales DJ Adam Walton
Grosvenor Open Air Theatre Tepee
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Acoustic night at Grosvenor Park featuring BBC Radio Wales DJ Adam Walton and alternative acoustic duo, Me + Deboe.
