The annual Kaleidoscope Festival is a hotly-anticipated highlight of the Storyhouse calendar – and this year it will be even…

Hi Tom, can you tell us a bit about yourself.  My name is Tom and I’m originally from a small…

Tell us a bit about yourselves. Molly: Hi! I’m Mollie, I’m 27 and from South East London, but I’ve lived…

Storyhouse reveals a fun-packed programme of kid’s theatre, family films and craft activities this Easter holidays. The Easter programme takes…

CHESTER AUDIENCES PROMISED A BALL AT STORYHOUSE THIS CHRISTMAS The most beloved fairytale of them all will enchant family audiences…

HOW TO BE A GOOD MONARCH  1000 YEARS OF KINGS & QUEENS  Tracy Borman, royal historian, best-selling author, broadcaster, and Joint…

Join us from 17-29 March at Storyhouse for a special collaboration between Storyhouse and ōh to bring you an exciting…

We’re currently working with students from Sheffield Hallam University to create new sustainable initiatives that can be implemented into our…

New Earth Theatre and Storyhouse, in association with Arcola Theatre, today announce the full cast for the world première production…

New Earth Theatre and Storyhouse, in association with Arcola Theatre, today announce the dates for the world premiere production of…

‘Look anyone will tell you, I’m a pretty straight sort of guy.’ Tony Blair    A reckless reappraisal of the…

What was your inspiration for retelling the classic story, The Wizard of Oz, through the Tin Man’s eyes? TIN MAN…

From storming the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to selling out and extending a Soho Theatre run twice, actor, writer, and comedian…

The Young Programmers discuss their film choices and share their favourites from the season. Inspired by Storyhouse Women, a weekend…

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre returns this summer with a pair of unmissable theatrical delights staged in the atmospheric theatre-in-the-round….

Storyhouse is proud to be open, inclusive and a dedicated safe space for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and…

Storyhouse Queer weekend (24-26 February) will be a space to come together, to feel safe, to celebrate each other, to…

Storyhouse reveals a fun-packed programme of kid’s events and activities for the February half term.   The half term programme for children and…

What was your original inspiration behind the Rocky Horror Show? Someone asked me to entertain the Christmas staff party at…

Andrew Bentley BEM, founding Chief Executive of Storyhouse is stepping down after 17 years and having led the organisation to…

In each permutation of the centuries old Faustus myth, the Seven Deadly Sins are paraded before its eponymous antihero in…

A new generation of talent: The full cast have been announced for Storyhouse Young Company’s (SYC) new production of The Trials…

Introduce your little one to theatre in a safe and relaxed space, where kids can be kids. Storyhouse has lots…

Full programme here A festival which celebrates women and girls and explores issues which are important to them will be…

A new festival which puts Chester’s LGBTQIA+ community centre stage is coming to Storyhouse next month.  Storyhouse Queer takes place…

To celebrate Health and Wellbeing week 23 – 29 January, Storyhouse is hosting a number of FREE activities to support…

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2023 TOUR OF THE OLIVIER AND EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARD WINNING WEST END SENSATION PRIDE &…

When you make a pact with the devil, it’s unlikely to come accompanied by flowers, rainbows and the sweet sound…

Cast and creatives have been announced for a new Storyhouse Originals production of FAUSTUS: That Damned Woman which comes to…

As 2022 comes to a close, the Storyhouse Cinema Team reflects back on the last 12 months; revealing Your Top…

Like many people, Francesca Goodridge was first introduced to the Faustus myth at school. But she admits it didn’t really…

As 2022 comes to a close the Storyhouse Cinema Team reflects back on the last 12 months, revealing Your Top…

If you work at or know of a care home, care provider or hospital ward (or similar organisation) and would…

Six new members are bringing their expertise to the Storyhouse Board of Trustees. The Board provides governance and leadership, overseeing…

Fans of live performance are in for a treat with a fantastic range of new shows heading for the Storyhouse…

Zoe Naylor is from Reel Solutions, who work in partnership with Storyhouse to deliver the BFI Film Academy every October….

Hi Kim, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I am a Young Storyhouse Officer, which means I work…

Storyhouse will be full of fantastic festive fun this Christmas with a packed programme of events and activities, many of…

Storyhouse is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chair of its Board of Trustees. David Watson will take…

If Geoff Clifton has a couple of hours free, he likes nothing better than to “nip down” the road from…

Meet the creatives and cast behind The Snow Queen: our most spectacular Christmas show yet!   Creatives Charles Way Writer…

Interview with Lucy Tuck, playing the Snow Queen. “I had a really fantastic moment in rehearsals last week when we…

The Storyhouse Climate event on Friday, 4 November saw the cultural centre joining forces with the University of Chester and the Royal Geographic Society to give people of all…

Storyhouse today announced FAUSTUS: That Damned Woman a new play from award-winning playwright and theatre maker Chris Bush (Standing at…

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tubular Bells, the iconic masterpiece will be performed live with a full band at…

The theatre we experience in childhood can have a transformative effect on our lives. And for director Hannah Noone, it…

Hi Cassie, tell us a bit about yourself? Aside from theatre, I love to travel and I am interested in…

After the success of Romeo and Juliet at Grosvenor Park in the summer, Storyhouse has adapted a pop-up theatre version…

Mia Nelson joined our Storyhouse Young Company when she was 15, taking part in shows such as The Boy Preference…

Storyhouse is putting Earth at the heart of the conversation this November when it hosts a full day conference on…

It’s Libraries Week 2022, celebrating the UK’s much-loved libraries and the central role they play in people’s lives. In the…

Storyhouse is Chester’s only independent and not-for-profit cinema. Film Programme Manager Nicky Beaumont tells us why that is so special….

October is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and recognise Black culture and history. From classic horror films and…

Storyhouse’s most spectacular Christmas show ever, The Snow Queen will take audiences by storm this December. Come behind the scenes…

Presenter, motivator, musician, author and Storyhouse Trustee Erik Boekesteijn, is one of Europe’s most respected librarians and was responsible for…

Poet, actor, activist, author, broadcaster and Storyhouse poet-in-residence, Benjamin Zephaniah writes about Storyhouse: ‘I’m just a street poet’, I always…

A new festival programmed by, aimed at and celebrating the lives of older people in Chester is at Storyhouse from…

It’s not every day a major new musical receives its world premiere right on your doorstep. But this month, we…

Dame Jacqueline Wilson, award-winning author of bestselling children’s stories including The Story of Tracy Beaker, The Suitcase Kid, The Illustrated…

Storyhouse is presenting a special season of chilling cult classics and horror favourites on the big screen this Halloween in…

Phoebe Cheffings (12) from Wrexham, North Wales, Eve Corbishley (13) from the Wirral and Eva Johnson (11) from Salford have…

Tell us a bit about yourself? I am the Technical Manager here at Storyhouse, and have been here since before…

Storyhouse is sorry to hear about the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, and offers condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time. …

Storyhouse is seeking up to four new Trustees to join its board and help lead its creative community through an…

Hans Christian Anderson’s magical fairy tale The Snow Queen will be shedding seasonal snow crystal over Chester this Christmas. The…

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre, company-in-residence at Storyhouse, exists to support those in recovery from addiction to transform their lives through…

Twice a week, Storyhouse is serenaded by happy little people (and their big people) enjoying the popular Rhymetime sessions run…

The library is at the heart of Storyhouse, and is an inspirational place for adults and children alike, to keep,…

Back in 2016, the Storyhouse team met a group of young people from Chester to find out about what the charity could do for them –…

Storyhouse hosted a fantastic new festival celebrating the creativity of Chester’s older communities.  The new festival celebrating ageing creatively was…

Human Library is an initiative that was created by the Danish youth organisation Stop The Violence in 2000 with the…

The Europe Project is a Europe-wide initiative that challenges a library and a community to work together to solve a…

As a part of the Sherman Brothers’ Classic Family Film Season we, the Storyhouse Young Programmers, have handpicked some of…

DAVID HUNTER & JOANNA WOODWARD TO STAR IN THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL WITH MUSIC…

Their music has delighted and bewitched generations of young cinema lovers. And now the genius of the Sherman Brothers is…

The park itself is a living, breathing Green Flag-awarded natural space – and Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is striving…

Storyhouse is Chester’s local, independent and not-for-profit cinema. Nicky Beaumont, Storyhouse’s Film and Digital Programme Manager picks out the very…

Samantha Mcilwaine shares the story of how her idea for a new event for local writers has become a reality….

Storyhouse Childless is a day of events to explore living without children. It is a day for building community, meeting…

You probably already know that your membership helps to support Storyhouse, but what does that really mean? To give you…

Tell us a bit about yourself? I hold the position of Service Supervisor at Storyhouse. I started working here when…

Test your cavemen knowledge with this fun Stig-themed quiz!   Question One: The hunter-gatherers invite Stig to a feast. What…

Treat the kids to an unforgettable summer experience at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre. Meet a caveman, join the junkyard…

WayWord festival programme includes appearances from Benjamin Zephaniah and Jacqueline Wilson   Storyhouse has unveiled WayWord, an exciting and inspiring…

Beth Knight is a director and facilitator, who works with young people and communities to help bring their stories to…

Hi Maike, can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Maike and I am from Northern Germany….

Please can you introduce yourself? I’m Thea Gilmore, I’m a singer and songwriter and I’m also the music programmer at…

THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR THE ROLE OF YOUNG CLARE ON MONDAY 25 JULY AT…

The importance of friendship and the power of communication connect in one joyous, celebratory – and noisy – whole in…

Tell us a bit about you and your career so far?   This is my third time working at Storyhouse, so…

Tell us a bit about yourself and your career so far.  I am a theatre director who lives in Chester….

When Jessica Swale was approached about revisiting her enchanting adaptation of children’s favourite Stig of the Dump for Grosvenor Park…

Can you tell us a bit about you and your career so far?   I grew up in South London…

Monday August 3, 1914 was a bank holiday, and there was plenty to enjoy despite the temperate but showery weather…

On 20 and 21 July Storyhouse’s Young Company made up of ages 14 to 16 of young people from Chester,…

STORYHOUSE CHILDLESS BRINGS CHESTER PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF STORIES, SUPPORT AND SHARED EXPERIENCES   Storyhouse Childless return this…

A series of short films all made by people living with a learning disability, autism or Asperger’s will be screened…

The Chester Literature Festival is set to open at Storyhouse later this week, on Thursday 10 November. The annual celebration…

We asked you to donate when buying your tickets for Grosvenor Park this summer and once again, we have been…

1 June -7 June is Volunteers Week and we want to celebrate the amazing contribution that the volunteers make at…

Can you tell us what the Storyhouse Schools Programme is and a bit about your role as a Learning Practitioner? …

1 June -7 June is Volunteers Week and we are celebrating the amazing contribution that our volunteers make at Storyhouse!…

1 June -7 June is Volunteers Week and we are celebrating the amazing contribution that our volunteers make at Storyhouse!…

Folk duo ME + Deboe are well known on the Chester music scene for their lustrous vocal harmonies and their…

1 June -7 June is Volunteers Week and we are celebrating the amazing contribution that our volunteers make at Storyhouse!…

In 2019 Storyhouse joined the international campaign to save the honeybee. Without an experienced beekeeper in the Storyhouse team we…

Ellie Holloway, 19, a recent graduate of Storyhouse Young Leaders and talented illustrator tell us about her experience of being…

Fifty years ago, American poet, writer and activist Robin Morgan coined the word ‘herstory’ to talk about historical events and…

Storyhouse announce new community event: the Language and Culture Café   Storyhouse and English-in-Chester, an English language school for international…

Storyhouse is joining in the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this spring with a host of special events and…

Storyhouse in Chester is looking for a new Chair to replace outgoing Chair Peter Mearns, who will be standing down…

KALEIDOSCOPE FESTIVAL RETURNED TO STORYHOUSE 2022  Neurodiversity and the talents of Chester people living with a learning disability were celebrated…

STORYHOUSE ANNOUNCES THE 14-STRONG CAST BRINGING DRAMA, JOY AND LAUGHTER TO GROSVENOR PARK THIS SUMMER A full programme of unmissable…

Storyhouse is heading outside this summer with a busy programme of exciting events which will appeal to audiences young and…

Within the British film industry Terence Davies – a veteran who is both screenwriter and director of Benediction – is…

Isobel Harrop is one of our Cinema Assistants and was previously on our Young Programmers scheme. In this interview, she…

Storyhouse is set to stage an enchanting new walkabout theatre experience which will take place in Grosvenor Park over the…

It’s not every day Tim Firth premieres a new stage show – in fact, the award-winning Cheshire-born writer reveals it…

Twelve years ago, Joyce Branagh sat in Grosvenor Park and like the audience around her, she was transported by the…

George Francis is a prolific musical director, who has previously worked on shows such as the West End’s Amélie the…

The annual Kaleidoscope Festival celebrates diversity, inclusion and unique abilities. Musician Simon Scott tells us more about the popular monthly…

Jess Curtis shares her exclusive insights into what we can expect to see in Grosvenor Park this summer. Curtis is…

Hello, I’m Kate, I am pleased to introduce myself as Storyhouse’s Membership Administrator. This brand new role has been created…

With less than 5% of disabled people working in the UK film industry, Oska Bright Film Festival is driven to…

A funny and poignant new musical by award-winning playwright Tim Firth receives its world premiere at Storyhouse this spring and…

THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL WITH MUSIC & LYRICS BY JOSS STONE & DAVE STEWART & BOOK BY LAUREN…

One month is now on the clock to enter as the deadline for the 2021 Cheshire Prize for Literature run…

Storyhouse Young Programmers are presenting a season of films and events during February to celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month.  The season…

This March, get two tickets for the price of one for selected shows at Storyhouse! Thanks to support from The…

A poignant, heartfelt and funny new musical from award-winning stage and screen writer Tim Firth (Calendar Girls The Musical, Kinky…

Storyhouse has announced an exciting and thought-provoking series of new shows to add to an already busy spring programme of…

Storyhouse is celebrating Chester’s diverse international community with the return of its popular Storyhouse Languages festival next month.  The weekend…

In January, Storyhouse is set to be filled with music as some of Chester and the North West’s most exciting…

Programme of brilliant live and local talent presented in partnership with Chester indie label Mai 68 Records  Storyhouse is set to be filled with music as some of Chester and…

Chester Storyhouse is serving some seasonal joy to theatre lovers young and old this Christmas in two initiatives to ensure…

Kash Arshad has assembled an impressive CV of work since he swapped acting for directing six years ago. But one…

Tell us about the style of Oliver Twist! how did you decide on this direction? The script references the dirty…

Last Christmas, Matt Ganley found himself playing a mandolin-wielding, chain clanking ghost of Jacob Marley in Storyhouse’s adaptation of Dickens’…

Storyhouse is delighted to announce the appointment of Suzie Henderson to the role of Creative Director. The new role follows…

Oliver Twist! comes to the Storyhouse stage this Christmas and the cast has now been revealed. The big-hearted new production…

Our statement on NHS Covid Passes From Thursday 11 November, we will be asking our customers coming to ticketed events…

We’re looking for dogs for the part of Bullseye in Oliver Twist this Christmas! We’re looking for dogs with at…

Fantastic line-up for city’s annual celebration of the written word in the home of storytelling Chester Literature Festival opens at…

Chester Literature Festival returns to Storyhouse this autumn, and along with headline appearances from stellar literary names the busy two-week…

Calling all local community choirs and musical ensembles! We’re already getting excited for the Christmas period and we want to…

EXPLORE AND BOOK THE ACTIVITIES AT THE NEST HERE! Chester communities are being invited to plunge deep into an enchanted…

Powerful poetry will take over Storyhouse this autumn  Award-winning performance poet Benjamin Zephaniah has been revealed as Storyhouse’s artist in…

Storyhouse’s Young Programmers are excited to share their season of films for Black History Month 2021. The Young Programmers are…

A Q&A with Esther Lisk-Carew, Storyhouse Young Programmers Workshop Leader – Black History Month How did you become involved? I…

Accessibility is at the heart of the Storyhouse ethos, and it’s at the heart of this new production of Antigone…

Antigone is one of theatre’s strongest and most urgent female voices, so it seems only right to have three strong…

A stand-up in the kitchen beforehand, a riotous prologue delivering the low down on a dysfunctional family, name checks for…

Teenagers from Storyhouse’s Young Company are lending the power of their voices to an exciting new adaptation of the Greek…

  Storyhouse have announced that a stage packed with kids, dogs and feelgood songs is going be the main feature…

BFI Academy ill next run in October 2023, check back here for updates later in the year What is BFI…

Your Voices: Celebrating Local Writers Saturdays during Literature Festival at 4pm: Saturday 6 November – Local Stories  Saturday 13 November – Poetry…

A vivid and daring new adaptation of the Greek classic Antigone is being premiered at Storyhouse next month and the…

Storyhouse will host a three-day international conference next month which aims to explore and celebrate the important role creativity has…

Young Storyhouse is a collective of groups for young people (14-25) at Storyhouse, supporting them to connect, create, gain skills…

First names announced for two-week celebration of the written word this November Chester Literature Festival returns to Storyhouse this autumn…

Storyhouse’s Young Leaders Programme has helped to nurture the talents and hone the experience of hundreds of Chester’s young people…

A fantastic autumn season of shows is now on sale at Storyhouse – with more names being added to the…

CREATE ART WITH AN ARTIST IN THE HEART OF THE CITY THIS SUMMER  Storyhouse is taking art and creativity outside…

Mia and Alice are members of Storyhouse’s Young Programmers – a team of 14-25 year olds who create and choose…

Hi there! Here is some information on how we are navigating the latest challenges… We know some of you will be enjoying getting…

I am Henry and I am one of Storyhouse’s Young Catalysts! One of our topic areas this year has been…

Government Event Research Programme pilots to take place at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre The award-winning Grosvenor Park Open Air…

Modern retelling of Sophocles’ classic to receive October premiere after being postponed due to the pandemic Storyhouse’s anticipated new adaptation…

An unmissable new digital artwork which marries centuries old Chester folklore with 21st Century technology has been unveiled by Storyhouse.  Researcher and visual artist Donna Leishman’s augmented reality work To…

Are you aged 14-25 with a talent to share? Do you love performing and want a platform to present it?…

Storyhouse are delighted to be bringing their hugely popular Moonlight Flicks outdoor cinema experience to Snugburys Ice Cream Farm in…

Young Catalysts said: “We come together to celebrate and advocate for Storyhouse, and suggest changes that will benefit everyone. Our…

Storyhouse announces departure of Artistic Director Alex Clifton and also drive to find new Creative Director. Storyhouse have today announced…

As well as planting the native plants into the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre auditorium volunteers will be helping with…

This article was written by members of Young Storyhouse. Find out more about Young Storyhouse here. Buzz, Buzz, Buzzzzzzz. What…

Julie and Rosa Hesmondhalgh have wanted to work on a project together for a while. “We keep putting it out…

Storyhouse theatre, cinema, The Kitchen and full library are now open! Here are the highlights of the first few days:…

Storyhouse is now a Trinity Champion Centre!  Trinity Champion Centres inspire existing and potential centres by sharing their practice and advocating for the qualifications…

Mark Radcliffe presents exclusive evenings especially for Chester audiences Live music returns to Storyhouse this June with the launch of…

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is set to stage its most eco-friendly season of shows yet. A meadow of native…

Films screening include Nomadland which won the Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress Academy Awards and BAFTAs. Nomadland is only the second feature…

The cast for Storyhouse’s Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre has been unveiled. Rehearsing first via Zoom, then on the Storyhouse…

MOONLIGHT FLICKS OPEN AIR CINEMA RETURNS WITH A BLOCKBUSTER SUMMER OF FILMS Storyhouse’s Moonlight Flicks returns this summer with the…

Storyhouse is back open for takeaway coffee and books! Opening hours are as normal (8am-11pm Monday-Saturday, 9.30am-11pm Sunday). Takeaway coffee…

Storyhouse is celebrating a return to live performance with the announcement of an exciting season of new shows which go…

Storyhouse have announced that its multi award-winning Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is to go on immediate sale. Following the…

Storyhouse today announce a NEW LIVE streamed run of the acclaimed production of Strindberg’s Miss Julie will take place 9 –…

A new live streamed run of the acclaimed production. New Earth Theatre and Storyhouse present the Storyhouse production of Miss…

Storyhouse Women Weekend is a celebration of what it means to be a women or a girl in the world…

Open Casting Call for General Self Tape Auditions – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre and Storyhouse Deadline: Wednesday 17 March…

Storyhouse has today announced that they will present their biggest ever summer event programme with over 200 events taking place…

Storyhouse’s Creative Learning Practitioners have been on their own learning curve over the 12 months since Coronavirus first turned the…

When Angela Johnston’s prepared monologue was cut short because of time during an event at Storyhouse, little did she know…

The Westminster Foundation has awarded more than £400k to Storyhouse’s Young Leaders Programme in a commitment that will span 5…

Storyhouse Cinema is (temporarily) closed, but we’ve teamed up with independent film companies to bring great new cinema to your…

Chess is a game of skill and strategy and Netflix made the right move with The Queen’s Gambit which has…

Singing, storytelling and stand-up are among the activities which have brought joy to members of the People’s Choice Group since…

You can access lots of Storyhouse Library services from home. How do I join the library online? If you’re not…

Enter the Cheshire Prize for Literature, under the theme of ‘lockdown’ and ‘the new normal’ and you could win £500!…

Storyhouse has temporarily closed its doors as per the new national lockdown. We count ourselves lucky to have had A…

“Out but not down, and now there are even more chances to catch this sell-out show for everyone stuck at…

 STORYHOUSE AND NEW EARTH THEATRE ANNOUNCE LIVE STREAM RUN OF ACCLAIMED ADAPTATION OF MISS JULIE  Storyhouse today announce a NEW…

Chester’s Storyhouse has, for the second time, been the country’s first theatre to open post-lockdown, opening its doors at 8am…

Venue plans to be amongst first theatres to open a Christmas show –  on Wednesday December 2nd, after government announces…

Nicky Beaumont is Storyhouse’s film and digital programme manager. In Part Two, she talks to us about outdoor film events…

Nicky Beaumont is Storyhouse’s film and digital programme manager. In Part One, she talks to us about her role at…

2020, unlike ever before, is a year where what we read reflected our reality.  Linda Tyson, Storyhouse’s library team leader,…

Alex Clifton is Storyhouse’s Artistic Director, and has written and is directing A Christmas Carol, which opens at Storyhouse on…

Since 2017, Young Storyhouse‘s groups of 14-25 year olds have formed friendships, gained real-life arts industry experience and built on their skills, at Storyhouse.   They have undertaken creative projects that have included devising their own pieces…

EXECUTIVE Andrew Bentley BEM Chief Executive Laura Anderton IT Support Administrator Suzie Butler Executive Assistant Emma Hutt HR Manager Nicola…

As we wait out Lockdown No. 2 and Storyhouse Cinema has temporarily closed (we’ll be back on Thursday 3 December!),…

Following the Government’s announcement, Storyhouse will be closed from Thursday 5 November to Monday 1 December. We plan to reopen…

Storyhouse have announced this morning that, in the light of the news coming out regarding a potential lockdown for November,…

Storyhouse cinema is open! Both the cinema and the brand-new Movie Theatre are socially distanced. Find out more about how…

Helen Redcliffe is Storyhouse’s Associate Producer. As we gear up to open A Christmas Carol at Storyhouse, she tells us what…

Storyhouse seeks new venue for Halloween Drive-In due to what it describes as ‘toilet-gate.’ “We could just about do it…

The cast have commenced online rehearsals using Zoom, and will then move on to socially-distanced rehearsals on the Storyhouse thrust…

Storyhouse will hold seats back for all for Tier 3 regions and customers from North Wales. Storyhouse has announced that…

Storyhouse has been awarded £730,252 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the…

Storyhouse’s ex-Chair and Chief Executive have both been recognised with awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for their work…

Moonlight Drive drive-in cinema will tour to Chester FC’s Deva Stadium for a special Halloween edition between Tues 27 October…

Storyhouse steps up its Save Storyhouse campaign as its situation becomes “steadily worse” as the charity waits for news on…

Storyhouse and Claremont Farm have announced a brand-new partnership as Moonlight Flicks open-air cinema will take over the Wirral attraction…

This group is currently full. Check back here for opportunities later in the year. Young Programmers make creative choices about…

1. A film for punks, rockers and rebels-at-heart: White Riot (15) The untold story of a motley crew of punks…

Storyhouse has been the country’s busiest arts producer during and after lockdown. A Comedy of Errors at Grosvenor Park in…

Christmas to come early at Storyhouse as it announces A Christmas Carol, its “most joyous show ever” to add some much-needed cheer. A Christmas Carol…

All our groups are currently full – check back here for updates later in the year. Aged 5-13 or know…

Whilst Storyhouse was temporarily closed during the pandemic, Young Storyhouse continued to provide young people with support, connection, and a…

“We pushed the button on Thursday and started rehearsing on Monday!”  Storyhouse has today announced that its flagship open-air theatre…

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre roars back into life for one production only in August with Shakespeare’s joyous, open-hearted farce….

Storyhouse programmes a one-off week of films to see before you’re 12 to mark the beginning of the school holidays….

The British artist Donna Leishman will create a series of brand-new works in response to Chester’s communities during lockdown. Storyhouse…

We are delighted to be back up and running the cinema (now with two screens!) at Storyhouse (find out more…

We need to do better on representation. We will employ more Black people and people of colour in positions of…

The award-winning theatre, cinema and library has partnered with Chester Cathedral to screen films from the stunning backdrop of The…

Storyhouse and Chester Race Company have announced a brand-new partnership with the launch of a Drive-In cinema in Chester. Moonlight…

“Storyhouse is famously full of generations reading, working, meeting, playing, scheming and learning, that’s the Storyhouse we need to open.”…

Interview, featured in The Stage, 19 June 2020. Coronavirus: Chester’s Storyhouse announces July reopening plans Storyhouse in Chester could be…

“It’s time for theatres to think about how they can re-open to serve their communities” Storyhouse has announced today that…

Welcome to Storyhouse’s latest round-up of films that you can watch from the comfort of your home. We can’t wait…

“Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.” — Lord Byron The Storyhouse Library team have curated their favourite…

Welcome to Storyhouse’s latest round-up of films that you can watch from the comfort of your home. We can’t wait…

No business can survive when starved of any vision of the future Storyhouse have today announced that this year’s planned…

Storyhouse has today announced the launch of its New Story Campaign, a new fundraising appeal with the aim of ensuring…

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if only someone remembers to turn on the light.” –…

Here’s a list of empowering tales about inspiring women that will keep you busy whilst Storyhouse Women is on hold….

Hi there. We had no hesitation in closing Storyhouse on 16 March in line with government advice and closed “soup…

APPLICATIONS FOR YOUNG TAKEOVER PARTICIPANTS ARE NOW CLOSED. Head here to be part of the audience! Young Storyhouse Takeover is…

A week-by-week response to the pandemic, through the eyes of teenagers everywhere. Storyhouse is taking part in The Coronavirus Time…

Storyhouse, the Chester-based theatre, cinema and library has launched a call out for performers aged 14-25 to be part of…

As health and wellbeing of our whole community is our top priority, we have made the decision to cancel the…

Welcome to Storyhouse’s round-up of films that you can watch from the comfort of your home! We can’t wait to welcome…

Quarantine Karaoke, workshops for families, dance classes, how-to interviews, storytelling, recommended film and TV bundles and community favourites from Storyhouse’s regular…

Storyhouse, the Chester-based theatre, library, cinema and social venue with over 1 million customers per year, re-opens its entrance lobby…

Storyhouse has postponed two home-produced shows in May due to economic uncertainty resulting from the Coronavirus development. The final instalments of…

Leading drug and alcohol charity WDP and Storyhouse to offer local people who access substance misuse services the opportunity to enjoy arts events and facilities.

Relish Reading Group Weekly, every Friday at 2pm in the Meeting Room The name Relish comes from: REad LIsten and…

Storyhouse in Chester is offering people the chance to explore over 250 years of the region’s history in its unique collection of microfilm newspapers.

Storyhouse is giving people the chance to explore their own unique stories with the help of a special Family History ‘Buddy’.

Storyhouse’s Young Company of actors aims to create work about topics and themes that affect young people today and through…

Visitors to Storyhouse in Chester thought they were in to see a film last weekend but instead were given surprise…

Jacob and Rhianne are Storyhouse’s Creative Learning Practitioners. What is a creative learning practitioner at Storyhouse? The creative learning practitioners…

Miss Julie, a Storyhouse Originals production, is set in 1940s Hong Kong. Here we delve into the politics of Hong…

Amy Ng has adapted August Strindberg’s classic psychological thriller Miss Julie for Season 11, a season Storyhouse Originals in 2020….

The Suicide Directed by Michael Bryher Adapted by Rebekah Harrison 8 Feb – 14 March Press Night Sat 15 Feb…

The way we talk about homeless people is set to be challenged as part of a special Storyhouse Languages festival…

Great comedy isn’t simply slapstick routines or a good catchphrase – it also revolves around compelling but flawed characters facing…

Storyhouse have today announced the Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish will write a brand-new version of Antigone, as part of…

From Fred Astaire dancing on the rooftop to Carmen Miranda’s iconic Tutti Fruitti hat nothing encapsulates the magic of cinema…

Twenty one children aged between eight and thirteen were auditioned from Storyhouse’s Youth Theatre and now make-up Neverland’s Lost Children….

In J M Barrie’s classic tale, it’s the boy who won’t grow up who instructs the Darling children on how…

Think of the happiest things. It’s the same as having wings. Tinker Bell will be played by Carlie Enoch in…

All children grow up…except one. This Christmas, Peter Pan will be played by James Phoon, who has performed in Harry Potter…

Storyhouse Childless – a day dedicated to exploring life as a non-parent in a world that is still very much centred around children and family – seems to have struck a chord.

9 November – 30 November 2019, 9am-5pm Young poets of Chester: we need you! Living in Storyhouse (in the entrance…

Peter and Tinker Bell have arrived at Storyhouse… the adventure begins in just three weeks! Tinker Bell (Carlie Enoch) and…

We’re looking for dancers to be involved with a secret project at Storyhouse! We need: Two male tap dancers (of…

Imtiaz Dharker is Artist in Residence for Chester Literature Festival. Between 10 – 30 November Chester Literature Festival returns to…

Storyhouse has been awarded the Most Welcoming Theatre in the UK. At the annual UK Theatre Awards, which took place…

Coming up at Chester Literature Festival this November are a series of opportunities for writers, storytellers, poets and spoken word…

A host of critically acclaimed performances will be staged at Chester Literature Festival this coming November, all available to see…

We’re excited to announce the cast for our Christmas show Peter Pan! (6 December – 12 January) This is a…

Storyhouse Young Leaders 9-month programme is now open for referrals. Our Young Leaders 9-month Programme is a chance for young…

Our trainee programme at Young Storyhouse is expanding. We are currently auditioning trainee actors for Blue Stockings by Jessica Swale,…

Next time you spot Margaret Johnson sitting in The Kitchen, why not pull up a chair and say hello?

When Storyhouse first opened, Martyn Harris knew he wanted to get involved and give something back to the city he calls home.

Chester has hosted its first ever Disability Pride Parade. Over 100 people were part of the parade from Storyhouse to…

Director Psyche Stott Choreographer Paul Bayes Kitcher What inspired you to take on this classic tale? Psyche: I knew of the…

Delve into the world of theatre rehearsals with this rehearsal diary, written by Sarah Richardson, Assistant Director of The Strange…

We’re excited to announce the case of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Natasha Bain is Lady…

Our Young Content Coordinator, Maddie, completes her series of step-by-step guides on how to transform your old items of clothes…

This week sees Pedro Almodóvar’s latest feature Pain and Glory roll into the cinema here at Storyhouse. One of our…

The third annual Kaleidoscope Festival takes place at Storyhouse this autumn with seven action-packed days celebrating the talents of city…

Storyhouse was thrilled to be have been approached by The Guardian to select a book for the Not the Booker Prize award.

  This year the Young Programmers team here at Storyhouse have been tasked with putting together the annual Our North…

There’s a technological revolution afoot at Storyhouse – and it’s bringing young and old together to change lives for the…

Five years ago, artistic director Alex Clifton went to chat to a group of young people from Chester about what…

Here at Storyhouse we are proud to be an inclusive space for people of all genders and sexuality. With Storyhouse…

The Dead Don’t Die runs here at Storyhouse cinema from Friday 9 August- Wednesday 14 August. One of our Young…

Our Young Content Creator Maddie has a keen passion for crafts, particularly sewing. Here she guides us through some of…

New British Cinema here at Storyhouse is part of our mission to showcase the best of new independent homegrown films,…

We’re inviting you to join us and see a film on Lotto at Storyhouse on Sunday 25 August 2019 to be a part of the National Lottery Cinema Day.

Storyhouse’s Kaleidoscope programme that celebrates disability will have a stage at this year’s Chester Pride, taking place Saturday 10 August….

The multi-award-winning theatre cinema and library has bolstered its board of directors with the appointment of two new board members….

This summer will be Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s 10th Birthday!  Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre opened with Much Ado…

Power of performance helps Chester woman combat anxiety   Storyhouse’s residence company Fallen Angels Dance Theatre (FADT) exists to support…

Communities came together in a display of unity during last week’s Great Get Together at Storyhouse, organised in partnership with…

Robert Shaw Cameron is directing The Borrowers at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre this summer. How are you bringing this…

A stellar line-up of speakers has been announced for the first ever Educating Creatively Conference at Storyhouse. The conference programmed…

Coming to the Storyhouse cinema this week is Gloria Bell, the story of a middle aged divorcee (Julianne Moore) who…

Our Young Content Creator Maddie continues her series of step-by-step guides on how to upcycle your old clothes. In this…

Art doesn’t only imitate life – at times it holds a mirror up to it and comments on it too….

On the 6th May, 1982 at a small theatre in New York City, a booming voice, reminiscent of God (or…

In this article, one of our Young Content Creators Maddie talks us through her passion for upcycling clothes with a…

He has sat among the audience in Grosvenor Park’s theatrical faerie ring, and now actor Joseph Millson is stepping on…

On 15 May, Storyhouse hosted a screening of Pond Life and a Q&A with the director Bill Buckhurst who previously…

How To: Keep Your Houseplants Alive (Without a Human Sacrifice) By Jon Paul Roberts Are you having trouble keeping your…

Interested in performing in one of this year’s Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s Shakespeare productions, celebrating the 10th year of…

On 9 May, Storyhouse hosted a screening of Old Boys and a Q&A with the director, Toby MacDonald. One of…

We’re excited to announce the Rep Company for this summer’s Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre Performing in the company are:…

This poem was written by Storyhouse Women poet-in-residence Lianne Futia throught Storyhouse Women Weekend, and performed and the Weekend Round-Up….

Storyhouse in Chester and Chester Samaritans have been awarded funding for a project by the Tesco’s Bags of Help Scheme designed to…

Please note: photograph is of Ani, GP for Guided Self-Help, not interviewee. Every Tuesday at 1.30pm, Storyhouse hosts a drop-in…

THIS PAGE REFERS TO SUMMER 2019, PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ANY 2020 OPPORTUNITIES. We are looking for four…

We’re launching our first ever Storyhouse Cabaret! Storyhouse will stage a day of sparkling variety and cabaret put together exclusively…

Explore the No Outsiders immersive book collection from 29 March – 12 April. In partnership with Cheshire Academies Trust the…

We’re excited to announce the cast for Little Shop of Horrors taking place from 10 May – 2 June. The…

Joseph Millson confirmed as Henry V at Chester’s Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre this summer. The Last Kingdom actor will perform as the…

Here are a few words from Matt, who is part of Young Film Programmers: Storyhouse Young Programmers will take over…

Sven Werner’s new work for Storyhouse will transport participants into another’s memories. Storyhouse, Chester’s multi award-winning theatre, cinema and library…

We at  Storyhouse are committed to participation in the Sustainable Palm Oil City project in Chester.  By 1 March 2019,…

Lianne is a spoken word poet and performer, is fearless in tackling an eclectic mix of subjects, from the size…

Storyhouse has announced the line-up for Storyhouse Women weekend 2019. Between 26 – 28 April, Storyhouse’s annual festival, Storyhouse Women…

On Thursday 7 February, over 300 witches and wizards arrived by broomstick, Portkey and Floo Powder to celebrate the annual…

Storyhouse announced today that a new production of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s musical Little Shop of Horrors will run…

Storyhouse hosted the North West’s first Human Library during Storyhouse Festival of Languages. The Human Library aims to break down…

Storyhouse’s Festival of Languages was described by participants as ‘life-affirming’ A brand-new festival took place at Storyhouse last weekend: the…

The New Vic Theatre and Storyhouse are hosting general auditions for BAME actors and those with a Staffordshire or Cheshire…

To celebrate the opening of The Wizard of Oz, Storyhouse’s Young Marketers have put together a Ruby Slippers treasure hunt…

It was a long and gruelling audition process, but we think we’ve found the perfect Totos that Chester has to…

There’s just one week to go until The Wizard of Oz opens at Storyhouse! We caught up with Consuela Rolle,…

Students from Chester-based dance school House of Dance will perform the iconic role of the Munchkins in Storyhouse’s production of…

Coming up this month in Storyhouse’s Garret Theatre and Bar (fourth floor!) are an eclectic collection of performers and shows…

Storyhouse and the BBC have today announced the multi-award winning theatre, cinema and library will be the North West venue…

Lucy Siegle: Turning The Tide On Plastic Sunday 18 November, 2pm Every year, enough plastic is thrown away to circle…

Young Marketers is currently full, check back here for updates later in the year. YS Marketers is a free programme…

This group is currently full. Check back here for opportunities later in the year. Are you aged 14-21 and love…

Applications are now closed for the November 2019 intake! Check back here soon for updates. Do you love watching films?…

Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) is a free training programme for 17-25 year olds who are interested in performing and making…

This group is currently full. Check back here for opportunities later in the year. Would you like to tell, make,…

We now have spaces open for new Young Leaders aged 14-17! Is Young Leaders for you (or someone you know)?…

Is YS Leaders for you (or someone you know)? Young Leaders is for people who may need extra support to…

Storyhouse is looking for dog owners who would like their canine companion to star as Toto in our performances of…

To celebrate Libraries Week across the country, here’s 15 things you might now know about the library at Storyhouse. 1….

Storyhouse in Chester has announced the cast for The Wizard of Oz taking place at the multi-award-winning venue this Christmas….

Storyhouse is proud to support local performers and emerging talent in Cheshire and the surrounding areas. We want to create…

Disability takes centre stage with film, dance, comedy and poetry

Thérèse Denis has been costume and wardobe supervisor at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre since 2012. How did you get…

Storyhouse Young Company have written, produced and will be performing a brand new production, #IsItMe, on Thursday 5 and Friday…

We interviewed Jess Curtis, the designer of the set and costumes for #MadeByStoryhouse’s The Crucible. Tell us about your inspirations…

The Great Get Together is a festival inspired by Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that…

Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Sussex, formally opened Storyhouse on Thursday 14 June. Here’s what went…

Chester Refugee Week, in partnership with Chester Cathedral Storyhouse and Chester Cathedral are working in partnership on a series of…

During Storyhouse Women, the building was host to over 40 events including performances, talks, activities and panel discussions. Storyhouse’s Young…

Actors in Storyhouse’s #MadeByStoryhouse rep company are mentoring Storyhouse’s Young Company. Storyhouse’s Young Company, aged 17-25, are being mentored by…

Community chorus needed for Much Ado About Nothing and The Tempest. Interested in performing in either of our Shakespeare plays…

Storyhouse celebrates one million visitors in its first year! Storyhouse will mark its triumphant first year with a day of…

Friday 11 May marks one year since Storyhouse officially opened its doors! Since then, over one million of you have…

Storyhouse today announces that Peter Mearns has been appointed as the new Chair of its Board, taking up his appointment on 14…

It’s not long until Storyhouse’s first birthday! On Friday 11 May, we want to celebrate with you! We want to…

We’re excited to announce the cast for our new in-house company of actors, who will perform in rep five productions…

Yukiko Masui is choreographing Storyhouse’s new lavish stage version of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music. Yukiko, an award-winning dancer…

Half of the Made By Storyhouse 2018 repertory company have arrived in Chester! The cast of A Little Night Music…

Storyhouse Young Leaders have created, organised and hosted a free history-themed event for children at Storyhouse. Storyhouse’s Young Leaders programme…

We need dancers for this summer’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music! Storyhouse is proud to support local…

Gangsta Granny are looking for a local female dancer aged 18+ to join the cast of David Walliams’s hit shows…

Please note: the deadline for applications has now passed. Stay tuned for more opportunities! Trainee Actors at Storyhouse Storyhouse is…

Storyhouse’s Young Film Programmers have curated a film festival, to take place as a series of screenings at Storyhouse’s cinema…

We’ve recently made some changes to our Box Office system to make your booking experience easier, better and more intuitive….

Christmas Opening Hours Christmas Eve Storyhouse closes at 8pm, The Kitchen’s food service finishes at 6.30pm, The Kitchen’s bar service finishes…

We asked you to vote for what we’d be reading for our monthly Book Club in 2018, and the results are in!…

The world’s oldest and best theatre publication, The Stage, has announced the shortlist for its annual industry awards, celebrating success…

Storyhouse has today announced details of its 2018 summer season, both inside at Storyhouse and outdoors at Grosvenor Park Open…

Chester’s Christmas Market is almost ready, the Christmas lights are set to be turned on, and The Secret Seven have…

Hollie McNish is Artist in Residence for the Chester Literature Festival and is turning Storyhouse into a poetry book. Between…

The Secret Seven have arrived at Storyhouse and rehearsals are underway for Storyhouse’s first ever Christmas show! Who wants to…

Storyhouse hosted the first ever Virtual Reality Film Academy, from the British Film Institute, this week! BFI Film Academies across…

Rebecca Birch, star of the summer season’s Alice in Wonderland, is to return for The Secret Seven! We interviewed her…

Perform in The Secret Seven – Storyhouse’s first ever Christmas show! Our Community Chorus – made up of members of…

We’re excited to announce the cast for the world’s first major stage adaptation of Enid Blyton’s The Secret Seven – coming to Storyhouse this…

Poets Hollie McNish and Lemn Sissay, broadcasters Jeremy Vine and Pam Ayres top the bill alongside a raft of novelists, bloggers, playwrights,…

Storyhouse is looking to appoint two further trustees to its board of trustees. Storyhouse is a major UK theatre and combined…

Storyhouse will host a day of events and activities to bring people together in memory of MP Jo Cox. The occasion…

Opening shows for Alex Clifton’s riotous A Midsummer Night’s Dream have now SOLD OUT, with 2,500 tickets gone in a…

Storyhouse can today reveal that Hollie McNish, winner of this year’s Ted Hughes Prize for Poetry will join them as resident…

Storyhouse’s inaugural production, rewritten to celebrate the opening of Chester’s brand new theatre, The Beggar’s Opera, has been reviewed by the…

On Thursday 11 May, Storyhouse opened its doors for the very first time! At 8am, Storyhouse’s doors were unlocked for…

Cinema is coming back to the heart of the Odeon! Storyhouse’s new boutique 100-seat cinema will screen a range of…

The largest rep company in the UK outside the RSC or National Theatre have visited the Storyhouse stage. 26 actors,…

Community casting call for Julius Caesar Directed by Loveday Ingram Interested in performing in one of our opening shows at…

Storyhouse is opening this May, with the help of 300 primary school-aged children, local organisations and performers, who will come…

Opening 11 May, Storyhouse combines a theatre, library and cinema and will present a year-round programme of theatre, music, literature,…

Storyhouse Volunteer Role Description We pride ourselves on our well-known, friendly approach to customers. The customer service volunteer team plays…

Storyhouse has announced a season of concerts that will be staged in May and June in the eagerly awaited new…

Meet the cast for Storyhouse’s inaugural in-house company, who will perform the opening four productions. A gender-balanced group of 26 actors, two trainees…

WOW – Women of the World Chester, 20-21 May 2017, will see leading female voices from across the region discuss,…

We are looking for more than 80 people to join the team in time for the grand opening of Storyhouse in May….

Principal Sponsor MBNA gets sneak peek inside UK’s biggest cultural development outside London MBNA representatives have enjoyed a special tour…

WayWord Festival returns for 2018 – this time in Storyhouse!  Find out more…

  Storyhouse are leading a project with young film enthusiasts to teach them the skills to become film programmers, curators,…

We asked you to vote for what we’d be reading for our monthly Book Club in 2017, and the results…

School children from St Clare’s Catholic Primary in Lache, Chester have chosen the colours for the city’s brand new Storyhouse…

Cheshire West and Chester Library service together with Storyhouse are hosting drop-in sessions to inform the public about the exciting…

WOW – Women of the World festival is coming to Chester WOW festival was launched at London’s Southbank Centre in…

STORYHOUSE ANNOUNCES OPENING SHOWS Storyhouse – Chester’s brand new £37m theatre, cinema and library has announced the first shows for…