A closer look behind the scenes...

Join us as we delve into what it takes to build a Festival Season at CFT, with opportunities to hear from those who make the magic happen on and off the stage. You’ll be sure to gain an unique, insider's perspective.

Available to Champions, Applause, Encore, Ovation, Season, Artists and Directors Circle supporters.

Available to Encore, Ovation, Season, Artists and Directors Circle supporters.

In Conversation with set and costume designers

Date and time to be confirmed.

Hear from leading experts in set and costume design as they delve into the journey of designing a CFT production.

Available to Artists and Directors Circle supporters.

Invitations to follow via email.

Directors Insights

Hear from Festival 2026 Directors while their production is in rehearsals, with a chance to ask your questions.

Adam Penford, Atonement | Tuesday 19 May, 6.15pm

Prasanna Puwanarajah, 45 Years | Tuesday 2 June, 6.15pm

Diyan Zora and Elin Schofield, a small and quiet light | Tuesday 11 August, 6.15pm

Justin Audibert and Hannah Joss, A Midsummer Night's Dream | Tuesday 8 September, 6.15pm 

Available to Directors, Artists and Season Circle supporters, who will be invited to choose three of the above options.

Invitations to follow via email.

Supporters Nights

Join us for drinks after each show in the Festival 2026 Season, with an opportunity to congratulate the cast.

The BFG | Tuesday 17 March, from 6.15pm

Magic | Tuesday 12 May, from 6.45pm

Eclipse | Tuesday 26 May, from 6.30pm

Atonement | Thursday 11 June, from 6.45pm

45 Years | Thursday 2 July, from 6.30pm

Atlantis | Thursday 6 August, from 6.30pm

My Fair Lady | Thursday 13 August, from 6.45pm

a small and quiet light | Tuesday 8 September, from 6.30pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream | Tuesday 6 October, 6.45pm

Antigone Exits | Tuesday 13 October, 6.30pm

Peter Pan | Thursday 17 December, 6.15pm

Available to:

• Ovation – Choose two shows
• Season Circle – Choose four shows
• Artists and Directors Circle – All of the above

Tickets for each performance must be purchased separately, and you will only receive an invitation to the drinks reception if you have tickets to the show. We do our best to ensure that the cast will join us post-show, but we cannot guarantee their attendance.

A first-look at our Festival 2026 shows before they open to audiences.

Supporters at each level are invited to attend the following:

• Ovation: the dress rehearsal for either Atonement or My Fair Lady
• Season and Artists Circle: two dress rehearsals from any of the above
• Directors Circle: welcome to attend all of the above 

Artists and Directors Circle supporters are invited to choose any three from the above.

Please note that rehearsal dates and times are subject to change.

Invitations and information on how to choose which rehearsal(s) you would like to attend will follow.

All events are subject to change, and we’ll endeavour to give as much notice as possible if any changes to date, times or speakers occur. Access to rehearsals is at the discretion of the Director of each show. If it becomes necessary to close a rehearsal, we will let you know as soon as possible and discuss alternatives.

Supporters Events Leaflet