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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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The Royal Ballet: Cinderella
Dates: 25th Nov - 25th Nov 2025
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
Dates: 16th Mar - 20th Mar 2026
Adapted from Mark Haddon’s multi-million-selling novel by Playwright Simon Stephens.
Blue Lantern Sessions: Radco Christmas Special
Dates: 2nd Dec - 2nd Dec 2025
Expect a Jools Holland-style setting, with the best sell-out names from the acoustic scene.
CBeebies Christmas Panto: Cinderella
Dates: 22nd Nov - 30th Nov 2025
Join Cinderella, Buttons and some funny new characters for a story that celebrates finding your thing!
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.