CINEMA
Your independent boutique city-centre cinema brings a hand-picked range of film to the heart of Chester.
New release cinema from the best independent and international filmmakers, unmissable big screen blockbusters, cult classics, family favourites, documentaries and more!
Storyhouse Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.
TICKETS
Storyhouse Members | £8.90 / Under 16s: £6.75
Non-Members | £9.90 / Under 16s: £7.50
YSC Members (Ages 16-25) | £5, any time, any day, any film! | Sign up for FREE!
Silver Screenings | Over 60s discounts every weekday, Mon—Fri, before 5pm | Members £5.85 / Non-Members £6.50
£4 Family Films | Every Sat & Sun at 10.30am | Members £3.60 / Non-Members £4
WHAT’S ON?
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Mufasa: The Lion King
Carmen Comes Home (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)
NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
Bushido (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)
99% Cloudy... Always (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)
HIGHLIGHTS
Carmen Comes Home (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)
The UK’s biggest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, is back for its latest and greatest instalment!
Am I Right?
Justice, Justification and Judgement in Japanese Cinema.
Carmen Comes Home (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)
Bushido (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)
99% Cloudy... Always (The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025)
Chester International Film Festival 2025
The Chester International Film Festival (CIFF) returns for two weeks of unmissable world cinema in the heart of Chester. Join us for two weeks
of preview screenings, shorts, talks, & more!
CIFF25 is proudly produced in partnership with Chester Film Society and the University of Chester.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
La Cocina (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Student & Young Person Short Film Programme (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
PlayTime [1967] (YFP: Electric Hearts)
From Hilde, With Love (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
One Minute Short Film Programme (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Real Steel [2011] (YFP: Electric Hearts)
Holy Cow (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
E.1027 –Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Liverpool Story (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Solo (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Northern Exposure Short Film Night
Treading Water + Director Q&A (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
OFFICIAL SELECTION
La Cocina (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
From Hilde, With Love (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Holy Cow (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Solo (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Last Swim (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Four Mothers (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Happyend (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
When The Light Breaks (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
DOCUMENTARIES
E.1027 –Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Liverpool Story (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Pavements (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
SHORTS, TALKS, & MORE
Student & Young Person Short Film Programme (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
PlayTime [1967] (YFP: Electric Hearts)
One Minute Short Film Programme (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Real Steel [2011] (YFP: Electric Hearts)
Northern Exposure Short Film Night
Treading Water + Director Q&A (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Artificial Inspiration: AI, Culture and Chaos with Jocelyn Burnham (Talk)
Chester Animation Festival 2025 (Chester International Film Festival 2025)
Decision To Leave [2022] (YFP: Electric Hearts)
Black with A Capital B – Short Film Programme
PlayTime [1967] (YFP: Electric Hearts)
Real Steel [2011] (YFP: Electric Hearts)
Decision To Leave [2022] (YFP: Electric Hearts)
Introducing People Planet Pictures – an impactful new film series in collabroation with UK For Good.
Join us throughout 2025 as we explore the pressing issues affecting people and our planet.
Escape From Extinction: Rewilding
STAGE ON SCREEN
As well as mainstream blockbuster, independent, classic films and world cinema, Storyhouse screens productions from The National Theatre, The Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet, Royal Shakespeare Company, Berliner Philharmoniker and more, bringing some of the finest the finest drama, opera and ballet to the heart of Chester.
NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
The Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet
NT Live: Dr. Strangelove
The Royal Opera: Turandot
SIX The Musical Live (In Cinema)
The Royal Opera: Die Walkure
The Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
ACCESS
At Storyhouse we strive to make space for everyone – find out more about the steps we take to make our building and performances accessible for all.
Accessible Screenings
Storyhouse Cinema offers a wide range of new release films. Many of these films are available in accessible formats. Local community groups also regularly use our space for specialised events.
Select the links below to find an accessible screening for you.
Carers living in Cheshire West and Chester are welcome to meet for a monthly relaxed film screening.
For anyone 16+ with a learning disability, difficulty or autistic spectrum condition.
A monthly dedicated audio descriptive screening in partnership with Vision Support.
A new monthly autism friendly cinema screening in partnership with Cheshire Autism Practical Support
