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Set against the evocative backdrop of 1971 New York, "Follies" unfolds within the hallowed halls of the Weismann Theatre, a venue steeped in the glamour of pre-war performances. As the theatre faces imminent demolition, former showgirls and their dreams resurface, weaving a tapestry of nostalgia and reflection on lost ambitions and the passage of time. This poignant exploration of memory and legacy will resonate deeply with audiences, inviting them to contemplate the enduring power of theatre and the stories that shape our identities. "Follies" will run at Chester Town Hall, commencing at 18:30 on 2nd October 2026, with tickets starting from £20.00.

New York, 1971, and the Weismann Theatre, home to the spectacular Follies shows of the pre-war years, is about to be torn down. In a mood of nostalgic celebration, impresario Dimitri Weismann has organised a reunion of performers from the theatre's golden years - and they come, older but not necessarily wiser, to reminisce about their youth and the fading glory of a lost era. Some have found movie stardom, others quiet domesticity. For two couples, though, simmering tension lies just under the surface. Ben and Phyllis Stone - he a famous diplomat, she the perfect society hostess - meet up with their old friends Buddy Plummer, now a travelling salesman, and Sally, a frustrated housewife. At first, they pretend all is well, laughing about the days when Sally and Phyllis were glamorous chorus girls, and Ben and Buddy would wait for them at the stage door. Soon, however, we begin to see flashbacks to their performing days, and we discover that the truth is far more complicated...

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Follies takes place on Friday, 2 October 2026 at 19:30.

Follies is held at Chester Town Hall in Chester (33 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HQ).

Tickets for Follies are priced at £20. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.

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