Totally disagree with the previous reviewer. This production was full of exuberance from the Chichester Youth Theatre. All cast members were very professional and the evening was most enjoyable, The theatre has undergone a refurbishment since our ast visit and it shows, though the foyer can get crowded pre-show and we had a fairly lengthy wait to be served at the bar. We saw 101 Dalmatians on the last night and there was a great atmosphere and the audience were on their feet at the end. Well done to the Youth Theatre - look forward to your next project!
Jimmy Carr was very funny, the seats were comfortable, every seat has a great view and the atmosphere was electric.
Hi SueThanks for your review; sorry to read you were disappointed with part of your visit. I've passed on your feedback to the relevant department so we can work on that in the future. We do hope you enjoy your next visit. ThanksCFT
Chi Festival Theatre is a wonderful theatre with an unusual stage. It's more octagonal than rectangular like a traditional stage is. This gives the feeling of being right in the action. Plus, you can get to see some great london West End shows before they come out in London. We saw Singing in the Rain, Sweeney Todd and others with the West End cast too!Great Theatre and with a recent refurb!
Set on the outskirts of the Historic city and Cathedral and set in its own grounds this is a great place to pick up old shows or presentations and pre London releases . Easy to park has its own restuarent , a lovely bar and is modern and presents really good shows, a great place to visit on a summer evening .
We went to see the King's Speech with Jason Donovan and we enjoyed every minute of it. The seats were fantastic (15 pounds and only two rows from the front!)! Will definitely be going back in summer.
This theatre is a must if you live in the local area. the new layout ensures that practically everybody gets a good view. The shows are excellent and prices are really value for money. staff are friendly and helpful. The car park next to the theatre is free after 6pm, so parking is free too. Only downside is getting out at he end... that ends up a bit of a scramble. however this does not deter us from going back again and again.
We saw this show on its opening week and thoroughly enjoyed it. The cast were excellent and the play kept the audience captivated throughout. A play ‘in the round’ (as my mother informed me it is called) may not to be everyone’s taste but it was great. They will have to adapt it to normal stages before it goes on tour but I would recommend seeing it.As for the theatre it is open which means everyone gets a good view and there are not many stairs to climb wherever you are seated. There was a lot of catering ranging from a brasserie to a café. The latter was open at the interval for coffee and pastries. A large pay and display car park (free after 6pm) is adjacent to the theatre which has 2 exits making it easy to leave.
I saw that Jimmy Carr was on for one night on Jan 27 2015, in November 2014. So I rallyed 6 friends within a day and we went for a jolly evening to hear JC. Theatre has just been refurbished but Jimmy said he could not tell much difference, apart from the dressing room ( laugh on irony) Last saw 101 Dalmations for Xmas 2014 which was excellent. Great lighting then, and good tech for Jimmy's show too. Had good seats, though those at rear of auditorium might see things a bit too small, so book early and keep your eye on the shows if you want best seats, or become a Friend for early offers. The bar prices are very high here some wine for 4 people cost £26 in glasses, more than one ticket. But fun nonetheless. Two theatre, Minvera and Festival, with bars in each and a resto in Minerva, have eaten there and food is good.
We had a great evening watching The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. A powerful Play, very well acted, in one of the country's preeminent theatres. If you have read the book or watched the film, you wonder how a stage play could effectively deal with the storyline and in particular the ending. Well ...very well is the answer. An incredibly powerful ending, dealt with in a way that makes the tragically sad events of WWII relevant to today. Which is the point of the story. Theatre at its very best.