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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: Aladdin panto at Northwich Memorial Court

December 30, 2017 // 2 Comments

Here at We Are Chester HQ, we’ve been thoroughly enjoying panto season this year. We recently headed over to Theatr Clwyd to watch Sleeping Beauty, as well as squeezing in [...]

Review: Afternoon tea at Brasserie 1699 – The Townhouse, Chester

December 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

Tori Erskine and her partner head to Brasserie 1699 at The Townhouse in Chester to sample afternoon tea. Photos: Tori Erskine. Anyone who knows me will know that I am an avid [...]

Review; Vorteka VR Limited, Wrexham

November 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

The new hotness in gaming and technology in general, Virtual Reality headsets are sweeping their way through the industry, with some big names bringing their versions of Reality to the forefront. Plus, our Deputy Editor looks a berk in the headsets, which is always good for a laugh. [...]

Review: Blood Brothers at Storyhouse Chester

October 11, 2017 // 1 Comment

By Paul Crofts Having had my first experience of musical theatre way back in 1980 (The King and I at the London Palladium starring Yul Brynner), I have been fortunate to see [...]

Our VIP Experience – ABode Brasserie Grand Opening Event

October 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

A VIP event for We Are Chester? Somebody pinch us. Deputy Ed. James was on the scene to experience the good life, as presented via ABode in Chester. [...]

Review: Black Mountain at Theatr Clwyd’s Roundabout Theatre

July 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Deputy Editor James Wright visits Theatr Clwyd's Roundabout Theatre to watch a performance of Brad Birch's psychological thriller, Black Mountain. Images courtesy of Anthony Timothy and James Wright. [...]

Review: Whipping It Up at Chester Forum Studio

July 7, 2017 // 3 Comments

Newly appointed Deputy Editor James Wright reviews political satire Whipping It Up in Chester's Forum Studio. Directed by Dan Ellis [...]

Review: Rent the Musical at Theatr Clwyd by Sophie Francis

November 6, 2016 // 0 Comments

Review by Sophie Francis, with photos by Brian Roberts We Are Chester’s Sophie Francis and James Wright went along to Theatr Clwyd, just over the border from Chester, [...]

Review: Cyrano de Bergerac at Theatr Clwyd

April 22, 2016 // 0 Comments

Apparently the word ‘panache’ came into the English language through the tale of Cyrano de Bergerac back in 1897, with a modern day equivalent being [...]