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Our summer musical Top Hat has landed and it’s 'packed with theatrical flair and brimming with toe-tapping delight' (Spy in the Stalls). Featuring sparkling performances, show-stopping choreography and the timeless charm of Irving Berlin’s music, it's a celebration of classic musical theatre at its best.

Have a watch of our sparkling new show trailer and then head on over to book tickets - you only have until 6 September to see the show here at CFT. 

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5 Stars

Enchanting. The perfect summer tonic

Daily Mail

Phillip Attmore (as Jerry Travers) & company in TOP HAT at Chichester Festival Theatre Image: Johan Persson 2025
5 Stars

A genuinely delicious evening of superlative song and dance, beautifully and masterfully directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall

The Latest

Lucy St. Louis (as Dale Tremont) in TOP HAT at Chichester Festival Theatre Image: Johan Persson 2025
5 Stars

A fantastic glitzy production

Brighton Argus

5 Stars

Brimming with vibrant energy and iconic tap dancing

Theatre South East

Members of the company in TOP HAT at Chichester Festival Theatre Image: Johan Persson 2025

Clive Carter and Sally Ann Triplett spark off each other hilariously

Chichester Observer

Wonderful costumes, amazing dancing, much-loved songs. A terrific ensemble

Sussex Express

Phillip Attmore (as Jerry Travers) & company in TOP HAT at Chichester Festival Theatre Image: Johan Persson 2025

Tickets are selling fast, with best availability towards the end of the run. 

Book now!