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The magic at CFT doesn’t end with December. We’re bringing plenty of sparkling drama to January, read on to discover what’s ahead and treat yourself to an exciting start to 2026.
Inspector Morse House of Ghosts
Tue 6 - Sat 10 Jan
For the first time ever, the legendary television detective steps onto the stage. We’re welcoming in the new year with a gripping crime drama packed with twists, turns, chills and thrills. Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) takes on the role of Inspector Morse in this unmissable new mystery. Watch the production trailer below to get a taste of what awaits…
The Constant Wife
Tue 20 - Sat 24 Jan
RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey (Pericles) joins forces with playwright Laura Wade (Posh, Home, I’m Darling, TV’s Rivals) to reimagine Somerset Maugham’s sharp, sophisticated comedy. Following a sell-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon, this 'incredibly funny, acerbic and beautifully timed' (WhatsOnStage) production now embarks on tour. Hear from leading lady Kara Tointon in the video below as she shares her excitement about bringing the show to CFT.
Sharp, sophisticated, fabulous and extremely funny
Guardian
Frothily radical Twenties comedy
Times
Being Mr Wickham
Tue 20 - Sat 24 Jan
Following Emma, we continue our celebrations of Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary as Adrian Lukis, famed for his role in the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice, returns as the charmingly roguish Mr Wickham. On the eve of his sixtieth birthday, Wickham reflects on what really happened in the thirty years since we last saw him…
Adrian Lukis told us more about the origins of the play: 'I wrote the play when I turned 60 and I thought “oh God” as everything starts groaning, your knees, your feet. I’d had this idea of exploring something to do with Wickham. He was a cad, someone who relies on his looks, his charm and his personality to make his way in the world and he’s played those cards. Where would he have ended up? What happens to rakes when they can’t rake anymore?'
4 StarsTwinkling mischief
Telegraph
4 StarsA requiem for a rogue
Daily Mail
Death on the Nile
Tue 27 - Sat 31 Jan
Poirot (Mark Hadfield) is back... bringing all the brilliance and charm you’d expect from Agatha Christie’s legendary detective as he tackles a new and chilling murder case. This gripping production reunites writer Ken Ludwig with acclaimed director Lucy Bailey, following their hugely successful, sell-out tour of Murder on the Orient Express. Watch the production trailer below for a glimpse of the suspense ahead.