One City Plan meeting reveals exciting design for Chester Theatre

SPARKING Chester’s cultural renaissance is neither quick nor simple, as seen 10 December during One City Plan’s drop-in sessions concerning the new Theatre, Library and Cinema development. However, with leadership from determined directors and a strong community voice advocating for this project, Chester’s flame will burn brighter in the future. Midday and evening information sessions…

Graham Lister, Chester Theatre director, reveals his passion for creating ‘cultural hubs’ in smaller communities

FOR Graham Lister, the purpose of local performing arts projects always extends beyond improving a city’s immediate cultural climate. He believes Chester is on the cusp of its revival, and the project best suited to complement that process is the Theatre, Library and Cinema’s three-part development. Lister was named project director in January 2013 by the…