Our spaces

Where to start?

With two theatres, a restaurant, two cafés, two bars and two rehearsal and workshop spaces, there are plenty of places for creativity and fun at CFT. And that's before we set up the deckchairs on Oaklands Park!

The important things

Toilets

Toilets, washrooms, bathrooms or loos - whatever you call them, it's likely that you'll want to visit ours while you're here.

There are ladies and gents on both sides of the Festival Theatre foyer, and on both levels in the Minerva; and two all gender toilets on the ground floor of the Minerva Theatre.

We have two accessible toilets on either side of the Festival Theatre foyer and another in the Festival Theatre (auditorium left, adjacent with row L); and one accessible toilet on each level of the Minerva Theatre.

Step-free access

In the Festival Theatre, the foyer, café and toilets are at ground level with no steps to negotiate. When booking your seats you'll want to choose Row L from the Front and Side Stalls or Row W in the Rear Stalls. We have lifts on either side of the auditorium with level access to both of these rows.

In the Minerva building the Theatre and Minerva Bar are on the first floor - once you go through the doors, head behind the stairs to find a lift ready to take you up a level. If you'd like step-free access to your seat in the Minerva, book Row A. The Brasserie is on the ground floor if you're stopping for something to eat before the show.

For more information on accessible facilities and performances, take a look at our Accessibility page.

A bite to eat

Our catering partners Caper and Berry have a range of options whether you're stopping for a cuppa or would like a three course meal. Head over to our Food and Drink page to find out more.

Peek behind the scenes!

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