Theatre

'It's a Wonderful Life' is set to be staged at St Mary's Creative Space in Chester.

Stage production of Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life coming to Chester

Alfie the Elf is coming to Ness Botanic Gardens

Alfie the Elf is coming to Ness Botanic Gardens

Children's theatre show to bring festive magic to botanic garden

The cast of Translations.

The cast of Translations.

Curtain up on acclaimed play at Chester Little Theatre

'The Wasp' will be coming to Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Church, Chester.

'The Wasp' will be coming to Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Church, Chester.

Award-winning theatre company bringing 'gripping' production to Chester

'Translations' will be at Chester Little Theatre.

'Translations' will be at Chester Little Theatre.

Acclaimed play examining Anglo-Irish history comes to Chester theatre

Cast of Mallory and the Mountain with composer Ollie Mills (fourth from left)

Cast of Mallory and the Mountain with composer Ollie Mills (fourth from left)

George Mallory musical captures 'exhilarating moments' of legend's Everest quest

Storyhouse, Chester

Storyhouse, Chester

Cultural attractions

'A vital cultural hub' - Storyhouse could be set for lease extension

A double bill of plays by Arthur Miller and Robert Scott will be presented at Denbigh's Theatr Twm O'r Nant in October

A double bill of plays by Arthur Miller and Robert Scott will be presented at Denbigh's Theatr Twm O'r Nant in October

Double bill of drama to include Arthur Miller and Robert Scott plays

Sophie McCartney. Picture: Karla Gowlett.

Sophie McCartney. Picture: Karla Gowlett.

Tickets to go on sale for Sophie McCartney at Storyhouse Chester

Jack Marsh and Jake Cross will play Jamie and Ste in Disley Theatrical Productions staging of 'Beautiful Thing' by Jonathan Harvey at Storyhouse.

Jack Marsh and Jake Cross will play Jamie and Ste in Disley Theatrical Productions staging of 'Beautiful Thing' by Jonathan Harvey at Storyhouse.

See the play described as forerunner to Netflix smash 'Heartstopper'

Collette Jones (inset) is part of Fallen Angel's project 'Samadhi'.

Collette Jones (inset) is part of Fallen Angel's project 'Samadhi'.

'Unlikely' dancer's recovery film to be shown in Chester next month

'Hansard' will be performed at Chester Little Theatre.

'Hansard' will be performed at Chester Little Theatre.

Poignant play set during the Thatcher era coming to Chester theatre

Tashi Lhunpo Monks

Tashi Lhunpo Monks

Rural touring theatre coming to Cheshire this autumn

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest – Chester Storyhouse Open Air Theatre

There are a limited number of free places for a performing arts summer camp in Chester.

There are a limited number of free places for a performing arts summer camp in Chester.

Performing arts academy in Chester offering free places for summer camp

The cast of Bouncers, Neil Mason, Mike Kelsall, Andy Jordan and Rob Tempest during rehearsals

The cast of Bouncers, Neil Mason, Mike Kelsall, Andy Jordan and Rob Tempest during rehearsals

Bouncers returns to Storyhouse's Garrett Theatre in Chester by popular demand

James Sheldon as Bill the Butcher.

James Sheldon as Bill the Butcher.

Review: Storyhouse’s staging of the Gangs of New York in Grosvenor Park

Cartoon Capers acrobatic performance.

Cartoon Capers acrobatic performance.

Ellesmere Port: Free Topsy Turvy fun for families this summer

Stephen Cain's award winning photogrpah of Electronica legends Morcheeba

Stephen Cain's award winning photogrpah of Electronica legends Morcheeba

Chester photographer scoops industry award for iconic stage capture

The cast of SPAMALOT during rehearsals

The cast of SPAMALOT during rehearsals

Rising theatre star surprises Chester youth theatre with good luck message

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre will return this summer.

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre will return this summer.

Chester's Grosvenor park open-air theatre reveals summer programme

Lovestruck is heading to Chester in July

Lovestruck is heading to Chester in July

Experience the unexpected with Chester's immersive theatre show

(l-r) Stuart Evans as Dominic and Mark Newman as Percival rehearse a scene from 'Curtains' which is set to be staged at St Mary's Creative Space.

(l-r) Stuart Evans as Dominic and Mark Newman as Percival rehearse a scene from 'Curtains' which is set to be staged at St Mary's Creative Space.

New play on 'behind the scenes' lives of actors draws on 20-year friendship

(L-R) Luke Disley (Tip Top Productions), Laura Steventon (BOST Musicals), James Lacey-Kiggins (Director, BOST Musicals), Mike McCaw (Romiley Operatic Society), Natalie Flynn (Liverpool Empire Creative Learning), Keith Blackwell (BOST Musicals).

(L-R) Luke Disley (Tip Top Productions), Laura Steventon (BOST Musicals), James Lacey-Kiggins (Director, BOST Musicals), Mike McCaw (Romiley Operatic Society), Natalie Flynn (Liverpool Empire Creative Learning), Keith Blackwell (BOST Musicals).

Chester theatre company to play key part in Les Misérables 40th anniversary

A comedy retelling of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' is coming to Chester Little Theatre.

A comedy retelling of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' is coming to Chester Little Theatre.

Chester theatre to stage comedy reimagining of Sherlock Holmes classic

Chester's On The Mark Youth Theatre are staging two hit musicals this July.

Chester's On The Mark Youth Theatre are staging two hit musicals this July.

Chester youth theatre company to stage Monty Python classic and SpongeBob Musical

A scene from Tip Top Productions Pantomime

A scene from Tip Top Productions Pantomime

Popular Chester theatre company announces the return of famous Pantomime

Sara Jane Harvey's debut Fringe theatre entry has received top recognition. Pictures: Nic Holloway and Malcolm Tam.

Sara Jane Harvey's debut Fringe theatre entry has received top recognition. Pictures: Nic Holloway and Malcolm Tam.

Chester actor and writer's alter-egos play earns top honours

Tip Top Productions have announced the return of their panto.

Tip Top Productions have announced the return of their panto.

Theatre company announces return of popular pantomime after several years away

Just 8 people make up the cast

Just 8 people make up the cast

Chester theatre company set to celebrate 10th production with original play

A previous outdoor theatre event

A previous outdoor theatre event

Popular outdoor theatre set to return to Walton Gardens next month

They will get to perform on the Dorfman stage

They will get to perform on the Dorfman stage

Chester high school students set to perform at prestigious National Theatre

Chester Bach Singers will celebrate the music of the 1950s with a new concert.

Chester Bach Singers will celebrate the music of the 1950s with a new concert.

Cultural attractions

Chester choir to celebrate music of the 1950s with new concert

Ann Williams and grandson Valentin Brevie?re aka T!no.

Ann Williams and grandson Valentin Brevie?re aka T!no.

Chester jazz fundraiser for Ukraine is a family affair

It has been a successful year so far for the group

It has been a successful year so far for the group

Neston youth theatre group scoops four prestigious awards

'Waiting for Godot' will play at Chester Little Theatre.

'Waiting for Godot' will play at Chester Little Theatre.

Samuel Beckett classic to be staged at Chester Little Theatre

Lovestruck is coming to Storyhouse, Chester.

Lovestruck is coming to Storyhouse, Chester.

Immersive theatre show aims to find 'perfect match' for those looking for love

Mark Newman and Stuart Evans of Against The Grain.

Mark Newman and Stuart Evans of Against The Grain.

Writing duo looking to complete cast for new original production

Chester Little Theatre. Picture: Google.

Chester Little Theatre. Picture: Google.

Chester theatre upgrade plans are given the go-ahead

Cultural attractions

Final performance of 'poignant' youth theatre production to be held in Ellesmere Port

Pupils of Cherry Grove Primary School have teamed up with Storyhouse to put on the play Hamlet in the Garrett Theatre.

Pupils of Cherry Grove Primary School have teamed up with Storyhouse to put on the play Hamlet in the Garrett Theatre.

Chester primary school pupils put on play in Storyhouse theatre

Studio by Storyhouse has opened in Chester city centre.

Studio by Storyhouse has opened in Chester city centre.

New creative base for youths opens in Chester city centre

Upton Dramatic Society will stage a production of 'The Girl on the Train' later this month.

Upton Dramatic Society will stage a production of 'The Girl on the Train' later this month.

New production of thriller 'The Girl on the Train' to be staged in Chester

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre will return this summer.

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre will return this summer.

All you need to know about this summer's Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

'Birthday Club' will celebrate female friendship and solidarity.

'Birthday Club' will celebrate female friendship and solidarity.

All-female play celebrating sisterhood heading to Chester theatre

Chester Philharmonic will be joined by three highly acclaimed classical singers.

Chester Philharmonic will be joined by three highly acclaimed classical singers.

Cultural attractions

Acclaimed trio to perform alongside Chester Philharmonic Orchestra

Dinosaur Adventure Live!

Dinosaur Adventure Live!

Dinosaur Adventure Live! roars into New Brighton's Floral Pavilion

Schoolgirl ballet dancer from Chester joins Cinderella in Hollywood cast

The cast for 'Kinky Boots' at Storyhouse.

The cast for 'Kinky Boots' at Storyhouse.

Cast and special events announced for upcoming production of Kinky Boots

Roald Dahl's 'The BFG' is coming to Theatre Porto.

Roald Dahl's 'The BFG' is coming to Theatre Porto.

Kids classic The BFG heading to Ellesmere Port stage

Dancers from Fallen Angels Dance Theatre in rehearsal for the performance of Equinox. Credit: Canteen Create.

Dancers from Fallen Angels Dance Theatre in rehearsal for the performance of Equinox. Credit: Canteen Create.

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre to blossom in Chester performance

Noises Off has been performed in Storyhouse Chester this week. Publicity picture by Pamela Raith Photography.

Noises Off has been performed in Storyhouse Chester this week. Publicity picture by Pamela Raith Photography.

Rain stops play at Storyhouse Chester amid faulty ventilation system

Comedian Maura Jackson

Comedian Maura Jackson

Comedian and Channel 4 star brings stand up tour to Cheshire

Anna Mudeka as Dr Miriam Makeba.

Anna Mudeka as Dr Miriam Makeba.

Chester: Summer show celebrates life of iconic musician and anti-apartheid activist