Fallen for the Fallen A commemoration of the centenary of the end of World War One In partnership with the local community in Upton (near Chester) and The Land Trust, the Friends of the Countess of Chester Country Park wish to commemorate the 100 years since the end of World War One. They have used a cedar tree from the Upton area, planted about the time of the Great War, which had come to the end of its life and…
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Cheshire Artists Network War & Peace Exhibition This exhibition is the last event in the Cheshire Artists Network 'World War I Commemorative Project'. It began in 2014 and aimed to remember those who took part both in the fighting and in supporting roles. The Cheshire Artists Network (CAN) held twelve exhibitions, made up of three different bodies of work, which visited Cheshire, Wirral and Shropshire. Over an eighteen month period ending in June 2015, ninety pieces of work were shown…
Find out more »'Cards for Good Causes' pop-up shop Visit the 'Cards for Good Causes' pop-up shop and buy Christmas cards sold on behalf of 25 member charities, other national and local causes. The pop-up shop is located in the Refectory until 12 November, and the Chapter House thereafter.
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Antic Disposition presents HENRY V by William Shakespeare Marking the centenary of the First World War Armistice, award-winning theatre company Antic Disposition present their critically acclaimed adaptation of Henry V in Chester Cathedral for three special performances. Moving effortlessly between 1415 and 1915, Antic Disposition’s Henry V combines Shakespeare’s epic history play with original songs inspired by the poetry of AE Housman, in a powerful tribute to the young soldiers caught up in conflicts five centuries apart. Performed by a talented…
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LoveChristmas Fair - evening LoveChristmas brings together an exciting array of hand-picked boutiques from across the UK. Come along for the event's drinks & shopping evening. Discover over 60 stylish and original stalls for perfect Christmas gifts and inspiration, with the magnificent cathedral providing a spectacular backdrop for the event. There is a café on site. Free entry for children. There is disabled access throughout. LoveChristmas is in aid of the cathedral’s ‘Chester Cathedral in LEGO’ project and TUSK. Last…
Find out more »LoveChristmas Fair - daytime LoveChristmas brings together an exciting array of hand-picked boutiques from across the UK. Come and discover over 60 stylish and original stalls for perfect Christmas gifts and inspiration, with the magnificent cathedral providing a spectacular backdrop for the event. There is a café on site. Free entry for children. There is disabled access throughout. LoveChristmas is in aid of the cathedral's 'Chester Cathedral in LEGO' project and TUSK. Last year we raised over £22,000 and welcomed…
Find out more »A Shropshire Lad - Butterworth Violin Concerto - Glazunov Symphony No 6 (Pathetique) - Tchaikovsky Conductor - Richard Howarth Joo Yeon Sir (Violin) The Chester Philharmonic’s new season commences with a commemoration of the ending of the 1914/18 war, by completely contrasting pieces of music. Butterworth’s incredibly moving Tone Poem, A Shropshire Lad, based on the poems of A.E. Houseman, with its invocation of the English countryside contrasts with the dark brooding Pathetique Symphony of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Separating these…
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Elgar’s epic Dream of Gerontius tells of a pious man on his deathbed being led by an Angel to his judgement before God. From the gentle Kyrie Eleison to the fiery Demons’ Chorus, you will be moved by this dramatic depiction of a soul’s final journey to its fate.
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Rock legend Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull will be performing a Christmas Jethro Tull benefit concert at Chester Cathedral at 7.30pm on Saturday 1 December. EVENT SOLD OUT Anderson and his band plus, plus the odd surprise guest and our very own Nave Choir will perform some of the more festive numbers, old and new, from the prodiguos Jethro Tull back catalogue, combining Christmas tradition with a rather more unusual repertoire for a cathedral setting. "Whether your Christmas is a…
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Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting... Due to overwhelming public demand, original X-Factor stars and operatic multi-platinum selling vocal quartet G4 are back, with their atmospheric “G4 Christmas” tour across the UK in November and December 2018. With a series of 24 shows in beautiful cathedrals nationwide, these intimate performances see Jonathan, Ben, Mike and Nick recall the musical experiences of their childhoods. Expect to hear timeless classics such as When A Child is Born, Silent Night and…
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