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From stitching to singing, it's all here at CFT...
Whatever your interests or skill-set, there's something for you in our programme of activities for everyone over the age of 18.

Fancy yourself as the next Judi Dench? Join one of our Get Into It! classes.
Looking for less commitment? Our Drop-in sessions are open to all.
We never want cost to be a barrier to taking part. If you'd like to find out more about our bursary scheme and ways we can help you to join in with our work, drop us a line at leap@cft.org.uk for more info or a confidential chat.
Get Into It!
Every Monday during term time, you have a chance to learn new skills and socialise in our Get Into It! sessions. Join us for Acting, Singing or Dancing workshops in a supportive environment, no previous experience or auditions required.
Get Into It! Spring term begins on 8 January and runs until 25 March 2024. If you'd like to join Get Into It! but term has already begun then drop us an email, as long as we have space you can join a group up until half term (12 February). Booking for the Spring term will open at 10am on Monday 4 December 2023.
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Get Singing! - Spring 2024
8 Jan - 25 Mar 2024 - Steven Pimlott building
Get Acting! - Spring 2024
8 Jan - 25 Mar 2024 - Steven Pimlott building
Get Dancing! - Spring 2024
8 Jan - 25 Mar 2024
New for January 2024!
Take your Playwriting to the next level in this new short-term, intensive course Develop Your Play which takes place each Tuesday during the Spring term.
Explore key elements of writing for the stage including characterisation, dialogue, structure and subtext, whilst simultaneously crafting your own unique voice.
Drop-in sessions
Each Monday we host drop-in sessions throughout the day. Come every week or as and when you can make it. No commitment required and you can book in advance or, as the name suggests, you can simply drop-in on the day.
Autumn term
Date | 11am - 12.30pm | 2.30 - 4pm |
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11 Sep 2023 | Songwriting | Script Reading |
18 Sep 2023 | Writing for Fun | Script Reading |
25 Sep 2023 | Songwriting | Script Reading |
2 Oct 2023 | Still Life Drawing | Script Reading |
9 Oct 2023 | Writing for Fun | Script Reading |
16 Oct 2023 | Decorative Darning and Repair | Script Reading |
23 Oct 2023 | No sessions this week | No sessions this week |
30 Oct 2023 | No session at this time | Mind, Body, Sing |
6 Nov 2023 | Writing for Fun | Mind, Body, Sing |
13 Nov 2023 | Still Life Drawing | Mind, Body, Sing |
20 Nov 2023 | Songwriting | Mind, Body, Sing |
27 Nov 2023 | Writing for Fun | Mind, Body, Sing |
4 Dec 2023 | Felt Christmas Decorations | Mind, Body, Sing |
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- Steven Pimlott building
Get Singing! - Spring 2024
8 Jan - 25 Mar 2024 - Festival Theatre foyer
Get Into It! Drop-Ins - Clothes Swap
8 Jan 2024
Spring term (Jan - Mar 2024)
Booking for the Spring term Drop-in sessions will open at 10am on Monday 4 December 2023.
Date | 11am - 12.30pm | 2.30 - 4pm |
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8 Jan 2024 | Clothes Swap | Clothes Swap |
15 Jan 2024 | Decorative Darning & Repair | Script Reading |
22 Jan 2024 | Writing for Fun | Script Reading |
29 Jan 2024 | Songwriting | Script Reading |
5 Feb 2024 | Still Life Drawing | Script Reading |
12 Feb 2024 | No sessions this week | No sessions this week |
19 Feb 2024 | Writing for Fun | Script Reading |
26 Feb 2024 | Songwriting | Script Reading |
4 Mar 2024 | Still Life Drawing | Script Reading |
11 Mar 2024 | Writing for Fun | Script Reading |
18 Mar 2024 | Songwriting | Script Reading |
25 Mar 2024 | Vintage Felt Flowers | Script Reading |
Related items
- Festival Theatre foyer
Get Into It! Drop-Ins - Clothes Swap
8 Jan 2024 - Festival Theatre foyer
Get Into It! Drop-Ins - Decorative Darning & Repair
- Steven Pimlott building
Get Into It Drop-Ins - Script Reading
– - Festival Theatre foyer
Get Into It! Drop-Ins - Writing for Fun
– - Festival Theatre foyer
Get Into It! Drop-Ins - Songwriting
– - Festival Theatre foyer
Get Into It! Drop-Ins - Still Life Drawing
– - Steven Pimlott building
Get Into It Drop-Ins - Vintage Felt Flowers
Wednesday Company and Friday Company
At CFT we aim to provide the best environment for everyone to explore their creativity and passion for theatre. We run groups in Chichester and Horsham for adults aged 25+ with learning disabilities who would like to develop their artistic, personal and social skills in a fun and supportive environment. Wednesday Company meet at The Capitol in Horsham and our Friday Company meet at St Paul's Church Hall in Chichester.