Chichester Festival Theatre | Winter 2022/23 e-brochure by Chichester Festival Theatre

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‘Chichester Festival Theatre hosts world-class performances, bringing some of the top shows on tour and curating its own exciting programme of events’ cft.org.uk

Daniel Evans Artistic Director Kathy Bourne Executive Director

WELCOME

We’re delighted to share our Winter 2022/23 programme, a collection of some of the best touring productions currently on offer in the UK. Following our own exciting new musical adaptation of The Famous Five, we have plenty more musicals this winter season. International smash hit SIX returns, and we welcome the double Olivier and Tony Award-winning Girl From The North Country ; while the first ever professional touring production of the joyous musical comedy Bugsy Malone will be entertaining Chichester families throughout February half term. Our Christmas centrepiece comes from the ever-popular Chichester Festival Youth Theatre, and this year they present Alan Bennett’s witty and enchanting adaptation of The Wind in the Willows. Our festive season wouldn’t be complete without the Christmas Concerts, and Dear Santa offers an opportunity for young children to experience theatre for the first time. There’s lots more on offer for smaller theatregoers throughout the season: see pages 34 and 44 to read more about what’s in store both on and off stage for all the family. And of course there are also some star-studded dramas, with a revival of Mrs Warren’s Profession and new stage adaptations of The Lavender Hill Mob and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, plus a host of shows with us for one night only including stand up comedy, music and dance. Our extensive programme of events off stage ensures that there are opportunities for everyone to get involved with CFT outside of seeing a show. From Half Term Hangouts for refugees and asylum seekers to schools workshops for The Famous Five and Jina and The STEM Sisters, from a Lightning Bug Dance Workshop with Dotdotdot Dance to a one-off special Fizz & Feminism with the cast of SIX, we’re constantly looking for new ways to connect with our artists and audiences. This winter we are also proud to be hosting a national Youth Conference bringing together young people, alongside organisations and individuals who work with them, who are changing and challenging the cultural landscape. Whether it’s your first time coming to CFT, you’ve been enjoying our 60th anniversary Festival Season or you’re returning after some time away from us, we look forward to seeing you this winter.

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A knock on the head from a garden rake splits Susan’s world in two. Is she living happily with her devoted husband, charming brother and talented daughter, and combining her blissful family life with a successful career?

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By Alan Ayckbourn

Jenna Russell

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The author of over 80 plays, Ayckbourn has won countless awards for his work including Olivier and Tony Lifetime Achievement Awards. Previous productions at Chichester include The Norman Conquests, Way Upstream, Absurd Person Singular, Surprises and A Small Family Business Jenna Russell plays Susan; her extensive theatre work includes Sunday in the Park with George in London and on Broadway, for which she won an Olivier Award and was nominated for a Tony; Ayckbourn’s Season’s Greetings at the National Theatre and the title role in Piaf (Nottingham Playhouse). Television includes Midsomer Murders, Gentleman Jack, EastEnders and Call The Midwife ; she last appeared at Chichester in Celebrating Sondheim in 2020. Director Anna Mackmin makes her Chichester debut; her theatre work includes Hedda Gabler and The Real Thing (Old Vic), Me and My Girl (Sheffield Crucible) and Really Old, Like Forty-Five (National Theatre).

SCHOOLS 10+ £8.50 See p54 ‘There are all sorts of games we can play you see. With our minds.’

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Visit the website for up-to-date casting news and further information about the production.

Alan Ayckbourn’s dazzling black comedy takes us on a dizzying journey through the looking glass into a woman’s mind.

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Or is Susan trapped in a suburban existence with her pedantic husband, resentful sister-in-law and estranged son, wrestling with desperate frustration at her aimless life of routine domesticity? Which of these lives is real? Which one does she want? And is Susan in control of either of them?

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Book by David Greig, Music & Lyrics by Mark Knopfler

David Greig’s book, based on Bill Forsyth’s iconic film, features new songs by the legendary Mark Knopfler (formerly of Dire Straits). This new musical version of Local Hero will win devotees from admirers of the beloved film as well as those coming fresh to this funny and enchanting story. It’s directed by Daniel Evans, whose previous Chichester productions include the five star hit Our Generation earlier this year, South Pacific, Quiz and Fiddler on the Roof

It’s 1983 and hotshot Texan oil executive Mac MacIntyre is dispatched to the tiny Scottish fishing village of Ferness with $30million in his pocket. The bay may have views to die for but it’s the only place that can take the tankers from an offshore oil field, so it’s up to Mac to seal a deal on the locals’ homes and put a refinery in Thetheir place.villagers aren’t averse to cashing in on the black gold and Gordon, the local hotelier-lawyer-accountant-ceilidh organiser, proves a surprisingly tough negotiator. But they’ve all overlooked one very important person. And as the northern lights dance in the skies, Mac comes to realise that not everything of value is for sale.

LOCAL HERO 8 October –19 November MINERVATHEATRE FESTIVAL 2022 Sponsored by Supported by Local Hero andCommissioningPatronsCircles ‘You can’t put a price on paradise.’ #LocalHero Visit the website for up-to-date casting news and further information about the production. TICKETScft.org.uk From Concessions£21 available, visit cft.org.uk/pricing See p48 for £5 tickets SCHOOLS 10+ £8.50 See p54

Based on the Bill Forsyth film

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But out in the bay lies Kirrin Island, with a ruined castle rumoured to harbour secrets. And it quickly becomes clear that five heads are better than one when it comes to solving mysteries… Soon the Famous Five are on a daring mission with the future of the planet at stake!

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FESTIVAL 2022 A co-production with Sponsored by Supported by The Famous Five andCommissioningPatronsCircles Supported in research and development by The Playwrights Fund WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION #FamousFive

Based on Enid Blyton’s multi-million-selling novels, this brand new musical written by Elinor Cook, with music and lyrics by Theo Jamieson, is an exciting and heart warming treat celebrating adventure, bravery and friendship.

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Visit the website for up-to-date casting news and further information about the production. Polishcft.org.ukInterpretation 26 Oct, 7pm Relaxed Performance 28 Oct, 2pm (see p54 for details)

TICKETS From Concessions£10 available, visit FAMILYcft.org.uk/pricingTICKET Half price for up to four Under 16s with every full price paying adult. Top three prices (excludes Sat eves and Relaxed Performance) See p48 for £5 tickets

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Tamara Harvey, Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd, directs this co-production. Her work includes the Olivier award-winning Home, I’m Darling, Peter Gill’s adaptation of Uncle Vanya and productions for Shakespeare’s Globe, Bush Theatre, Hampstead Theatre and in the West End. Ages 7+

Music & Lyrics by Theo Jamieson, Book by Elinor Cook

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Based on books by Enid Blyton George isn’t happy at the idea of being lumbered with three unknown cousins for the summer, and her devoted dog Timmy agrees. Her cousins aren’t keen on the prospect either. Julian’s struggling to live up to the responsibility of being the eldest; Anne is working out how to make her voice heard; while Dick would like everyone to stop fussing and focus on more important things. Like sandwiches.

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Reigning on Broadway and in the West End, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Chichester following its previous sell-out success!

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From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. Think you know the rhyme, think again... Beheaded. LIVE!

Ages 10+ SIX 22 –November27 FESTIVALTHEATRE PERFORMANCE TIMES Tue – Thu 8pm Fri & Sat 6pm & 8.30pm Sun 2pm TICKETS £10 £18 £28 £37 £40 FRIENDS CONCESSIONS& £2 off top three prices Tue – Thu performances See p48 for £5 tickets GROUPS 8+ 10% off top three prices Tue – Thu performances A Kenny Wax, Global Musicals and George Stiles production ★★★★★ ‘Exhilarating entertainment from six killer Queens. They will, they will rock you!’ Daily Express ★★★★★ ‘A royal treat’ Daily Telegraph WINNER Best Original Score and Best Costume Design of a Musical Tony Awards 2022

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Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Original Score, the 2022 WhatsOnStage Award for Best West End Show and a Gold Disc-winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times).

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss

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Tue – Thu performances £10 £19 £27 £35 £40 Fri & Sat performances £10 £19 £30 £39 £42

Caroline Quentin Rose Quentin November December

Vivie is played by Caroline’s real-life daughter, Rose Quentin. Shortly after graduating in 2019, Rose starred in the horror movie York Witches Society, and recently appeared on tour in a new stage version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Anthony Banks was Associate Director at the National Theatre from 2004 – 2014. His many directing credits include The Girl on the Train, Gaslight, After Miss Julie and My Cousin Rachel.

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What is Mrs Warren’s profession? Mrs Warren’s daughter Vivie has never really known much about her mother. A sensible young woman, she has enjoyed a comfortable upbringing, a Cambridge education, a generous monthly allowance and now has ambitions to go into Law. Is it conceivable that her privilege and respectability has been financed from the profits of the world’s oldest profession? How will Vivie react when she finds out the startling truth about her mother’s business empire and that freedom comes at an emotional price?

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By George Bernard Shaw

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Twice winner of the British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Actress, Caroline Quentin made her Chichester debut in 2018’s Me and My Girl. Her many television roles have ranged from Men Behaving Badly and Jonathan Creek to Stephen Poliakoff’s Dancing on the Edge

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Shaw’s acid test of a mother-daughter relationship is one of his wittiest and most provocative plays. Written in 1894 but banned for thirty years by a Lord Chamberlain who found it ‘immoral and improper’, Mrs Warren’s Profession is a ripe attack on English hypocrisy and its ‘fashionable morality’.

Directed by Anthony Banks

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With The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Collingwood and Chichester Cathedral Choir

Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year as we enter the season in traditional style, with the exhilarating ensemble of The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines once again joining the rousing voices of the Cathedral Choir to present a beautifully wrapped musical celebration. Customary carols sit alongside some traditional classics and new arrangements in a programme guaranteed to leave you full of Christmas cheer.

‘Cast aside all the gloom – Christmas has arrived in Chichester and it has never looked or sounded more splendid’ West Sussex Gazette on Christmas Concerts (2021) Sponsored by

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Remember to cast your vote for Chichester’s Favourite Christmas Song when booking your tickets and join in an uplifting rendition of the winning number on a night which promises the best possible musical start to Christmas. Ages 7+ ‘Fabulous festive fun. Impossible to pick a highlight’ Chichester Observer on Christmas Concerts (2021)

Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm TICKETS £10 £16 £21 £26 £31

Half price for up to four Under 16s with every full price paying adult. Top three prices (excludes Sat eve)

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From the author of the well-loved children’s book Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell, comes Dear Santa and it’s LIVE! This show is an ideal introduction to theatre for those aged 2+. The Christmas cheer continues with the opportunity to meet Santa in his grotto after the show, where every child will receive an extra special gift!

Sure to be one Christmas present children and parents alike will never forget, this perfect family show will be enjoyed by all this festive season. 50 minutes, plus meet and greet time with Santa! Ages 2 – 7 ‘A magical family treat and a joy to watch’ Mumsnet ‘Had my 4 year-old captivated from start to finish!’

By the creator of Dear Zoo

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve.

PERFORMANCE TIMES Tue – Sun mats 10.30am and 1.30pm; Sat 10, Sun 11, Sat 17, Sun 18, Tue 20, Wed 21, Thu 22 and Fri 23 Dec 4pm TICKETS £16 FAMILY TICKET Half price for up to four Under 16s with every full price paying adult. SCHOOLS 10+ £8.50 See p54 Tue – Fri performances

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The inquisitive Mole abandons spring-cleaning his burrow and, to his delight, discovers the river. There he meets Ratty, a water vole with a passion for boats. Soon the two are firm friends and settle down to life in Ratty’s riverbank home, surrounded by the neighbouring otters, rabbits, fieldmice and hedgehogs.

By Kenneth Grahame

FRIENDS CONCESSIONS& £2 off top three prices* FAMILY TICKET Half price for up to four Under 16s with every full price paying adult. Top three prices* See p48 for £5 tickets GROUPS 8+ 10% off top three prices* SCHOOLS 10+ £8.50* See p54 *Applies to all performances excluding 24 – 31 Dec (inclusive) and Relaxed Performance 17 –December31

TICKETS £10 £16 £21 £26 £31 Relaxed performance £16

Eves 7pm Mats 2pm (26 Dec 4pm) Polish Interpretation 20 Dec, 2pm Relaxed Performance 28 Dec, 2pm (see p54 for details)

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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Adapted for the stage by Alan Bennett Music and Additional Lyrics by Jeremy Sams

Over at Toad Hall, the ebullient Toad persuades them to join an excursion in a horse pulled caravan – only for disaster to strike when they are overturned into a ditch. But the accident ignites Toad’s passion for motorcars… And Mole can’t resist the temptation of another adventure, braving the snowy and threatening Wild Wood to find the elusive Badger, who welcomes Mole and Rat into his own cosy home. But can the three friends save Toad from the consequences of his terrible driving, and defeat their enemies, the hungry and wily weasels and ferrets?

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Dale Rooks, whose Chichester productions include The Butterfly Lion, The Midnight Gang and Pinocchio, directs a Chichester Festival Youth Theatre show that perfectly combines humour and enchantment with a delicious shiver of danger. Ages 7+

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This amateur production of The Wind in the Willows is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. concordtheatricals.co.uk

Alan Bennett’s stage adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 story, originally seen at the National Theatre, has become a classic in its own right: faithful to the spirit of Grahame’s immortal characters while laced with Bennett’s inimitable wit, making this a delight for children and adults alike.

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Act Productions and Patrick Myles Productions present

The men who broke the bank and lost the cargo are back in this brand new, hilarious adaptation of the classic Ealing Comedy The Lavender Hill Mob. Come and see one of the ‘greatest British films of all time’ (BFI) brought to life on stage by Olivier-nominated playwright Phil Porter, directed by Tony and Olivier nominated Jeremy Sams and starring acclaimed comic actors Miles Jupp (A Very British Scandal, Mock The Week, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans ) and Justin Edwards (The Thick of It , 1917, The Ferryman). This side-splittingly funny, fast-paced comedy tells the story of Henry Holland, an unassuming bank clerk who dreams of stealing the van full of gold bullion he drives across London each day. When Henry learns that his new lodger makes Eiffel Tower paperweights out of lead, he devises a plan to make his dream a reality. It’s a golden opportunity to pull off the crime of the century, they’d have to be fools to mess it up… Come and rediscover a much-loved classic in this brand-new stage play that promises to be the most fun night out of the year!

Adapted for the stage by Phil Porter

Based on the screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke and by special arrangement with StudioCanal

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Directed by Jeremy Sams

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‘POWERFUL , AFFECTING AND ORIGINAL NOT TO BE MISSED’ SUNDAY EXPRESS cft.org.uk

23 Written and directed by Conor McPherson Music and lyrics by Bob Dylan

PERFORMANCE TIMES Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS

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FRIENDS CONCESSIONS& £2 off top three prices Tue – Thu performances See p48 for £5 tickets GROUPS 8+ 10% off top three prices Tue – Thu performances SCHOOLS 10+ £8.50 see p54 Tue – Thu performances show that transports the soul. Incredible’ McPherson weaves magic with Bob Dylan’s songs’

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The double Olivier and Tony Award-winning West End and Broadway hit. Celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer ) boldly reimagines the legendary songs of Bob Dylan, like you’ve never heard them before, in Girl From The North Country. An uplifting and universal story about family and love, hailed by The Observer as the ‘No.1 theatre show of the year’. It’s 1934 in the heartland of America and we meet a group of wayward souls who cross paths in a time-weathered guesthouse. Standing at a turning point in their lives, they realise nothing is what it seems. But as they search for a future, and hide from the past, they find themselves facing unspoken truths about the present. Now audiences in Chichester have the chance to experience this ‘magnificent’ (Standard), ‘astonishing’ (Guardian) and ‘piercingly beautiful’ (Independent) production, brought vividly to life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.

Times ★★★★★ ‘Conor

Tue – Thu performances £10 £16 £29 £40 £46 Fri & Sat performances £10 £18 £31 £42 £48

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Starring the icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe Award-winner, Hayley Mills (Wild at Heart, Pollyanna,The Parent Trap ), household favourite and screen and stage star Paul Nicholas (Jesus Christ Superstar, Just Good Friends, EastEnders ) and Rula Lenska (Rock Follies, Coronation Street, EastEnders ). Also featuring Andy de la Tour (Notting Hill, Star Wars, The Young Ones ), Rekha John-Cheriyan (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Tomb Raider, Hollyoaks ) and Marlene Sidaway (Coronation Street, Pride and Prejudice ).

Hayley Mills

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THE HOTELMARIGOLDEXOTICBEST

By Deborah Moggach

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Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS Tue – Thu performances £10 £19 £27 £35 £40 Fri & Sat performances £10 £19 £30 £39 £42

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places. Get ready for the journey of a lifetime. Major UK tour, prior to the West End.

31 January –4 February

Based on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life. The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised but, as their lives begin to intertwine, they are charmed in unexpected and life-changing ways.

Simon Friend present ‘Tales that warm the heart and lift the spirit are a much-needed tonic at this time and I am thrilled to be visiting so many of the UK’s beautiful towns and cities as part of this production’s exciting journey’

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Tue – Thu eves 7.30pm Wed & Thu mats 2.30pm Fri eve 5pm Sat 1.30pm & 6.30pm TICKETS Tue – Thu performances £10 £19 £29 £37 £42 Fri & Sat performances £10 £19 £33 £42 £45

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Mother Goose promises to be the ultimate theatrical feast – full of fun, laughter and more than a couple of surprises - get ready for good fairies, evil witches and gravity-defying poultry. Don’t be a goose! Book your seats today for this hilarious family-friendly panto and get ready for take-off. Ages 6+

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Running an Animal Sanctuary for waifs and strays, Mother Goose has a good, kind heart. But will unexpected money and fame get the better of her?!

You can’t put on a panto in February right? Oh yes we can! Keep your eyes peeled for an exciting cast announcement that will have people flocking to Chichester.

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“I don’t know why my Dad let me go, especially when he knew how dangerous, how hard it was… I was too young, too weak to make this journey. I wouldn’t have sent me… He wouldn’t have sent me unless there was a reason.”

HOW TO DROWNNOT 14 –February18 MINERVATHEATRE PERFORMANCE TIMES Tue – Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.45pm TICKETS £20 FRIENDS CONCESSIONS& £2 (excludesoff Sat eve) See p48 for £5 tickets GROUPS 8+ 10% (excludesoff Sat eve) SCHOOLS 10+ £8.50 see p54 Tue – Fri performances A ThickSkin and Traverse Theatre Company production, supported by Theatre Royal Stratford East Commissioned by ThickSkin and Lawrence Batley Theatre ★★★★★ ‘Truly stunning’ The Scotsman ★★★★ ‘Its power springs from its absolute authenticity’ WhatsOnStage

Award-winning theatre company ThickSkin returns to the stage with an action packed, highly visual production telling the painful yet uplifting true story of an eleven year-old unaccompanied asylum-seeker.

How Not to Drown shares a story of endurance for a little kid who wasn’t safe or welcome anywhere in the world, performed by an ensemble cast starring Dritan Kastrati himself. 14+

By Nicola McCartney and Dritan Kastrati Directed and Choreographed by Neil Bettles

In 2002, in the turmoil after the end of the Kosovan War, Dritan is sent on the notoriously perilous journey across the Adriatic with a gang of people smugglers to a new life in Europe. He relies on his young wit and charm to make it to the UK. But the fight for survival continues as he clings to his identity and sense of self when he ends up in the British care system.

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Malone, a penniless one-time boxer and all-round nice guy. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey, but will he be able to resist seductive songstress Tallulah and stay out of trouble long enough to help Fat Sam to defend his business...?

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Play by Alan Parker, Words and Music by Paul Williams

Directed by Sean Holmes

The UK’s first ever professional touring production Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Rival gangster bosses Fat Sam and Dandy Dan are at loggerheads. The custard pies are flying and Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the new-fangled “splurge” gun. Now, Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in Enterreal trouble!Bugsy

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Theatre Royal Bath, Birmingham Rep and Kenny Wax present the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre production ‘A blast. Triumphant razzmatazz perfection’ Daily Telegraph ‘A whomping big crowd-pleasing hit’ WhatsOnStage ‘The audience went wild with delight’ Guardian Sponsored by

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Alan Parker’s world-famous movie, which launched the careers of Jodie Foster and Scott Baio, becomes a spectacular theatrical experience in this revival of the universally acclaimed Lyric Hammersmith Theatre production. Packed with instantly recognisable songs from Oscar winner Paul Williams including My Name is Tallulah, You Give A Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, Bugsy Malone is a joyously uplifting masterclass of musical comedy! Ages 6+

PERFORMANCE TIMES Wed – Sat eves 7pm Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun mats 2pm TICKETS Wed – Thu performances £10 £18 £27 £31 £35 Fri – Sun performances £10 £19 £29 £35 £39

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‘Hilarity, romance, madness and utter theatrical joy. The whole house rose to its feet and cheered and cheered’

★★★★★ ‘Deserves

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By Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation, where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.

David Pugh

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Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS

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FRIENDS CONCESSIONS& £2 off top three prices Tue – Thu performances See p48 for £5 tickets GROUPS 8+ 10% off top three prices Tue – Thu performances SCHOOLS 10+ £8.50 see p54 Tue – Thu performances presents the Award-winning comedy the standing ovations it’s getting nightly’ Daily Telegraph

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‘Completely faithful to the book, it’s also a raucously irreverent romp’ Daily Mail

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HALF MOON PRESENTS AGLISTENDANIELNADDAFY PRODUCTION JINA AND THE STEM SISTERS

This ‘witty and enlightening’ (Musical Theatre Review) musical created and performed by HMDT Music’s all-female team, will entertain and inspire children and adults alike! Join lost budding scientist Jina on her adventure home, empowered by some of history’s super-STEM women including digital-coder Ada Lovelace, glamorous inventor Hedy Lamarr, ‘radiating’ Marie Curie and pioneering astronaut Mae Jemison.

Thu 24 Nov, Fri1pm25 TICKETS1pm,10.30am,Nov,4.45pm £8.50 AGES 7+ Fri 2 12.30pm,10.30am,Dec, 2.30pm Sat 3 & Sun 4 Dec, 11am, 1pm, 3pm TICKETS Adult & child combined ticket £20. Additional adult tickets £5 AGES 0 – 18 months Unwind in our free family friendly spaces, go on unforgettable adventures with our shows or get creative at exciting events. From bubble magic to sensory soundscapes, we’re excited to welcome you and your family to Chichester this year. We are a proud member of the Family Arts Standards, the Age Standards and we are also a Dementia Friendly Theatre – making us a great place to visit with the whole family.

Glisten is an interactive performance for babies aged 0 – 18 months and their grown ups. The audience are taken on a sparkling and shimmering immersive journey exploring the world of reflective materials wrapped up in an ambient soundscape of laid-back music. Watch as the empty space of the theatre fills with colour, sounds and surprises, creating a sensory landscape ready to explore after the performance is over.

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Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes. An interactive and unique blend of magic, storytelling, and bubble art with bouncy bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, and even fire bubbles! Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an award-winning bubble extravaganza!

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS LOST AND FOUND PRESENTS MISCHIEF AND MYSTERY IN MOOMIN VALLEY

THE BUBBLE SHOW

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of the entire audience claiming to be called Bob. highlight for children with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club’

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Be sure to pack your imagination and join us on an unforgettable journey to Moomin Valley where everyone is welcome, nature thrives and adventures are plentiful. Magical puppetry, an ingenious pop-up book set, original music and interactive play will delight young audiences and encourage them to immerse themselves in a unique participatory story-telling. Expect snow, surprises and plenty of Moomin mischief. simple and full of wonder’ Deadline News, Edinburgh

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Written and performed by Paulus of BBC’s All Together Now, Looking For Me Friend celebrates the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure Victoria Wood. Directed by multi-award winning Sarah-Louise Young (An Evening Without Kate Bush) with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano, Looking For Me Friend is a nostalgic tribute filled with love, laughter and fabulous memories for Victoria Wood fans.

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Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for almost five decades. She will be performing a selection of poems and stories, old and new, from her many books, including Pam Ayres on Animals, which was the UK’s bestselling poetry book of 2021. Recent TV appearances include two series of The Cotswolds for Channel 5 and Would I Lie To You? In summer 2022 at the age of 75, Pam appeared at the legendary Glastonbury Festival.

Twelve-time RHS Chelsea Flower Show medal winner Mig Kimpton returns with his brand new show, combining 30 years of experience in the world of theatre and his extensive expertise working with flowers to present an evening of colourful stories and even more colourful arrangements. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn a few things about what life backstage is really like and you may even go home with one of Mig’s exquisite floral designs. You’ll certainly never see anything else quite like it! BEANSTALK Sun 15 Jan, TICKETS5pm £10 £15 £25 £30 £35 See p48 £5 ticketsfor Mon 28 Nov, TICKETS7.45pm£18 See p48 £5 ticketsfor

‘Furiously funny’ Guardian Thu 26 TICKETS7.45pmJan, £12 £18 See p48 £5 ticketsfor AGES 16+

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If Jen Brister has learned anything in the past 18 months, it’s that she’s no good in a crisis. (Unless you count getting into the foetal position in under 30 seconds.) Has the pandemic changed her for the better or is she the same old pessimistic naysayer she’s always been? I think we all know the answer to that. Let’s just hope she can make it funny.

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Due to popular demand, we are pleased to announce that European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake will return to Chichester for an additional date as part of his first UK tour. Join him on an epic and thrilling journey to the international space station, with breath-taking photographs and neverbefore-seen footage from his time in space.

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After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand-up mode. One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee.

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‘The world’s greatest living stand-up’ Times Sat 21 TICKETS7.30pmJan, £10 £29 See p48 £5 ticketsfor AGES 14+ Sat 4 TICKETS7.30pm2.30pmMar,& £10 £25 £30 £35

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In her 80th birthday year the BBC Concert Orchestra and top vocalists Katie Birtill, Louise Dearman and Graham Bickley salute Broadway and Hollywood icon Barbra Streisand. One of the best-selling artists of all time, with 145 million records sold worldwide, she has won countless awards, including two Oscars, ten Grammys, five Emmys and nine Golden Globes. This special tribute features rich new orchestral treatments of her best-loved songs and moments from an extraordinary 60-year career, such as the classic duet with Judy Garland. An unmissable night for Streisand Grammy-nominatedfans!

American pianist/ vocalist Judy Carmichael is one of the greatest interpreters of stride and swing piano in the world. She has played everywhere from Carnegie Hall to Arondale Castle where she appeared with Lesley Garrett and the London Philharmonic and is frequently featured on radio and TV internationally including Loose Ends, In Tune, Up All Night, Woman’s Hour and numerous other shows for the BBC. 14 p48 £5 ticketsfor 18 £10 £25 £36 p48 £5 ticketsfor

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APRESENTGALA CELEBRATION OF GILBERT & SULLIVAN Tue 17 TICKETS7.30pmJan, £10 £25 £36 See p48 £5 ticketsfor Thu 19 TICKETS7.30pm2.30pmJan,& £10 £15 £20 £25 £30 See p48 £5 ticketsfor Trailblazers of their time, Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire remains unparalleled. A 26-piece orchestra and acclaimed soloists perform favourites from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore and others, including some less familiar gems. A glorious celebration of all that’s best in Gilbert & Sullivan’s extraordinary operas! This gala concert performance will delight both Gilbert & Sullivan aficionados and newcomers alike. The perfect antidote for those mid-Winter blues.

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cft.org.uk39Singer,pianist and songwriter Joe Stilgoe presents his latest project, Theatre with the BBC Concert Orchestra, celebrating the greatest music of theatre. The show is the thing, and with this show Joe celebrates theatre – the building, the experience, the drama, the laughs, the tears. Featuring songs from Cabaret to Cats, and music by Sondheim, Frank Loesser and Joe Stilgoe himself, the orchestra is joined by players from the British jazz scene and guest singers from the world of theatre. A fixture on the UK jazz scene for many years, Joe has also written hugely successful musicals, toured theatres with his own shows and worked with many of the greats of the theatre world.

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A visual, dynamic and luminous contemporary flamenco dance show that leads us into the light and dark of our natural world through the beauty of the Blue Ghost Firefly. Rich, rhythmical and expressive flamenco meets live electronic music (Nick Rothwell, Cassiel) in a nostalgic celebration that reminds us of our interconnectedness and embraces our need for transformation; even the smallest creatures have an important part to Choreographedplay. by Luz & Mannion and produced by Dotdotdot Dance, this show is also a collaboration with insect conservation societies Xerces and Buglife UK MINERVATHEATRE

SONG AND DANCE Tipped as ‘One To Watch’ by Wonderland Magazine and Jazz FM, Georgia Cécile is at the helm of the new wave of UK jazz crossover artists. A gifted and engaging performer, Cécile has been championed by Gregory Porter and Jamie Cullum –she recently toured as the main support for Porter, opening four sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall. Inspired by the likes of Nancy Wilson, Duke Ellington and Stevie Wonder, the vocalist and songwriter performs numbers from her debut album ‘Only The Lover Sings’, which topped the UK Jazz and Blues charts and remained in the Top 20 for its first 16 weeks and counting.

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MINERVATHEATRE CHINEKE! ORCHESTRA BORN TO EXIST THE WOMAN I KNOW BY JOSEPH TOONGA ★★★★ Guardian Times Mon 20 Feb, TICKETS7.45pm £17 £20 FAMILY TICKET Half price for up to four Under 16s with every full price paying adult See p48 £5 ticketsfor Fri 24 TICKETS7.45pmFeb, £12 £18 GROUPS 8+ 10% off See p48 £5 ticketsfor

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Praised for the special electricity of its 2021 Proms performance, the Chineke! Orchestra – Europe’s first majorityBlack and ethnically diverse orchestra – has taken the world by storm with its exhilarating energy and infectious enthusiasm. Founded in 2015 by the double bass player Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE, Chineke! Orchestra will showcase works by Black and Indigenous musicians, from William Grant Still’s celebration of African-American experience to the blues energy of young US composer Valerie Coleman, alongside acclaimed pieces including Ravel and Ligeti.

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This Hip Hop Dance Theatre Production forms the third part of Joseph Toonga’s nationally acclaimed Hip Hop Dance trilogy that invites change, and a sense of overcoming the stigmas society holds towards ethnic minorities. With an intersectional focus to show untold, underrepresented and individual journeys, Joseph combines his research with his own experiences and the cast to manifest what it means to be a human and show it in all its ugliness, beauty, contradictions and complexity.

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CHILDREN’S CONCERT COMMUNITY FESTIVALTHEATRE Thu 9 & Fri 10 Feb, 7pm Sat 11 Feb, 2pm & 7pm TICKETS StudentsConcessions£18£15£10 Wed 18 TICKETS1.30pm10.45amJan,& £5 AGES 5 – 11

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The Theory of Relativity (2016) is a joyous, moving and unconventional look at our surprisingly interconnected lives, presented through a collection of songs, scenes and monologues. We are introduced to a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks, the liaisons and losses, the inevitability and the wonder of human connection. In Moby Dick! The Musical, we see the resourceful girls of St. Godley’s School come up with a plan to keep the school afloat by staging a fundraiser, featuring their headmistress in the coveted role of Captain Ahab. This cult hit is a giant, over-the-top retelling of the classic novel with a catchy, witty score that will keep audiences laughing.

Southern Pro Musica returns with this perfect introduction to live music played by a full professional orchestra. This hour long concert features musical classics such as a colourful Rossini Overture, Tchaikovsky ballet music and much more, including audience participation compered by the brilliant musical magician Neil Henry and conducted by Jonathan Willcocks

Students from the University of Chichester present a double-bill of The Theory of Relativity and Moby Dick! The Musical

Talented young musicians return to the Minerva Theatre for the Ovation Rock Show two evenings of live music featuring children and young people (ages 8 – 18) from local schools, Chichester Music Academy and Ovation Music Music is a Chichester-based charity providing music sessions and live performance opportunities to children and young people, encouraging creativity, teamwork and a positive outlook.

43 MINERVATHEATRE Join us to celebrate the most outstanding performers from the 2023 Chichester Festival for Music, Dance & Speech. Performers are chosen from across fifteen sections including dance, musical theatre, piano, strings, voice and many more. Special prizes will be awarded to exceptional performers from each section, presented by committee members and patrons. CHICHESTER FESTIVAL FOR MUSIC, DANCE & SPEECH MINERVATHEATRE

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Chichester Marks Holocaust Memorial Day with David Nott in conversation with Kate Mosse For nearly 30 years David, a surgeon with the NHS, has volunteered in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones, from Afghanistan to Libya, Syria to Ukraine. Driven both by compassion and passion, the desire to help others and the thrill of extreme personal danger, he is widely acknowledged to be the most experienced trauma surgeon in the world.

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We bring together people from all walks of life for inspiring live experiences, on and off stage. Whatever we do, creativity and community go hand in hand, connecting inventive artists with imaginative audiences, and we do it all with the belief that theatre is for everyone. Join us for any of our exciting off-stage events this winter because whoever you are, you’re welcome at CFT. We’ve made it easy to find events specifically for young people; simply look for our family friendly and schools friendly symbols.

In partnership with the Unicorn Theatre Available online from Mon 12 Sep We’re excited to present three of the most loved and enduring Greek myths for free in partnership with Unicorn Theatre Online for ages 7 – 11 (school years 3 – 7). This series of new short plays by some of the UK’s most exciting writers have been creatively filmed and edited to bring theatre to life online for children. The perfect accompaniment to KS2 and KS3 lessons on Ancient Greece, each play is supported with additional video content exploring the stories from the perspective of the ‘Chorus’ and a free teacher pack offering curriculum-linked class activities. FREE

OFFSTAGE PRE-SHOW TALKS FREE, but booking is essential Woman in Mind with Anna Mackmin, 27 Sep, 5.45pm Local Hero with Daniel Evans, 14 Oct, 6pm The Famous Five with Tamara Harvey, 24 Oct, 5.15pm The Lavender Hill Mob with Jeremy Sams, 11 Jan, 5.45pm POST-SHOW TALKS FREE, stay in your seat after the performance Woman in Mind, 6 Oct The Famous Five, 3 Nov Local Hero, 10 Nov Girl From The North Country, 25 Jan GREEK MYTHS UNPLUGGED

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Mon 24 – Wed 26 Oct 11am Adults with young children Festival Theatre Foyer 4pm Ages 10 – 14

HALF TERM HANGOUTS

Building on the success of our Summer Hangouts, refugees and asylum seekers are invited to join our daily sessions during half term. Hangouts offers a space for people to come together, meet new friends and be creative. Each session is 90 minutes and snacks will be provided. FREE

Mon 24 Oct & Mon 13 Feb, 10am, 11am, 12noon Festival Theatre Foyer Enjoy fun-filled craft sessions at CFT this October and February half term. Creation Station Petersfield’s award-winning classes have been designed to nurture and inspire a child’s creative skills and spark curiosity. Ages 3 – 11. £7 per child; parents must stay with their children. Book directly with Creation Station at thecreationstation.co.uk or by phone on 07570 346131

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THE FAMOUS FIVE TREASURE HUNT Sat 29 Oct, 10am – 4pm

Join in the fun of a family treasure hunt. Weave your way through the streets of Chichester with riddles, codes and other clues to solve the mystery, inspired by The Famous Five. FREE for all the family –just drop in! SCHOOLS THEATRE DAY

The Famous Five Wed 2 Nov, 10.30am Festival StudentsTheatrecanlearn about the story, staging and characters in a semi-practical 90-minute workshop before seeing the show. Tickets £13.50 (includes show ticket)

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We are thrilled to be hosting a national conference with members of our Youth Advisory Board and students from the University of Chichester. Focusing on three key topics – mental health and wellbeing, queer inclusion and anti-racism – this conference will provide a space to bring together young people changing and challenging the cultural landscape. We’re welcoming young people, teachers, stakeholders, facilitators who work with the next generation, and anyone looking to be inspired by tomorrow’s leaders, today. Visit cft.org.uk/youthconference to find out more about the structure of the day and the featured organisations who will be taking part. Ages 14+. Tickets £10 (includes a light lunch)

FIZZ & FEMINISM with SIX

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The musical SIX has been turning history on its head and giving us a feminist perspective of the Tudor queens, who have often been reduced to “just one word in a stupid rhyme”. Join us for a special event where the cast will be opening up a discussion on how we can rewrite the narrative of women’s role in society. Everyone is welcome to speak, listen and learn from each other. FREE, but booking is essential. Find out more about the series at cft.org.uk/fizzandfeminism

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Come to our pop-up Play Café and Family Fun sessions before our shows for little ones in the Minerva Theatre. Enjoy crafts, colouring-in and a reading zone. Ages 0 – 5. FREE YOUTH

Alongside Jina and the STEM Sisters, students can participate in interactive workshops to further explore pioneering female scientists. Choose from two workshops, either exploring the world of palaeontologist Mary Anning or discovering x-raying materials with three British crystallographers. Each session includes practical activities, object handling and demonstrations, sparking curiosity, discovery and teamwork. Includes online resource package. Suitable for KS2 (Mary Anning Yrs 4 – 6, X-raying materials Yrs 5 – 6). £5 per pupil

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Thu 24 Nov, 2pm and Fri 25 Nov, 11.30am & 2pm

Sat 26 Nov, 10am – 5pm

DANCE WORKSHOP

Fri 3 Feb, 12pm, 2pm

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Our two day festival celebrating the creativity and talent of learning disabled and neurodivergent people is back, in-person for the first time since 2019. Join us for a programme of captivating performances in the Minerva by local companies including Theatre Inc. and CFT’s own Friday Company, and take part in a range of engaging and inspiring workshops open to all. Line up and workshop programme to be announced at cft.org.uk/festivALL nearer the time. Tickets £8 NT CONNECTIONS 2023

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We’re delighted to once again be hosting the NT Connections Festival – a unique opportunity to watch new plays written by some of theatre’s most exciting playwrights and performed by schools and youth theatre groups from across the South East. Full details to be announced. cft.org.uk/NTConnections

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FESTIVALL Fri 24 & Sat 25 Mar, 7pm Minerva Theatre

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Join Noemí, Magdalena and Nick from Dotdotdot Dance on a magical journey into the forest to discover the world of fireflies in this beautiful flamenco dance and theatre experience. We’ll be connecting with our eyes, ears and bodies through light play, rhythm, music and movement in this multi-sensory and participatory experience. Ages 10+. £5 per pupil

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Inspired by some of the most enchanting insects, join Jade Hall for a dance workshop combining movement with light and sound. Ages 10 – 14. Tickets £5

48 Aged 16-30? Love theatre? Join Prologue, our FREE membership scheme and unlock everything that CFT has to offer young people: • £5 tickets to shows • Exclusive events to get you closer to the action • Chichester Festival Youth Theatre (ages up to 25) • Career development • Networking opportunities • Work experience • Volunteering • A community of new friends and theatre lovers Visit cft.org.uk/prologue for more information. 48

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CHRISTMAS BANDAOKE 9 December, 10pm Watched the Concerts and think you could do better? handing the stage over to for karaoke with a difference – this is your chance to charm with favourite Christmas accompanied by live band Playback

CFT Lates is our late-night event series in the Minerva Bar & Grill. It’s silly, it’s fun and it’s a little bit different. Tickets are £5 for Prologue members and £10 general admission. Ages 16+ MUSICALS BINGO 30 September, 10pm THE LOL WORD 28 October, 10pm Tayris Mongardi, the Brightonian Beauty is black in stock! Queen of Afropunk Camp, winner of the 2021 Big Drag Pageant, and the self titled P.O.C. – Powerhouse of Colour – she joins CFT favourite Cilly Black for a night of show tunes, shade and shenanigans. CABARET & COCKTAILS 25 November, 10pm An evening of live music from students at the University of Chichester, including musical theatre, contemporary and jazz singers. Join a stellar line up of the best queer women and non-binary comedians for a hilarious evening of live comedy, including Shelf, Chloe Petts, Jodie Mitchell and Chloe Green.

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50 Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the country’s most loved and lively theatres, renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions as well as its Learning, Education and Participation work with local Corporatecommunities.Support offers a perfect way to align your business with excellence and to raise awareness of your organisation to CFT’s 360,000 visitors each year. Our corporate packages offer: • Programme advertising • Corporate hospitality and client entertaining • Complimentary tickets • Invitations to exclusive events • Employee engagement benefits • CSR opportunities GET IN TOUCH If you are interested in a partnership with us, we’d love to hear from you. Call 01243 812874 Email development.team@cft.org.uk MAKE SOME NOISE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS AT CFT cft.org.uk/supportus50

Over the past 60 years, from the very first subscribers of the Chichester Festival Theatre Society right up to today, our Friends have been an integral part of our theatrical family. JOIN NOW for just £40 to become part of a thriving regional theatre as we enter our seventh sensational decade. Friends receive: • Priority booking • Regular e-newsletters • Ticket discounts • Free ticket exchange (see p54) • Friends Fridays and other exclusive events FRIENDS OF CFT cft.org.uk/friends

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In the Café on the Park you can find barista coffee, light lunches and home-made cakes, a quiet corner to plug in and work with free Wi-Fi and spaces to have fun with the family with beanbags, books in the nooks, fancy dress and colouring-in. Drink in the 1960s architecture, sprinkled with Kentia palms and funky locally sourced furniture, or warm up after a walk in Oaklands Park. Open from 10am Monday to Friday and from 9am on Saturdays for the Park Run – we can’t wait to welcome you.

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Our restaurant, The Brasserie offers a seasonal menu of delicious dishes in the closest eatery to the Theatres. An elegant two and three-course menu with a focus on fresh, locally sourced produce, sits alongside an extensive selection of fine wines. Christmas parties and groups welcome. The Minerva Bar & Grill has a brilliant range of local gin and spirits as well as beers and wine. For more information and opening times visit cft.org.uk/dining

Coach drop-off point outside the Festival Theatre and a coach park in Via Ravenna. For local bus services visit stagecoachbus.com Bike park with space for 26 bicycles just off the Theatre’s access road, off Broyle Road chichester.gov.uk/cycling Northgate pay and display car park is next to the Theatre (parking is free after 8pm). Matinee days are particularly busy so allow plenty of time. chichester.gov.uk/parking

Large-print and audio versions of this brochure are available on request from access@cft.org.uk For more information, call 01243 781312 or visit cft.org.uk/access

We want to offer all of our audience members the best possible theatre experience, so ensuring that everyone’s needs are met is one of our top priorities. We have a range of access facilities available across both the Festival and Minerva Theatres to assist you on your visit.

GETTING HERE For detailed maps and more information visit cft.org.uk/gettinghere Chichester has direct rail links to London Victoria, Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton. Trains to London Waterloo connect at nearby Havant. nationalrail.co.uk

Please note: On Tue 18 Oct the car park will close at 6pm in preparation for Sloe Fair and will remain closed until midday on Fri 21 Oct. Blue badge holders can park anywhere in Northgate Car Park free of charge. There are 9 non-reservable spaces close to the Theatre entrance. The drop off area in front of the Festival Theatre is accessed from the Broyle Road entrance.

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Access List Membership is available to anyone with specific access requirements. Scan the QR code to register for membership, find out more about all of our access facilities and book for access performances including our (seeRelaxed Performancesp54formoredetails) cft.org.uk/access

Half price for up to four Under 16s with every full price paying adult. See show pages for details.

Monday to Saturday 10am – 8pm (6pm when no performance), and on Sundays from two hours before the performance. The Minerva Theatre Box Office opens one hour before each Minerva performance.

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The Wind in the Willows 28 Dec, 2pm These performances welcome any audience member who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. Tickets £16. Box Office 01243 781312 or cft.org.uk/relaxedperformanceaccess@cft.org.ukPOLISH-INTERPRETEDPERFORMANCES

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Friends priority booking opens Saturday 10 September (online and by booking form only) and Tuesday 13 September (by phone and in person) Groups & Schools booking opens Thursday 15 September General booking opens Saturday 17 September (online only) and Tuesday 20 September (by phone and in person)

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Concessions are available on most week-long shows for Full-time Students, Over 60s, Jobseeker Allowance and Universal Credit Claimants. See individual show pages for details.

Tickets are non-refundable but you can change the date for the same production if you return your tickets to the Box Office at least 48 hours before the original performance, subject to availability. There is a £1.50 exchange fee per ticket (free for Friends).

The Wind in the Willows 20 Dec, 2pm Polish-speaking families can watch these shows whilst listening to live Polish language audio interpretation on individual headsets. cft.org.uk/polishinterpreted

PAYMENT Cards: MasterCard, and Visa. Where possible, please use contactless card payments.

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Patrons Circles and Festival Players (1000+) priority booking opens Thursday 8 September (online and by phone) Festival Players (250+ & 500+) priority booking opens Friday 9 September (online and by phone)

SCHOOLS & STUDENT GROUPS 10+ See show pages for details, where applicable. £8.50 per ticket plus free teacher ticket with every nine paid.

FRIENDS Single show discounts are available on many shows in the Winter season. See show pages for details. Friends receive up to four discounted tickets per production. GROUPS 8+ See show pages for full details. groups@cft.org.uk or 01243 812909

We want your visit to be as enjoyable as possible. If you have any specific access requirements, please join the Access List so that we can tailor your booking to meet your needs. You may be entitled to a discount on tickets, subject to certain conditions. For more information visit cft.org.uk/access, call 01243 781312 or email access@cft.org.uk

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55 Wheelchair spaces STAGESTAGE Woman in Mind From £10 The Famous Five From £10 BBC Concert Orchestra £10 £25 £25 £36 £36 Tim Peake £10 £25 £30 £35 £39 SIX £10 £18 £28 £37 £40 Mrs Warren’s Profession / The Lavender Hill Mob / The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel / Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) Tue – Thu performances £10 £19 £27 £35 £40 Fri – Sat performances £10 £19 £30 £39 £42 Christmas Concerts £10 £16 £21 £26 £31 The Wind in the Willows Evenings / Matinees £10 £16 £21 £26 £31 Relaxed performance £10 £16 £16 £16 £16 Pam Ayres £10 £15 £25 £30 £35 Children’s Concert £5 £5 £5 £5 £5 Tarantara G&S Gala Concert £10 £15 £20 £25 £30 Stewart Lee £10 £29 £29 £29 £29 Girl From The North Country Tue – Thu performances £10 £16 £29 £40 £46 Fri – Sat performances £10 £18 £31 £42 £48 Mother Goose Tue – Thu performances £10 £19 £29 £37 £42 Fri – Sat performances £10 £19 £33 £42 £45 Bugsy Malone Wed – Thu performances £10 £18 £27 £31 £35 Fri – Sun performances £10 £19 £29 £35 £39 Local Hero From £21 Jina and the STEM Sisters £8.50 £8.50 Mig and the Beanstalk £18 £18 Glisten / How Not To Drown £20 £20 Dear Santa £16 £16 Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley / The Bubble Show / Comedy Club 4 Kids £12 £12 Judy Carmichael £25 £25 Looking for Me Friend £23 £23 Jen Brister £12 £18 David Nott In Conversation £25 £25 University of Chichester Double Bill £18 £18 Georgia Cécile / Dotdotdot Dance / Chineke! Orchestra £17 £20 Ovation Rock Show £15 £15 Born To Exist £12 £18 Chichester Festival for Music, Dance & Speech £10 £10 Please note Only one reduction applies per ticket, and all discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Box Office. Chichester Festival Theatre reserves the right to make any alteration to the advertised programme which may be rendered necessary by unavoidable cause. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed access to the auditoria until a convenient break in the performance. Children under 16 must be accompanied by, and seated with, an adult. Children under the age of four, including babes in arms, will not be admitted to the auditorium unless a production is advertised as a family show suitable for young children of that age. Tickets cannot be refunded once purchased. For full terms and conditions of sale, visit cft.org.uk/terms FESTIVAL THEATRE MINERVA THEATRE Visit cft.org.uk/prologue for more information. TICKETcft.org.ukPRICES

The Famous Five P 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Pre-Show: The Famous Five, 5.15pm, FT Tue 25 The Famous Five P 2.00pm Half Term Hangouts, 11am, FF & 4pm, PB The Famous Five PN 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Wed 26 Local Hero 2.45pm Half Term Hangouts, 11am, FF & 4pm, PB The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Thu 27 The Famous Five 2.00pm The Famous Five C 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Fri 28 The Famous Five RP 2.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm CFT Lates: The LOL Word, 10pm, MB Sat 29 The Famous Five 2.00pm Local Hero 2.45pm The Famous Five Treasure Hunt, 10am – 4pm, PB & CHI The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Sun 30 Mon The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm NOV Tue The Famous Five 10.30am Local Hero 7.45pm Wed 2 The Famous Five 2.00pm The Famous Five Schools Theatre Day, 10.30am, FT The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Thu 3 Local Hero C 2.45pm The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero C 7.45pm Post-Show: The Famous Five , FT Fri 4 The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Sat 5 The Famous Five 2.00pm Local Hero 2.45pm The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Sun 6 Mon 7 The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Tue 8 The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pmDIARY56

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SEP Fri 23 Woman in Mind P 7.30pm The Narcissist AD 7.45pm Sat 24 The Narcissist AD 2.45pm Woman in Mind P 7.30pm The Narcissist LP 7.45pm Sun 25 Mon 26 Woman in Mind P 7.30pm Tue 27 Woman in Mind P 7.30pm Pre-Show: Woman in Mind, 5.45pm, FT Wed 28 Woman in Mind PN 7.00pm Thu 29 Woman in Mind 7.30pm Fri 30 Woman in Mind 7.30pm CFT Lates: Musicals Bingo, 10pm, MB OCT Sat 1 Woman in Mind 2.30pm Woman in Mind 7.30pm Sun 2 Mon 3 Woman in Mind 7.30pm Tue 4 Woman in Mind 7.30pm Wed 5 Woman in Mind 2.30pm Woman in Mind 7.30pm Thu 6 Woman in Mind C 7.30pm Post-Show: Woman in Mind, FT Fri 7 Woman in Mind 7.30pm Sat 8 Woman in Mind 2.30pm Woman in Mind 7.30pm Local Hero P 7.45pm Sun 9 Mon 10 Woman in Mind 7.30pm Local Hero P 7.45pm Tue 11 Woman in Mind 7.30pm Local Hero P 7.45pm Wed 12 Woman in Mind 7.30pm Local Hero P 7.45pm Thu 13 Woman in Mind 2.30pm Woman in Mind 7.30pm Local Hero 7.45pm Fri 14 Woman in Mind AD 7.30pm Local Hero 7.45pm Pre-Show: Local Hero, 6pm, MT Sat 15 Woman in Mind AD 2.30pm Local Hero 2.45pm Backstage Tour, 10.30am, FT Woman in Mind LP 7.30pm Local Hero 7.45pm Sun 16 Mon 17 Local Hero PN 7.00pm Tue 18 Local Hero 2.45pm SLOE FAIR – CAR PARK CLOSED 6PM Wed 19 SLOE FAIR – CAR PARK CLOSED Thu 20 SLOE FAIR – CAR PARK CLOSED Fri 21 Local Hero 2.45pm SLOE FAIR – CAR PARK REOPENS 12NOON The Famous Five P 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Sat 22 Local Hero 2.45pm The Famous Five P 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Sun 23 Mon 24 Creation Station, 10am, 11am, 12noon, FF Half Term Hangouts, 11am, FF & 4pm, PB

Mrs Warren’s Profession AD 2.30pm Glisten 1.00pm Mrs Warren’s Profession 7.30pm Glisten 3.00pm Sun 4 Glisten 11.00am Play Café, 10am – 3pm, MB Glisten 1.00pm Glisten 3.00pm Mon 5 Christmas Concerts 7.30pm Tue 6 Christmas Concerts 7.30pm Wed 7 Christmas Concerts 7.30pm Thu 8 Christmas Concerts 7.30pm Fri 9 Christmas Concerts 7.30pm CFT Lates: Christmas Bandaoke, 10pm, MB Sat 10 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café and Crafts, 9.30am – 4pm, MB Dear Santa 1.30pm Backstage Tour, 10.30am, FT Christmas Concerts 7.30pm Dear Santa 4.00pm Sun 11 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café and Crafts, 9.30am – 4pm, MB Dear Santa 1.30pm Dear Santa 4.00pm Mon 12 Tue 13 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café, 9.30am – 1.30pm, MB Dear Santa 1.30pm Wed 14 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café, 9.30am – 1.30pm, MB Dear Santa 1.30pm Thu 15 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café, 9.30am – 1.30pm, MB Dear Santa 1.30pm cft.org.uk

Wed 9 Local Hero 2.45pm The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Thu 10 The Famous Five 2.00pm The Famous Five 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Post-Show: Local Hero, MT Fri 11 The Famous Five AD 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Sat 12 The Famous Five AD 2.00pm Local Hero 2.45pm Backstage Tour, 10.30am, FT The Famous Five LP 7.00pm Local Hero 7.45pm Sun 13 Mon 14 Local Hero 7.45pm Tue 15 Local Hero 7.45pm Wed 16 Local Hero 7.45pm Thu 17 Local Hero 2.45pm Local Hero 7.45pm Fri 18 BBC CO: StreisandBarbraCelebration 7.30pm Local Hero AD 7.45pm Sat 19 Tim Peake 2.30pm Local Hero AD 2.45pm Tim Peake 7.30pm Local Hero LP 7.45pm Sun 20 Mon 21 Tue 22 SIX 8.00pm Wed 23 SIX 8.00pm Thu 24 Play Café, 11.30am – 1pm, MB Jina and the STEM Sisters 1.00pm STEM Sisters Schools Workshop, 2pm SIX 8.00pm Fizz & Feminism with SIX, 5pm, MT Fri 25 Jina and the STEM Sisters 10.30am Play Café, 9.30am – 4.45pm, MB SIX 6.00pm Jina and the STEM Sisters 1.00pm STEM Sisters Schools Workshop, 11.30am & 2pm SIX 8.30pm Jina and the STEM Sisters 4.45pm CFT Lates: Cabaret & Cocktails, 10pm, MB Sat 26 SIX 6.00pm Youth Conference, 10am – 5pm, MT SIX 8.30pm Sun 27 SIX AD 2.00pm Mon 28 Mig and the Beanstalk 7.45pm Tue 29 Mrs Warren’s Profession 7.30pm Wed 30 Mrs Warren’s Profession 2.30pm Mrs Warren’s Profession 7.30pm DEC Thu 1 Mrs Warren’s Profession 2.30pm Mrs Warren’s Profession C 7.30pm Fri 2 Glisten 10.30am Play Café, 9.30am – 2.30pm, MB Glisten 12.30pm Mrs Warren’s Profession AD 7.30pm Glisten 2.30pm Sat 3 Glisten 11.00am Play Café, 10am – 3pm, MB

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The Wind in the Willows PN 7.00pm Dear Santa 4.00pm Wed 21 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café and Crafts, 9.30am – 4pm, MB Dear Santa 1.30pm

The Wind in the Willows 2.00pm Dear Santa 1.30pm The Wind in the Willows 7.00pm Dear Santa 4.00pm Sat 24 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café, 9.30am – 1.30pm, MB

The Wind in the Willows 7.00pm Thu 29 The Wind in the Willows 2.00pm Fri 30 The Wind in the Willows AD 2.00pm The Wind in the Willows C 7.00pm Sat 31 The Wind in the Willows LP 2.00pm

The Wind in the Willows 2.00pm Dear Santa 1.30pm Dear Santa 4.00pm Sun 18 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café and Crafts, 9.30am – 4pm, MB Dear Santa 1.30pm Dear Santa 4.00pm Mon 19 The Wind in the Willows 2.00pm Tue 20 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café and Crafts, 9.30am – 4pm, MB

The Wind in the Willows 7.00pm Dear Santa 4.00pm Thu 22 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café and Crafts, 9.30am – 4pm, MB

The Wind in the Willows 7.00pm Dear Santa 4.00pm

The Wind in the Willows 2.00pm Dear Santa 1.30pm

Fri 23 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café and Crafts, 9.30am – 4pm, MB

Fri 16 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café, 9.30am – 1.30pm, MB Dear Santa 1.30pm

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The Wind in the Willows 2.00pm Dear Santa 1.30pm Sun 25 BH Mon 26 The Wind in the Willows 4.00pm BH Tue 27 The Wind in the Willows 2.00pm The Wind in the Willows 7.00pm Wed 28 The Wind in the Willows BSL RP 2.00pm

The Wind in the Willows 2.00pm Dear Santa 1.30pm

JAN Sun 1 BH Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Moomin Valley 11.00am Play Café and Crafts, 10am – 2pm, MB Moomin Valley 2.00pm Sun 8 Mon 9 Tue 10 The Lavender Hill Mob 7.30pm Wed 11 The Lavender Hill Mob 2.30pm The Lavender Hill Mob 7.30pm Pre-Show: The Lavender Hill Mob, 5.45pm, FT Thu 12 The Lavender Hill Mob 2.30pm The Lavender Hill Mob 7.30pm Fri 13 The Lavender Hill Mob AD 7.30pm Sat 14 The Lavender Hill Mob AD C 2.30pm The Lavender Hill Mob 7.30pm Judy Carmichael 7.45pm Sun 15 Pam Ayres 5.00pm Mon 16 Tue 17 BBC CO with Joe Stilgoe 7.30pm Wed 18 Children’s Concert 10.45am Children’s Concert 1.30pm Thu 19 Gilbert & Sullivan Gala 2.30pm Gilbert & Sullivan Gala 7.30pm Fri 20 Looking For Me Friend 7.45pm Sat 21 The Bubble Show 11.30am Play Café and Crafts, 10.30am – 2pm, MB Stewart Lee 7.30pm The Bubble Show 2.00pm Backstage Tour, 10.30am, FT Sun 22 Mon 23

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Sat 17 Dear Santa 10.30am Play Café and Crafts, 9.30am – 4pm, MB

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Tue 24 Girl From The North Country 7.30pm Wed 25 Girl From The North Country 2.30pm Girl From The North Country 7.30pm Post-Show: Girl From The North Country, FT Thu 26 Girl From The North Country 2.30pm Girl From The North Country 7.30pm Jen Brister 7.45pm Fri 27 Girl From The North Country AD 7.30pm David Nott In Conversation 7.45pm Sat 28 Girl From The North Country AD 2.30pm Girl From The North Country 7.30pm Georgia Cécile 7.45pm Sun 29 Mon 30 Tue 31 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 7.30pm FEB Wed 1 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2.30pm The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel C 7.30pm Thu 2 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2.30pm The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 7.30pm Fri 3 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel AD 7.30pm Sensory Experience, 12pm & 2pm, PB Sat 4 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel AD 2.30pm Lightning Bugs Dance Workshop, 11am, PB

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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 7.30pm Dotdotdot Dance 7.45pm Sun 5 Mon 6 Tue 7 Mother Goose 7.30pm Wed 8 Mother Goose 2.30pm Mother Goose BSL 7.30pm Thu 9 Mother Goose 2.30pm Mother Goose 7.30pm UoC Double Bill 7.00pm Fri 10 Mother Goose AD 5.00pm UoC Double Bill 7.00pm Sat 11 Mother Goose AD 1.30pm UoC Double Bill 2.00pm Mother Goose 6.30pm UoC Double Bill 7.00pm Sun 12 Mon 13 Creation Station, 10am, 11am, 12noon, FF Tue 14 How Not To Drown 7.45pm Wed 15 Bugsy Malone 2.00pm Bugsy Malone 7.00pm How Not To Drown 7.45pm Thu 16 How Not To Drown 2.45pm Bugsy Malone 7.00pm How Not To Drown 7.45pm Fri 17 Bugsy Malone 2.00pm Bugsy Malone 7.00pm How Not To Drown 7.45pm Sat 18 Bugsy Malone 2.00pm How Not To Drown AD 2.45pm Backstage Tour, 10.30am, FT Bugsy Malone 7.00pm How Not To Drown 7.45pm Sun 19 Bugsy Malone AD 2.00pm Mon 20 Chineke! Orchestra 7.45pm Tue 21 Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) 7.30pm Wed 22 Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) 2.30pm Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) 7.30pm Thu 23 Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) 2.30pm Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) 7.30pm Fri 24 Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) AD 7.30pm Born To Exist 7.45pm Sat 25 Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) AD 2.30pm Comedy Club 4 Kids 1.00pm Play Café and Crafts, 12noon – 3pm, MB Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) 7.30pm Sun 26 Mon 27 Tue 28 MAR Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 Ovation Rock Show 7.00pm Sat 4 Tim Peake 2.30pm Tim Peake 7.30pm Ovation Rock Show 7.00pm cft.org.uk BSL Interpreted Performance C Captioned performance AD Audio described performance P Preview PN Press Night RP Relaxed Performance LP BH Bank Holiday T Festival Theatre MT Minerva Theatre PB Steven Pimlott Building FF Festival Theatre Foyer MB Minerva Bar & Grill CHI Chichester City Centre P4 Taylor Rettke, P6 Seamus Ryan, P44, 45, 46 & 47 Tim Hills, P48 Our Generation Johan Persson, P50 Crazy for You Johan Persson and other photography Richard Gibbons, P51 Murder on the Orient Express Johan Persson, P52 Tim Hills, P53 Pete Jones and Richard Gibbons Bob King Creative bobkingcreative.com

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