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Review: Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire, Theatr Clwyd

May 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

From an early age, We Are Chester's James Wright has been infatuated with A Streetcar Named Desire. Imagine his joy, then, when he finally got the chance to go and view it. [...]

Review: The Assassination of Katie Hopkins, Theatr Clwyd

April 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Whatever your opinion of Katie Hopkins, surely you would never and could never feel so strongly that you'd wish to kill her? Right? But, then, what if somebody did? How would you, or the world respond? Theatr Clwyd's most recent musical, the Assassination of Katie Hopkins takes us on that weird ride and makes you question everything you think you know about the media. Ultimately, what would you do? [...]

Review: Chester Sings at Storyhouse, Chester

April 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

We Are Chester’s Paul Crofts went along to Storyhouse as three of Chester’s top choirs took part in a brand new event. Photos: Will Hay, W777 Photography. I have [...]

Review: Evita at Storyhouse, Chester

April 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Angela Ferguson heads to Storyhouse to fulfil her long-held dream of watching Evita the musical live on stage. Photos: PR Our seats in the Storyhouse theatre feel like [...]

Review: Beautiful Thing, Forum Studio Theatre, Chester

April 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Angela Ferguson heads to the Forum Studio Theatre in Chester to watch Tip Top Productions’s latest offering – Beautiful Thing. Photos: Mark Carline. In Tip Top [...]

Review: The Great Gatsby, Theatr Clwyd, Mold

March 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

We Are Chester writer Tori Erskine heads to The Dolphin Inn hotel in Mold to sample a piece of immersive theatre based on her favourite book – The Great Gatsby. It has [...]

Review: Of Mice and Men, Theatr Clwyd

February 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Straight from dusty ranches of California to our very own theatrical paradise, John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men brings all of the charm and charisma of an American performance to Theatr Clwyd. Full of political turmoil and questions about what it really means to be human, Of Mice and Men takes the audience on an emotional and thought-provoking journey and, in the process, makes you realise why it's considered the best American novel ever written. [...]

Review: Singin’ in the Rain by Chester Operatic Society

February 9, 2018 // 3 Comments

We Are Chester’s Paul Crofts heads to Storyhouse in Chester to watch Chester Operatic Society’s production of Singin’ in the Rain. Photos: Mark Carline. Chester has [...]

Review: The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales, Theatr Clwyd

January 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

With all of the magic of a fairy tale, and the musical hijinx of a pantomime, Theatr Clwyd presents The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales. A collection of wonderfully told tales interwoven with comedy, tragedy, love, and joy, Emma Rice's last production as Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe will warm your hearts on these cold winter nights. [...]

Review: The Play That Goes Wrong, Storyhouse Chester

January 30, 2018 // 1 Comment

Comedy and hilarity ensued at Storyhouse for the opening night of Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong. If you enjoy slapstick and physical comedy, then this is definitely a play you should watch. Heck, even if you're not that fond of slapstick, you should watch it as you'll find something to make you laugh. And laugh. And laugh some more. [...]