Schools & education groups

We've got great discounts for Schools and Education groups, as well as workshops, Theatre Days and sessions for teachers around the shows in our season!

Scroll down the page to find out about our upcoming shows and events and do get in touch if you'd like to enquire about any other events.

School and College groups, 10+ Mon - Fri
£10 per ticket; one free teacher ticket with every nine paid
Four week reservation period
Pre-book your ice creams and save queuing

Home Educators or Education Groups, 10+ Mon - Fri
Flat rate £10 per ticket
Four week reservation period
Pre-book your ice cream and save queuing

Questions? Contact our team on schools@cft.org.uk or 01243 812909.

Reserve your school group using our simple online form today.

Your school visit to CFT

Download your free schools pack - full of all the essential info, including directions to CFT, coach arrivals and pick-ups.

On the day:

Our friendly Front of House team will be on hand to help.
We ask that phones are switched off before the show to avoid distracting the actors with the buzz of notifications or glowing of screens.
There's usually an interval of 15-20 minutes, but you can check this along with the run time closer to the performance date.
After the show, make sure your group sticks together as it can get really busy on site! Coach groups, check in with a member of security staff for your pickup time.

Top tip: you can pre-order ice creams to save time on the day and make sure no one misses out on their favourite flavours!

A group of boys dressed in school uniforms sit among several flight cases. They are all laughing and mucking around.

Schools Pack

Full of useful info when planning your visit

Download now

A Midsummer Night's Dream | KS3+

18 September - 17 October | Festival Theatre

Join us in the exuberant, enchanted world of Shakespeare’s magical comedy. Comedian and satirist Munya Chawawa makes his theatrical debut as Bottom and Justin Audibert, CFT Artistic Director, co-directs with Hannah Joss following his 2025 Hamlet in the Minerva Theatre.

‘I want to root it in Sussex – ‘a local habitation’, and to use the whole of the Festival Theatre in a way that feels immersive, all-encompassing and lots of fun!’
Justin Audibert

Find out more about the production on our show page.

Schools Theatre Days

29 September & 1 October

Bring your students to our Schools Theatre Day for an incredible opportunity to get under the skin of this vibrant comedy. You’ll explore the set, hear from creatives and get unrivalled access into the inner workings of the production.

Tickets are just £15 per pupil and include a theatre ticket to the matinee on the same day.

29 Sep, 10.30am - 12.00pm Theatre Day followed by 2.30pm performance
1 Oct, 10.30am performance followed by 1pm-2pm Theatre Day

To enquire or book, email schools@cft.org.uk

Free Talks

There is a free Directors Talk on 23 September at 5.45pm (booking essential) and a free post-show discussion on 16 October after the evening performance.

Teaching and Learning Pack

Free Teaching and Learning Pack linked to this production coming soon for KS3+ which includes:

Warm Up tasks
Practical tasks
Study tasks
A Critical History (AO5)
A Performance History
Assessment Objective Commentary
Directors approach
Adaptive learning adjustments

All schools booked for the production will be emailed the pack free of charge.

Teacher CPD Sessions - Shakespeare for the Classroom

Join us on 25 September (KS3 to KS5) & 8 October (KS1 to KS2) for a CPD session designed to bring Shakespeare to life in your teaching. This free event includes a complimentary ticket to the performance, giving you both the tools and the inspiration to engage your students.

Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Email schools@cft.org.uk to enquire and secure your place.

Antigone Exits | KS4+

26 September - 17 October | Minerva Theatre

Twenty-five centuries after Antigone, seven performers gather to re-tell the tale of what is buried and what comes of it. Ancient Greece crashes into the contemporary, as Sophocles’ classic tragedy shines a scorching light onto our current world.

Nina Segal’s modern adaptation brings Antigone blazing into the present day. Jeff James directs.

Find out more about the production on our show page.

Schools Theatre Days

8 October, 10.30am - 12noon

Bring your students to our Schools Theatre Day for an incredible opportunity to get under the skin of this compelling play. You’ll explore the set, hear from creatives and get unrivalled access into the inner workings of the production.

Tickets are just £15 per pupil and include a theatre ticket to the matinee at 2.15pm on the same day.

To enquire or book, email schools@cft.org.uk

Free Talks

There is a free Directors Talk on 30 September at 5.30pm (booking essential) and a free post-show discussion on 9 October after the evening performance.

Performing Poetry: Power and Conflict | KS4

Festival Theatre | Friday 2 October | 10am

Back by popular demand, our Performing Poetry event offers English Literature students the chance to hear GCSE anthology poems spoken aloud and performed by professional actors. Supported by a specialist subject advisor and examiner, we'll also cover some top exam tips.

£5 per pupil | Groups of 30+ £3 per pupil

For more information or to book, email schools@cft.org.uk

Creative Industries Careers Day | for Year 9+

Festival Theatre | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | 9am - 3pm

We're inviting the next generation of curious minds to another unmissable day of discovery in the creative industries. Dive into inspiring sessions with creative organisations large and small. Meet with artists, designers, theatre-makers, writers and creatives, and find out about careers that you didn’t even know existed.

Whether you're curious about theatre, visual arts, design, writing, music or beyond, this event is crafted to ignite your potential, spark ideas, and show you the endless possibilities ahead. If you’re a student choosing GCSE options, next step pathways, or you’re ready to survey the employment landscape, then this careers fair is for you.

Free, but booking is essential.