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
Storyhouse Women Visual Arts Exhibition
Domestic Abuse Open Access Group
Rhymetime
Family History Buddy
Rhymetime
Mother's Pride
The Testament of Ann Lee
Creative Social Club
Reel Queer: Peter Hujar's Day
The Blue Lantern Sessions: Rachel Croft
Mother's Pride
Highlights
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
The Beekeeper of Aleppo
The Rocky Horror Show
13 – 22 March
Join us for a 10-day festival featuring a hand-picked selection of international film previews, locally curated short film programmes, expert guest speakers, and more – we’re certain there’s something for every film lover to enjoy!
See more for less with our Multibuy Offer. Save 25% when you book two CIFF 2026 events, or 50% when you book three in the same booking.
CIFF 2026 is co-produced by Storyhouse, Chester Film Society, and the University of Chester.
This house is your house.
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Young Storyhouse Card
Aged 16-25? Sign up to Young Storyhouse Card for FREE to get access to £5 cinema tickets, 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