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Roman Weekend - Outdoor Cinema - Carnival of Giants - Chester Mystery Plays - Vaudeville in Chester - Midsummerwatch Parade - Summer Music Festival
This years events:
Roman Weekend 4th & 5th June
This is a FREE event!
Romans will dominate the city for the whole weekend….will you be one of them?
After the success of 2010’s Roman weekend this event is returning but has tripled in size!
100’s of Roman’s from all over Europe will be descending on Chester for a full weekend of activity, including Gladiatorial Roman Games, a working Roman village, original Roman Kids Army, Military Displays and the Roman March through the city centre.
Become part of the crowd in our brand new seating around the Amphitheatre and watch the displays and fights as they unfold in front of your very eyes.
Largest Roman Military Parade in Britain
Reconstructed Roman Village in Grosvenor Park
Music, Dance and Death, at the gladiator games featuring the Bear
Children’s army, Sign up at the command post
Living history and period craft displays
Exhibition of art and excavated artefacts by Chester City archaeologists
Dance and music presentations from across the Empire presented by Ya Raqs
Warriors of ancient Briton (Celts)
Best selling authors Ben Kane and Ruth Downie at Grosvenor Museum
TIMETABLE
10.30hrs - Roman living history camp, exhibitions, dance and music performances open at Grosvenor Park.
12.00hrs - Fantastic spectacle of massed Roman military in full armour marching through the city starting at St John’s Church.
13.00hrs - 400 years of Celts and Romans. Dramatic displays of weapons, armour and Military might of Rome’s Legions. Displays at amphitheatre and Grosvenor park
15.30hrs - Let the games begin - Gladiators and beast fights music, dance and death. Amphitheatre
17.00hrs - Dedications to the Gods.
Event closes at 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday.
Outdoor Cinema 6th - 24th June
Chester Festivals is going to the movies and you can join us too!
Come and experience the magical atmosphere of watching a film in the outdoors and in Chester’s very own, special and unique venue, the Amphitheatre.
A large screen will be showing films for all tastes and ages. Come and see your favourite films in the open air with family and friends, a truly unique experience.
There's a choice of seats... either take a seat in the bowl of the amphitheatre that we'll have set up for you, or sit in the 'pinic area' on the grass banks, where you can bring your own blankets and chairs. Either way, feel free to bring your picnic baskets full of movie snacks!
Tickets on sale NOW!
ADULTS: £5.00
CHILDREN: £1.50
FILM SHOWING TIMES:
MONDAY 6th JUNE:
Toy Story 3 (1 hr 43 mins), Certificate U - 4.30 pm
Pirates of the Caribbean (2 hr 23 mins), Certificate 12a – 7.00 pm
TUESDAY 7th JUNE:
Finding Nemo, Certificate U - 4.30pm
Grease, Certificate PG - 7.00pm
WEDNESDAY 8th JUNE:
ET, Certificate U - 6pm
THURSDAY 9th JUNE:
Ice Age (1 hr 21 mins) Certificate U - 4.30pm
FRIDAY 10th JUNE:
Labyrinth (1 hr 38 mins), Certificate U - 3.30pm
Dirty Dancing (1 hr 40 mins), Certificate 12a - 5.45pm
Top Gun (1 hr 50 mins), Certificate 15 - 8.00pm
MONDAY 13th JUNE:
Some Like it Hot, Certificate PG – 5.30pm
Moulin Rouge, Certificate 12 – 7.30pm
TUESDAY 14th JUNE:
Mamma Mia (1 hr 45 mins), Certificate PG – 5.30pm
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1 hr 40 mins), Certificate 15 - 8.30pm
MONDAY 20th JUNE:
Monsters Inc, Certificate U - 4.30pm
WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE:
Madagascar, Certificate PG - 4.30pm
Ferris Bullers Day Off, Certificate PG – 6.30pm
THURSDAY 23rd JUNE:
Sound of music, Certificate U - 5.00pm
FRIDAY 24th JUNE:
Gladiator, Certificate 15 - 7.00pm
DEVA SHORTS
Following an open call out to local filmmakers Chester Performs has produced a special programme of short films, which will be screened before each feature film screening. Full details can be found at www.chesterperforms.com.
We apologise that the pricing information below is incorrect... the Outdoor Cinema is NOT free; ticket information can be found in the above text. We are currently trying to rectify this problem.
Carnival of Giants 12th June
FREE event!
Did you know that Chester has a history of Giant making? Giants from all over the world will create the tallest parade and carnival, one for the cameras and all the family.
Chester Mystery Plays 17th - 19th June
17th June: 6.00pm
18th June: 4.00pm
19th June: 12pm & 4pm
The Mystery Players are back in 2011 with their second miniature play in the Chestival series, this time it’s back to the beginning.
As usual there is plenty of song, dance and spectacle. Taking place after the colourful Midsummerwatch Parade, it’s the perfect end to a spectacular FREE day out for the family in Chester.
Vaudeville in Chester 18th & 19th June
SATURDAY 18th JUNE & SUNDAY 19th JUNE 2011
SATURDAY NIGHT
Two different shows:
6PM - VAUDEVILLE VARIETY SHOW (family friendly)
LINE UP:
Ed Muir - Chinese Pole Artist
Dusty Limits - Dark Prince Of Cabaret
Delia Du Sol - Contortionist
Matt Ricardo - Juggling Superstar
CoCo Malone - Music Hall Maiden
Pippa The Ripper - HulaHoops
Frayed Knot Circus - Bullwhips of Doom
8.30PM - CABARET DIABALO (over 18’s only)
An extraordinary show that is designed to knock you off your feet with a chaotic cabaret of trickery, theatre, comedy, burlesque and sideshows. Come along and discover a secret world of curious entertainment including: Juggling Superstar Matt Ricardo, Hula Hoop goddess Pippa the Ripper and Singing Song Bird Co Co Malone and many others.
LINE UP:
Dusty Limits - Dark Prince of Cabaret
Amber Ray - Lotus Flower Dance of Desire
Matt Ricardo - Juggler Extrordinaire
Lada Redstar - The Butterfly Show
Delia Du Sol - Tied In Knots
Chriss Cross - Human Pincushion
Anna Fur Laxis - Axe Throwing Burlesque
CoCo Malone - Singing Song Bird
SUNDAY NIGHT
Two different shows:
6PM - OLD TIME SING ALONG
With Matt Baker
8.30PM - MUSIC HALL MISCHIEF (over 18s only)
Take a step back in time to the Music Halls of old here at Chester’s Town Hall, joining us on memory lane are: Des O’Connor and his Banjo Bedlam, The Butterfly Girl and Frayed Knot Circus along with Accordion Antics with Chester’s very own Matt Baker.
LINE UP:
Des O'Connor - Banjo Bedlam
CoCo Malone - Vintage Vocals
Ed Muir - Chinese Pole
Matt Baker - Acordian Antics
Lada Redstar - The Butterfly Girl
Amber Ray - The Salvatore Dhali of Burlesque
Tickets ON SALE NOW!
Midsummerwatch Parade 18th & 19th June
Chester’s show stopper returns for its annual outing on the streets of Chester, you will need your cameras at the ready. Expect fire breathing, George and the Dragon, Giants and more
Audience With 27th & 28th June
AUDIENCE WITH WAYNE HEMINGWAY: 27th June 2011 - 7.30pm
AUDIENCE WITH STUART MACONIE: 28th June 2011 - 7.30pm
The popular celebrity speaker events will make a welcome return to this years festival, this is your chance to get up close and personal with some of the UK’s famous faces and ask them questions! This year, world renowned designer Wayne Hemingway and TV and radio presenter and journalist Stuart Maconie join MBNA Chestival, giving you a flavour of the Shell Chester Literature Festival this October.
Chester Summer Music Festival 1st -16th July
This year the Festival with its signature vocal theme also focuses on the violin. The eclectic programme covers classical, jazz, cabaret and folk, boasting international superstars, plus up-and-coming artists. British music also features, culminating in a grand finale full of Great British masterpieces.
For more information on all festival events please visit the website: www.chesterfestivals.co.uk
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