Chester

Brunchin’ at Short and Stout

June 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

Josie gives us a first glimpse into Hoole's newest independent cafe, Short and Stout, which is set to bring a fresh approach to all things brunch! The cafe opens 22nd June so be sure to grab a seat at another one of Chester's soon to be best eats! [...]

A Sketcher’s Blog: Sketches from Chester Mystery Plays part 2 with Dai Owen

June 20, 2018 // 1 Comment

Here’s another instalment of Dai Owen’s A Sketcher’s Blog, looking behind the scenes at rehearsals for this year’s Chester Mystery Plays. The plays, which are being [...]

Review: Take Refuge Under My Shade at Storyhouse, Chester

June 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

With a series of events taking place in both Storyhouse and Chester Cathedral to mark Chester Refugee Week, in addition to Moving Stories at Chester Little Theatre, We Are [...]

Introducing A Sketcher’s Blog: Sketches from Chester Mystery Plays by artist Dai Owen

June 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Our very own We Are Chester artist Dai Owen is currently in the process of documenting rehearsals for the forthcoming run of Chester Mystery Plays. The plays, which only [...]

Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Theatr Clwyd

June 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Tori Erskine heads to Theatr Clwyd in Mold to check out the latest offering from Tip Top Productions. Photos: Mark Carline and Tori Erskine. A few weeks ago, after years of [...]

The Wizard of Oz announced as new Christmas show at Storyhouse Chester

May 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

A plane carrying a banner bearing the message ‘Surrender Dorothy’ over the streets of Chester has launched Storyhouse’s exciting new Christmas production – The [...]

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: A Little Night Music, Storyhouse, Chester

May 13, 2018 // 2 Comments

As Storyhouse celebrates its first birthday our editor Angela Ferguson returns to our city’s beating cultural heart to watch the first of the theatre’s second [...]

Chester Archaeology Society invites new members to join up

April 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Emma Stringfellow from Chester Archaeology Society has written a special piece for us, inviting new members to get involved with the wide-ranging visits and talks that the [...]

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? [...]