Storyhouse

Storyhouse is a large, mixed-use cultural building in Chester, England. It is partially built around the 1936 Grade II listed Chester Odeon Cinema.[1] The complex includes a convertible 835 seat / 480 seat theatre,[2] a 100 seat cinema, a restaurant, and the city library.[3]

The building opened on 17 May 2017[4] with Artistic Director Alex Clifton's new version of John Gay's The Beggar's Opera.[5] It has received over 1 million customers in the first year since opening.[6]

References

  1. ↑ http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2514
  2. ↑ "Rob Halliday: From Chester's Storyhouse Theatre to Showlight in Florence, tech teams shine | Opinion | The Stage". The Stage. 2017-06-07. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  3. ↑ Moore, Rowan (2017-05-07). "Chester Storyhouse: how a repurposed art deco cinema could revitalise the city". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  4. ↑ Green, Michael (2017-05-10). "Chester Storyhouse in pictures". chesterchronicle. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  5. ↑ Brennan, Clare (2017-05-21). "The Beggar's Opera review – John Gay goes electric". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  6. ↑ "Chester Storyhouse celebrates first birthday and a million visitors". Chester and District Standard. Retrieved 2018-06-01.

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