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Talking Chester

Sat 24 May | Picturehouse Chester

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An engaging series of enlightening talks, exclusive films, and thought-provoking Q&A sessions that bring our city's heritage into sharp focus. 

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Trena Cox - Telling the Stories of the City
in Stained Glass

2 - 2.45pm | FREE | Accessible Event

This illustrated talk will explore Trena Cox’s depictions of the people and places of Chester in her stained glass installed at locations around the city, including Chester Cathedral, Chester Castle and local parish churches.

Roodee 500: working towards 500 years of Chester Races

3-3.45pm | FREE | Accessible Event

join Chester Race Company Chief Executive Officer, Louise Stewart as she outlines plans for the Roodee course as Chester Races moved towards its historic 500-year anniversary in 2039.  

 

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21 Years in Drag and the Making of
Chester Pride

4 - 4.45pm | FREE | Accessible Event

Join Warren Lee Allmark, Chair of Chester Pride as he shares his 21-year journey in drag and how he helped shape Chester Pride into the vibrant celebration it is today.

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Chester Through the Lens: Chester
Heritage Festival
Film Showcase

5 - 6.30pm | FREE | Accessible Event

Join us in the comfort of Chester Picturehouse for for a screening of exclusive films showcasing our city's rich heritage.

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Films include:

  • Gladiators of Britain Trailer

  • Bite-sized Wonders of Chester - introduced by Paul Hyde, presenter

  • Nature and Heritage, Challenges Facing the River Dee - introduced by the Welsh Dee Trust with Q&A

  • Dark Chester, introduced by David Atkinson

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Q&A with
Chester-based actor Ian Puleston-Davies

7 - 8pm | FREE | Accessible Event

Join us for a Q&A with the Chester-based actor, Ian Puleston-Davies. 

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Ian has appeared in numerous TV and Film Productions over the years, including The Responder (BBC), D.I. Ray (ITVX), Marcella (Netflix) and The One That Got Away (BBC). 

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Ian recently wrapped on the upcoming film, Madfabulous. Shot on location in North Wales, it tells the story of the flamboyant 19th-century marquess of Anglesey.

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