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Storyhouse
Storyhouse
The restored and revitalised 1930s Odeon building houses an 800-seat auditorium, a 150-seat studio theatre, a restaurant and two bars plus a 100-seat boutique, independent cinema.
Alongside the building, Storyhouse run a series of festivals as well as Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre and Moonlight Flicks. Theatre During the autumn and spring, Storyhouse welcomes the best of the UK's and international touring work, offering a programme of dance, opera, drama, comedy and music on the theatres 800-seat proscenium stage. In the summer and at Christmas-time, the theatre transforms into a 500 seat thrust stage, to present Storyhouses' home produced shows.
Storyhouses' library weaves its way across the entire building. With dedicated reading rooms, spaces to meet and study and a creative children's library the Den providing spaces for storytelling and imagination. Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre Storyhouse also produces the award-winning Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre every Summer a corner of Chesters Victorian park is transformed into a unique theatre-in-the-round, with a programme of Shakespeare and adaptations of children's classics. Plus The Chester Literature Festival every November, and WayWord festival in February half term plus a series of music concerts and film festivals throughout the year. z
The Kitchen Storyhouses restaurant The Kitchen has a menu celebrating the flavours of The Levant. Located in the heart of Storyhouse, it is a spacious in-house ground floor restaurant and bar. The Garret bar, situated on the fourth floor, boasts panoramic views across Chester. Click here to book tickets, or visit the Chester Visitor Information Centre.
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Blood Brothers
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Choir of Man
Dates: 18th Aug - 22nd Aug 2026
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit is now on its first ever UK tour.
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors and Awful…
Dates: 22nd Oct - 25th Oct 2026
We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!
The Rocky Horror Show
Dates: 30th Jun - 4th Jul 2026
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW comes back to Storyhouse Chester as part of a new world tour.
Businesses close to Storyhouse
New Market Parking
Operated by Cheshire West and Chester Council, this award-winning multi-storey car park on Hunter Street provides parking for 800 vehicles and won Best British New Car Park 2023.
Turtle Bay
Serving up fiery flavours, tropical cocktails, and our brand-new Beach Brunch (Bottomless Brunch but better). Come on down, take the weight off, have a drink and feel the Caribbean wash over you.
Chester Market
Chester's award-winning market offers a vibrant selection of produce and goods together with a fantastic choice of authentic global foods all under one roof.
Pastry Pédaleur
French inspired gourmet Cakes & Pastries using premium, seasonal ingredients. Gluten free & Vegan catering available.