News Story

Scroll down for a sneak peek inside the rehearsal room for My Fair Lady in the new photos. My Fair Lady runs for a strictly limited time in the Festival Theatre from 6 July – 5 September

A younger woman with her dark, curly hair tied in a tight bun dances joyfully in hold with a man with grey hair in a studio. Both smile and look towards their hands which are clasped and held out straight ahead of them. They wear casual clothes.
Keziah Ibe and Hadley Fraser in rehearsal for Chichester Festival Theatre's My Fair Lady Image: Johan Persson 2026

After wowing audiences in Magic earlier this year, Hadley Fraser makes a welcome return as fastidious phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Keziah Ibe makes her professional debut as Covent Garden flower girl Eliza Doolitte, who dreams of a rosier future.

A man with grey hair and a young woman with dark, curly hair, tied in a tight bun, stand together in a studio, laughing. They are looking away from the camera.
Hadley Fraser and Keziah Ibe in rehearsal for Chichester Festival Theatre's My Fair Lady Image: Johan Persson 2026
A bald man with grey facial hair sits on a chaise longue holding an old newspaper. He looks down, mouth open in amazement, with one hand outstretched in front of him. Beside him is a dark blue armchair.
Tony Jayawardena in rehearsal for Chichester Festival Theatre's My Fair Lady Image: Johan Persson 2026

When Higgins encounters Eliza, he makes a wager with esteemed colleague and friend Colonel Pickering that he can transform her into a lady who won’t seem out of place at any high society occasion.

A group of performers in a rehearsal studio. In the centre, four women sit around an outdoor white café table holding traditional tea cups. The younger woman talks to the older woman in the middle, whilst the others sip their tea. Around them, a group watches on with interest, standing proudly.
Members of the company in rehearsal for Chichester Festival Theatre's My Fair Lady Image: Johan Persson 2026

Whilst Eliza embarks on a journey of transformation and discovery, Higgins, too, is changed by his relationship with her.

A group of performers in a rehearsal studio, midway through a dance number. They are arranged in lines, crossing one leg over the other, with their arms in a running position, singing enthusiastically. They wear casual, colourful clothes. Around them, a selection of wooden barrels and crates are littered across the floor.
The company in rehearsal for Chichester Festival Theatre's My Fair Lady Image: Johan Persson 2026
A group of performers in a rehearsal studio, midway through a dance number. They are all moving together, with their fingers crossed and held above their heads, and they look up in the same direction. There is a joyful, energetic atmosphere.

My Fair Lady is packed with classic songs, including The Rain in Spain, I Could Have Danced All Night, With a Little Bit of Luck and Wouldn’t It be Loverly. 

A performer with grey facial hair stands singing joyfully in a studio, holding a birdcage in one hand and a closed fan in the other. He is wearing grey cargo shorts, a grey and red t-shirt, a brown waistcoat and a flat cap. Behind him, a group of other performers sit and stand, watching on, leaning on a wooden barrel.
Gary Milner and company in rehearsal for Chichester Festival Theatre's My Fair Lady Image: Johan Persson 2026

With its sparkling score, witty dialogue and captivating story, it has often been called the perfect musical and is a longstanding favourite.

A performer wearing baggy blue jeans and a black jumper, which sits off one shoulder, stands in a studio holding a parasol, closed and resting on the floor, in both hands. She has short, dark hair and silver chunky jewellery.
Finty Williams in rehearsal for Chichester Festival Theatre's My Fair Lady
A performer wearing grey jeans, vest top and cardigan stands proudly holding a closed parasol, resting on the ground, with a slight smile. She has brown, shoulder length hair. Behind her are props and a rail of costumes.
Belinda Lang in rehearsal for Chichester Festival Theatre's My Fair Lady Image: Johan Persson 2026

In case you missed it, you can see the full cast list on the show page, where you can also book your tickets.

To stay up to date on content from behind-the-scenes, follow us on social media or join our mailing list via the links below.