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Chichester Festival Theatre
4.5
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Situated in the cathedral city of West Sussex between the South Downs and the sea, Chichester Festival Theatre is internationally renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions. in 2022 it celebrates its 60th Anniversary with no less than six world premiere productions, three musicals and a host of enticing dramas; not to mention a jam-packed roster of community and digital events celebrating 60 years of CFT. Its bold thrust stage design makes it one of England’s most striking playhouses. With its light and spacious foyers and welcoming café, bars and restaurants, all with lovely views over Oaklands Park, Chichester is one of the country’s most loved and lively theatres. Come and visit.
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JanBarnes2014
Chichester, UK147 contributions
Crazy for You
Crazy for You. If you have not been you are missing a feel good evening!
Excellent vocals. A very talented cast. Loved all the songs. You cannot help but smile.
For as little as £10 - a must do.
Stage props expertly dealt with.
Thank you so much for the evening.
Looking to come again.
Jan B
Written 3 August 2022
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BobSussexEngland
Kirdford, UK130 contributions
MUST SEE
Minerva Restaurant has improved out of all recognition.A very interesting menu (I love Gazpacho!),delightful setting and lovely service staff.
After that the performance of 'Crazy for you' was a delight and in the MUST SEE status.Choreography was amazing,eat your heart out Bob Fosse!
Written 18 July 2022
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Beef36
Chichester, UK2,370 contributions
Lovely Evening at the Minerva Theatre
We went to see The Unfriend at the Minerva Theatre which is a lovely building with the the Brasserie on the ground floor and the Minerva Bar & Grill upstairs, as is the entrance to the Theatre which has a lovely intimate stage where we had seats on the front row and felt like we were in the play.

We found the staff to be very welcoming and helpful and the cast were brilliant and got their timing right bang on which had the audience in stiches.

The Northgate carpark is right next to the Theatre, but be aware you do need to pay up until 8pm.
Written 2 July 2022
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donnyMiltonKeynes
milton keynes612 contributions
Intimate Minerva theatre
We went to see The Unfriend at the Minerva. The theatre is small and intimate, the theatre is well laid out and well run.
A brilliant night out and definitely worth a visit.
There seems to be a good programme of events.
Written 27 June 2022
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sa1gon
London, UK910 contributions
Excellent Customer Service
We booked for the first time a wheelchair space at the theatre.

The seats were excellent, with a great view and the staff were very good. There is an attendant operating the lift, which is great customer service.

Five stars for this venue.
Written 4 June 2022
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LaNyonsaise
West Midlands, UK813 contributions
Festival Theatre
Couples
During a short break in Chichester we were lucky to coincide with a run of The Taxidermist’s Daughter which is set in the local area and makes reference to some of the places we had discovered. The production was technically very sophisticated, especially the storm special effects. This is a modern, purpose built theatre with a thrust stage similar to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford and actors join and leave the performance in close proximity to the audience. The view from the mid priced seats was very good, entrance and exit from the auditorium was quick and well supported by the marshals.
Written 30 April 2022
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SarahHawkes
Crawley, UK65 contributions
Lovely theatre, programmes never disapoint!
Enjoyed another visit to this lovely theatre to watch The Taxidermist's Daughter. This theatre has it all.....easy car parking, good views from all areas of seating, always excellent productions, good cafe or restaurant if you prefer a delicious meal.
Written 26 April 2022
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TP708
Portsmouth, UK9 contributions
A sub-standard meal
We ate at The Brasserie. The Two course £50+ meal for two was quite substandard. A plate of tomato sauce with a lump of white fish on top. We had to order potatoes to pad it out a bit. The pudding was quite hopeful so I ordered the coconut cream with poached rhubarb. When it arrived it wasn't the nice moussey kind of thing I was imagining it was a solid lump that was something like coconut ice except that it was solid rather than being gently sweet coconut. There was a tiny amount of rhubarb and the few mouthfuls I ate with the rhubarb were passable. Once the rhubarb was eaten though the rest was revolting. I passed it over to my husband when he finished his pud but he couldn't eat it either. When we mentioned it to the waitress (fully expecting to be refunded) she merely said "Yes that one does divide opinion". That was it. We had to pay. Never again.
Written 27 February 2022
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queen48
Fareham78 contributions
Pinnochio in covid times
Went to see the excellent show of Pinnochio. Cast were so well trained and the performance was lovely. CFT is covid safe as much as it can. The mask wearing is mandatory and there are announcements orally and written. Sadly 4 people behind us did not wear a mask which is frustrating and selfish. They should not have been allowed to sit unmasked.
Written 23 December 2021
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Pisces232
Worthing, UK717 contributions
Excellent views from most seats
Couples
The Festival Theatre is situated in the north side of Chichester.
It has a varied selection of plays, shows and other entertainment.
Paid parking is available outside of the theatre.
There are plenty of places to relax and/or have something to eat or drink.
The theatre has very comfortable seating with good views from all areas.
Written 8 December 2021
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Chichester Festival Theatre is open:
  • Mon - Sat 10:00 - 20:00