Storyhouse Women
A year round programme and annual weekend. For everyone, celebrating women and girls.- Storyhouse
Storyhouse Women Weekend 2019: Friday 26 April – Sunday 28 April.
Storyhouse Women Weekend is a celebration of what it means to be a women or a girl in the world today, and a chance to explore and discuss topics that affect anyone who identifies as a woman or a girl. We want to create a safe space to discuss and tackle these issues together. We have a line-up of incredible women who want to share their stories and experiences with Chester, and events to inspire and enable us to create change.
Join us for a weekend of talks, panel discussions, performances, workshops, music, poetry, debates and more, celebrating women and girls and exploring global issues including feminism, careers, domestic violence, Islamophobia, overcoming addiction, women in sport, rape culture, transgender stories and more.
Have a leaf through the brochure here:
Storyhouse Women Weekend tickets
You can purchase a Day Pass for either day, or a Weekend Pass for both days. This will enable you to attend any Storyhouse Women event, with the exception of Rose McGowan: Brave (book here) and Catherine Mayer: FFS (book here). For workshops with limited capacity, pass-holders will be able to sign up on the day of the workshop at the Storyhouse Women Weekend hub in the entrance lobby.
Click below to buy a Storyhouse Women Weekend Pass:
- Day Pass (choose either Saturday 27 April or Sunday 28 April):
£15 (£10 for Under26s or Students) - Weekend Pass:
£20 (£15 for Under26s or Students)
Under 19 or cannot afford to attend? HEAD HERE.
Be empowered
On Stage
Careers: Time to Talk About the Unknown
This discussion explores the massive disparity between the number of women graduates and those who apply for graduate level jobs.
On Stage
Panel: Women, Recovery and Overcoming
Storyhouse Theatre
Dr Zoe Zontou & Claire Morris will outline the particular barriers faced by women in addiction seeking to recover and engage in cultural activity.
Activities
Saturday Round-Up
Storyhouse Theatre
Highlights from the festival: discussed, debated and described. Chaired by author and lecturer Emma Rees (Institute of Gender Studies, University of Chester)
Activities
Workshop: Feminist Manifestos
Meeting Room
Workshop led by Louise Dudley, as she aims to build a community of women to explore feminist values and take action in a simple but powerful way.
Be informed
On Stage
Domestic Violence: Love Shouldn’t Hurt
Storyhouse Theatre
Tina Royles will lead a discussion with a panel of women who have survived a violent relationship, alongside Cara Fletcher (Chester Women’s Aid).
On Stage
Talk: Let’s Be Clear About Consent
Garret Theatre
It’s the most important part of a happy, healthy sex life but what does it mean to give – or…
On Stage
Everyday Rape Cultures and Religion: A Complex Relationship?
Garret Theatre
How do rape cultures feature in our everyday lives? How do our interactions with social media, the news, and popular…
Activities
Workshop and Talk: Gender Neutral Toys
The Den
Join Katie Jones chats all things toys and the importance of challenging gender stereotypes.
Hear stories
On Stage
10 Minute Tales
Short, inspiring stories on a range of crucial topics followed by a Q&A. Presented by Rachael Walker (Body Positive and Chester Pride).
Activities
Finding Strength in Islam
Storyhouse Theatre
Two women will share their stories about being a muslim woman today. Maz Saleem is the daughter of 82-year-old Mohammed…
On Stage
Kellie Maloney: Trans Stories
Storyhouse Theatre
Kellie Maloney will be in conversation with Kate Hutchinson (Chester Pride and LGBT+ education charity Diversity Role Models) as they…
On Stage
Girls Go Global
A group of Storyhouse’s Young Leaders will perform a moving story of different girls and women from around the world,…
On Stage
10 Minute Tales
Storyhouse Theatre
Join us for a series of of short, inspiring tales on a range of diverse topics, each within 10 minutes,…
On Stage
Rose McGowan: Brave
Storyhouse Theatre
Book now
Rose McGowan will discuss her raw, honest & empowering memoir/manifesto, Brave, in what’s set to be a thought-provoking evening of candid, enlightening and important conversation.
Be entertained
On Stage
Performance: CeCe Sinclair
The Kitchen
Here to get your hearts racing, with moves to make your body shake, it’s the sassy but classy Cece Sinclair – not to be missed!
On Stage
Spoken Word
Garret Theatre
Ease your way into Sunday by listening to girls and women tell their stories through poetry. Featuring Audrey Thomas, Joan…
On Stage
DJ Set from Aura Sounds
The Kitchen
The festival starts with music from Auro Sounds in The Kitchen ahead of Rose McGowan’s Brave in the theatre.
On Stage
Alabaster Queen
The Kitchen
Writer, Singer, Songwriter and Cabaret Performer: The inimitable Alabaster Queen is a unique blend of performer. She provides the audience with…
On Stage
Theatre: Worldly Women
Garret Theatre
A series of monologues exploring memory loss, bullying and next-door neighbours. Expect both tears and laughter.
Activities
Theatre: Scratch Performance
Storyhouse Theatre
Follow two stories of young people who face challenges of image and peer pressure, and how those around them do or don’t help.
Plus much more…
On Stage
Girls Go Global
A group of Storyhouse’s Young Leaders will perform a moving story of different girls and women from around the world,…
Activities
Saturday Round-Up
Storyhouse Theatre
Highlights from the festival: discussed, debated and described. Chaired by author and lecturer Emma Rees (Institute of Gender Studies, University of Chester)
- On Stage: DJ Set from Aura Sounds The Kitchen
- On Stage: Rose McGowan: Brave Storyhouse Theatre Book now
- Activities: Market Place Various
- Activities: Hula! Various
- Activities: Creative Space Various
- On Stage: Weekend Launch with Louise Minchin Storyhouse Theatre
- Cinema: Matilda (PG) Cinema Book now
- Activities: Introducing Storyhouse Women Young Leaders Various
- Activities: Theatre: Behind Closed Doors The Kitchen
- On Stage: Domestic Violence: Love Shouldn’t Hurt Storyhouse Theatre