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Festival 2026

Festival 2026

We’re delighted to share our new season with you, which aims to bring you all the ingredients we know our audiences love – including, of course, an unmissable summer musical. Have a browse through the e-brochure below or head to our Festival season what's on page to see everything in one place.

Whatever you choose to see or do this year at CFT (and we hope it will be plenty!), we look forward to welcoming you.

Need help with online booking? Download our online booking guide.

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    My Fair Lady

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    More info about My Fair Lady Book now
  2. In a black and white photograph, a woman with dark shoulder-length hair stares resolutely at the camera, wearing a white top. A light illuminates her from above. Slightly out of focus, facing her on either side, are two men in military uniform with their backs to the camera.
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    a small and quiet light

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    More info about a small and quiet light Book now
  3. A young man is grinning intensely at the camera. He is wearing a bucket hat with donkey ears. The background is a colourful rave with purple and green strobe lights.
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    A Midsummer Night's Dream

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    More info about A Midsummer Night's Dream Book now
  4. A view from inside a grave looking up at five people gathered around the opening. The group is an eclectic mix: a man in a hazmat suit and mask, a man in a smart suit holding a shovel, a woman cradling a fox, a woman in a fur coat, and another woman dressed formally. Above them, a cloudy sky is scattered with crows.
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    Antigone Exits

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    More info about Antigone Exits Book now
  5. A young girl in a red winter coat hugs a small Christmas tree. She is smiling contentedly with her eyes closed, and has a red tartan bow in her hair. The tree is decorated with red tinsel, purple baubles and gold twinkly lights. Snow is falling around them.
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    Hey! Christmas Tree

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    More info about Hey! Christmas Tree Book now
  6. A vast expanse of dark blue sea and a deep blue night sky filled with stars. There is a singular island in the water, with the moon rising from the horizon behind it and a boat sailing past. From the island, a sparkling green outline of a fairy is bursting across the sky, leaving a brilliant trail of glitter.
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    Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure

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    More info about Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure Book now

Have a flick through our digital e-brochure for Festival 2026.

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