Articles by Angela Ferguson

About Angela Ferguson (259 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: Chester’s new market

November 13, 2022 // 3 Comments

After nearly 30 years in the making, the much-heralded Northgate development is finally a reality and Chester has a new market hall. We Are Chester’s Paul Crofts went [...]

Review: The Weir at the Live Rooms, Chester

August 12, 2022 // 0 Comments

I can’t say I’ve ever experienced a visit to the theatre quite like this haunting production of award-winning play The Weir. Once again, Chester’s Against The Grain [...]

Chester theatre group prepare to present their own take on Greek classic Antigone – with a girl power twist

August 1, 2022 // 1 Comment

A heady mix of comedy and Greek tragedy, with a smattering of girl power – are on offer on stage at Storyhouse on Saturday 6 August, courtesy of a Chester-based theatre [...]

Chester theatre company to stage spooky award-winning play at The Live Rooms

July 1, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Paul Crofts Rehearsals are underway as a Chester theatre company prepares to bring a play with a spooky flavour to the stage in the city. Against The Grain are set to [...]

Review: Me and My Girl, Chester Operatic Society at Storyhouse, Chester

June 15, 2022 // 0 Comments

Dan Coleman as Bill Snibson and Laura Morris as Sally Smith in a scene from Me and My Girl at Storyhouse. Photo: Mark Carline

Following a long absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chester Operatic Society made a successful return to Storyhouse this week with a production of Me and My Girl. We Are [...]

Review: Now Is Good – Tim Firth’s new musical at Storyhouse in Chester

May 23, 2022 // 2 Comments

By Angela Ferguson It still feels like a bit of a novelty to head out to watch some live theatre. Is it just me or has the pandemic brought home just how important it is to [...]

University of Chester rowing team represent city in national regatta

May 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Lily Smith Members of the University of Chester’s rowing team have taken part in the prestigious British Universities and Colleges Sport 2022 Rowing Regatta. The team [...]

Popular Chester craft beer bar celebrates launch of new venue

May 18, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Lily Smith Independent bottleshop, taproom and craft beer bar, That Beer Place is celebrating a successful opening week at its highly anticipated new Chester city centre [...]

Chester art gallery to stage major exhibition of Welsh art

May 3, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Paul Crofts Final preparations are underway at a Chester art gallery for the staging of a major exhibition featuring the work of a Cheshire-born artist now living in [...]

Chester choir members organise Ukraine fundraiser

May 3, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Paul Crofts Members of one of Chester’s most popular choirs recently came together to raise funds to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. Chester Male [...]