The wait is over, Festival 2025 has arrived! Our very first show,The Government Inspector, will be, quite simply, a brilliant night out. We're sure there's no better way to kick off the season than with full belly laughs. 

The Government Inspector 

Feast your eyes on the spectacular set, gloriously sumptuous costumes and riotous characters of The Government Inspector in our first set of production photos. Head over to the show page for the full gallery and to grab your tickets. 

Learn more about the origins of the play with director Gregory Doran, and what to expect from his production. Want to see more? You can find all our behind the scenes video content here. 

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Hot on the heels of our opening production, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is set to take centre stage at the Minerva Theatre next month. We're delighted to give audiences a look at what the cast have been up to in rehearsals. See the full gallery of rehearsal images here.

Ever wondered what it takes to bring an original musical to life? Find out in our behind the scenes video with Passenger and dramaturg Nick Sidi as they share the story, passion, and creative process that led to this moment.

Anna Karenina

Phillip Breen, the director and adaptor of Anna Karenina, will be coming to CFT fresh from his newest show, Red or Dead at the Royal Court. Celebrated by critics, and heralded as a "superb adaptation of a wonderful novel" (Must See Theatre), we're full of anticipation for his adaptation of Tolstoy's epic story. 

But audiences will have to hold on a little longer, as rehearsals start next week. Watch this space for more updates soon... For now, see the recently announced cast and creatives here.

Marie and Rosetta

Marie and Rosetta has just one week of rehearsals left before the show opens at the Rose Theatre on 2 May. It then heads to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on 27 May, and arrives here at the Minerva Theatre from 25 June. 

Take a first look at Beverley Knight as Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu as Marie Knight in the new rehearsal images. 

Tickets are extremely limited but do keep an eye out for returns.