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Gift guide

Gift guide

Treat your favourite person to a trip to the Theatre to see one of these brilliant upcoming shows or let them choose with a CFT gift voucher.

Gripping Stories...

  1. Festival Theatre

    Lord of the Flies

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    More info about Lord of the Flies Book now
  2. A small figure of a man stands with his back to the camera in the centre of a giant Cross of St George - the England football team's flag. The figure is dressed in Gareth Southgate's signature waistcoat, shirt sleeves and suit trousers.
    Festival Theatre

    Dear England

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    More info about Dear England Book now
  3. A traditional stone statue of a historic figure is suspended from an orange metal hook with yellow straps against a bright blue background. It is wrapped in yellow 'police line do not cross' tape and defaced with red, white and blue graffiti and an American flag neck scarf.
    Minerva Theatre

    Safe Space

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    More info about Safe Space Book now

Family fun...

  1. A snowy forest background. In the middle is big pink bubble writing that reads The Three Little Pigs. There's a pig snout in the P and a curly wurly tail on the S. The Big Bad Wolf is casting a shadow over the letters.
    Minerva Theatre

    The Three Little Pigs

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    More info about The Three Little Pigs Book now
  2. A circular cut-out silhouette, like an old-fashioned fairy story image, shows a boy wearing a red cap, a scarf, coat and boots, holding up his hand on which is perched a mouse. He stands surrounded by snow-laden pine trees, and a reindeer is leaping above his head. The title 'A Boy Called Christmas' is written in old-fashioned gold capital letters beneath.
    Festival Theatre

    A Boy Called Christmas

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    More info about A Boy Called Christmas Book now
  3. Festival Theatre

    The BFG

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    More info about The BFG Book now

Christmas spirit...

  1. The Band of HM Royal Marines stand on the Festival Theatre stage dressed in military full dress, facing out front. Five drummers stand at the front, with the rest of the band seated behind. Behind them are five blue-lit Christmas Trees.
    Festival Theatre

    Christmas Concerts

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    More info about Christmas Concerts Book now
  2. Sparkly red glitter fading to black
    The Brasserie

    Mistletoe & Melodies

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    More info about Mistletoe & Melodies Book now
  3. A circular cut-out silhouette, like an old-fashioned fairy story image, shows a boy wearing a red cap, a scarf, coat and boots, holding up his hand on which is perched a mouse. He stands surrounded by snow-laden pine trees, and a reindeer is leaping above his head. The title 'A Boy Called Christmas' is written in old-fashioned gold capital letters beneath.
    Festival Theatre

    A Boy Called Christmas

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    More info about A Boy Called Christmas Book now

Laugh out loud comedy....

  1. Sandi Toksvig, a woman with short blonde hair, smiles warmly, wearing a white shirt and colourful pink, purple and blue checked scarf.
    Festival Theatre

    Sandi Toksvig: Friends of Dorothy

    More info about Sandi Toksvig: Friends of Dorothy Book now
  2. Festival Theatre

    The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins

    More info about The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins Book now
  3. Minerva Theatre

    Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress

    More info about Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress Book now

An audience with...

  1. Festival Theatre

    Miriam Margolyes

    More info about Miriam Margolyes Book now
  2. Grayson Perry, a man with long dark blonde curly hair and a fringe, wears a brightly coloured, patterned dress with puffy sleeves and exaggerated make-up, holds a small teddy bear. He is wide-eyed.
    Festival Theatre

    Grayson Perry: Are you good?

    More info about Grayson Perry: Are you good? Book now
  3. Nigel Havers, an older man with grey hair, leans on one hand and smiles brightly. He wears a dark polo neck, blazer and watch.
    Festival Theatre

    Nigel Havers

    More info about Nigel Havers Book now

Captivating drama...

  1. A young woman is pictured from the mouth down, with a few blonde curls hanging down and a neutral expression. She wears a pale green silk dress and white gloves. She is holding a beige fan with black ink illustrations
    Festival Theatre

    Emma

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    More info about Emma Book now
  2. An older woman leans to one side, endearingly looking at the camera with a slight smile. She is heavily made up with dark red lipstick and has her grey hair tied back. She wears a luxurious dark red velvet one-shoulder dress, layers of pearls, a large ring and big round earrings.
    Festival Theatre

    The Seagull

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    More info about The Seagull Book now
  3. White and gold text on a black background reads 'Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, directed by Lucy Bailey.' In the centre is a graphic depicting a golden triangle with the silhouette of a ship, sailing on red water with the faint outline of a skull hidden within it.
    Festival Theatre

    Death on the Nile

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    More info about Death on the Nile Book now

Musical one nighters...

  1. A blonde woman wearing a glamorous, white, one-shoulder dress sings passionately into a microphone with the other arm extended out to the side. Two musicians can be seen behind her, lit in orange and pink.
    Minerva Theatre

    Liza Pulman sings STREISAND

    Mon 17 Nov 2025 & Fri 9 Jan 2026
    More info about Liza Pulman sings STREISAND Book now
  2. A Black drag performer with a big grey beard wears a dazzling, gold, sequined ball gown with puffy tulle sleeves, an exaggerated train and a yellow flower headpiece. They smile and hold both arms out in a sassy flourish.
    Minerva Theatre

    Le Gateau Chocolate: Musicals Mayhem

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    More info about Le Gateau Chocolate: Musicals Mayhem Book now
  3. A black-and-white photograph of a man with a vintage comb over holding a trumpet, looking back over one shoulder and smiling warmly.
    Minerva Theatre

    Glenn Miller: His Life Story in Words & Music

    Fri 21 Nov & Tue 25 Nov
    More info about Glenn Miller: His Life Story in Words & Music Book now

Gift Vouchers and Memberships

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The Festival Theatre auditorium is seen from the stage. The audience is full. The black and gold stage stretches out in front of the camera. On the left of the frame is a grand piano. Two white crystal chandeliers hang down from the ceiling. There are lots of golden lights shining towards the stage and the camera from the ceiling

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