Storyhouse Futures

Since we installed our solar panel array in April 2025 they have generated 137,000 kWh of clean electricity. This is the equivalent of enough electricity to power over 3,000 cinema screenings or make 1.3 million coffees!

All bulbs and fittings at Storyhouse, once they reach the end of their life, are replaced with LEDs. We are aiming for 100% LED by 2028.

We have invested in operational changes to reduce usage of electricity, water and gas. We have already reduced our annual gas usage by 40%.

We’ve invested in smart-water technology to reduce the amount of conventional cleaning chemicals used throughout Storyhouse, helping lower our environmental impact every day.

Zero waste from Storyhouse goes to landfill.

We do not use single-use plastic cutlery, polystyrene, cups, sauce sachets or straws.

We’re adopting methodologies from this industry-wide theatre initiative to track and measure sustainability progress across our theatre work.

Theatre Green Book

Our creative sessions in schools will have a sustainability focus, with a new outdoor learning space initiative in development too.

Storyhouse will host and support market events at Storyhouse and in Chester that promote the use and second life of repaired and pre-loved items.

We are working with partner organisations to support sustainability, including being part of Chester Zoo’s Sustainable Palm Oil City campaign.

We will provide stages and screens for relevant films, performances, shows and events that align with our sustainability aims, both as part of Storyhouse Futures festival in November and throughout the year.

We’ve developed a new policy to centralise stock to reduce waste and encourage reuse of materials.

We are exploring ways to support sustainable travel to Storyhouse for audiences – again, check the validity of this. It sort of doesn’t say anything.