Articles by Angela Ferguson

About Angela Ferguson (166 Articles)

I'm a writer, journalist and blogger, as well as the founder and editor of culture webzine wearechester.co.uk. I'm also a university lecturer in journalism and media communications and a radio presenter for hire.

Review: Glorious, Forum Studio Theatre, Chester

June 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Words: Angela Ferguson. Photos: Mark Carline. American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins had a dream – to sing at the legendary Carnegie Hall back in the heady days of [...]

A mooch around Chester: A Life Story, Chester’s newest visitor attraction

June 8, 2019 // 2 Comments

Is there anywhere else in the world where you can experience the majesty of a time travelling toilet? We think not. Bravo to the good folk at Big Heritage for producing a fun [...]

Review: Bouncing Back, Storyhouse, Chester

June 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Words: Angela Ferguson. Photos: Will Hay, Steve Cain and Angela Ferguson We are incredibly fortunate here in Chester to have many talented creative folk amongst us. Gail [...]

Cartoon Chester with Dai Owen

June 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Our very own We Are Chester illustrator, artist and cartoonist Dai Owen shares another of his cartoons, giving his wry take on life in our city. This time, he ponders on the [...]

Review: Coupling, Forum Studio Theatre, Chester

May 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

We are honoured to welcome special guest reviewer, Chester playwright Gail Young. Gail, who has penned a number of critically-acclaimed plays, including Bouncing Back and [...]

Review: Little Shop of Horrors, Storyhouse, Chester

May 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Words: Angela Ferguson. Photos: Mark McNulty and Angela Ferguson If you’re looking for a plant-tastic cult musical extravaganza then Storyhouse is where it’s at this [...]

Big night out: We Are Chester rave about the Nexus techno collective

May 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

We Are Chester’s Dai Owen talks to Jim Al of the Chester Nexus collective about techno, the Chester scene and their positive vibe. Illustrations: Dai Owen. [...]

First Django Girls coding event held in Chester

May 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Words and photos: Tori Erskine Chester’s first ever Django Girls event has taken place at Realbuzz Group in City Place. The event was hosted and organised by Liam Cookson, [...]

Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Storyhouse, Chester

April 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Words: Paul Crofts. Photos: Pamela Raith Photography. Having seen the publicity photos of Bill Kenwright’s new touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour [...]

Spotlight on: Share charity in Chester and Flintshire

March 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Words and photos: Angela Ferguson In the first of a new series of posts looking at some of the charities and caring individuals doing great work in our city, we meet Debra [...]