Welcome to Storyhouse
Storyhouse is a charity. Our home in Chester incorporates a library, theatres, an independent cinema, a restaurant, and is a community and creative social space.
What's on today
Finding Emily
Meet N Mix
Storyhouse Stitchers
Storyhouse Spoken Word Open Mic Night
Katyń
Highlights
The Rocky Horror Show
Chester Literature Festival is back this spring!
12 May – 14 June 2026
Our annual celebration of books, poetry and storytelling fills Storyhouse with talks, performances, workshops and more in May and June.
Storyhouse Spoken Word Open Mic Night
Crime and Thriller Panel
How to Write a Book Workshop
How to Get Published Workshop
Chris Fozzard: Old News-Tragedy and Comedy in the Early Chester Press
Chester Humanists: Desert Island Books
An Evening with Maggie O'Farrell
Susie Dent: Word Perfect
In the park this summer
Grosvenor Park comes alive for eight weeks of theatre, film, comedy, music, family fun and more! Soak up the sunshine with al fresco beers, fresh wood-fired pizza, hot street food and frozen cocktails.
Outlaws: A Robin Hood Story
Comedy Nights in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Murder Mystery in the Park!
Moonlight Flicks: Mamma Mia!
Moonlight Flicks: Wicked For Good
This house is your house.
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Become a Member
Become a Storyhouse Member for just £6 a month and get 10% off theatre and cinema tickets (up to two per event), and more!
Become a Young Member
Aged 16-25? Become a Young Member for FREE and get access to £5 cinema tickets, free teas & coffees, and more!
Plan Your Visit
We are open 8am-11pm each day, and from 9.30am on Sundays.
Use the Library
Books, audiobooks and ebooks plus free WiFi and co-working spaces.
Book a table at The Kitchen
Catch up with friends, grab a quick bite or enjoy a pre-theatre dining experience with an exciting menu of big and small plates, bowls and bites.
Hire A Space
Use one of Storyhouse’s unique indoor or outdoor spaces for your meeting, party or wedding