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George and Dragon Inn

George and Dragon Inn

0.2 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
3.5 out of 5.0
4 out of 5 (248 reviews)

Situated in Chichester, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Chichester Guildhall Museum, Chichester Cathedral, and Pallant …

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The Nags Head

The Nags Head

0.5 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
3.0 out of 5.0
3.7 out of 5 (123 reviews)

Situated in Chichester, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Pallant House Gallery and Chichester Cathedral. Fishbourne …

£74
The Chichester Inn

The Chichester Inn

0.5 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
3.0 out of 5.0
4 out of 5 (72 reviews)

Situated in Chichester, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Chichester Cathedral and Pallant House Gallery. Fishbourne …

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Chichester Park Hotel

Chichester Park Hotel

1 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
3.0 out of 5.0
4 out of 5 (133 reviews)

Situated in Chichester, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Goodwood Motor Circuit, Pallant House Gallery, and Chichester …

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Bulls Head

Bulls Head

1.6 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
4.0 out of 5.0
4.5 out of 5 (97 reviews)

Located in Chichester Harbour, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester Cathedral, and Pallant …

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The Old Store Guest House

The Old Store Guest House

3.3 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
3.0 out of 5.0
5 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Goodwood Golf Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of …

£79
The Dean Ale & Cider House

The Dean Ale & Cider House

4.3 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
3.0 out of 5.0
4.5 out of 5 (131 reviews)

Situated in Chichester, this inn is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from West Dean Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Weald and Downland Open …

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The Brookfield Hotel

The Brookfield Hotel

7.8 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
3.0 out of 5.0
4.4 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Located in Chichester Harbour, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Northney Marina and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Staunton Country …

£53
Oak Tree House

Oak Tree House

11 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
3.0 out of 5.0

Located in South Downs, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cass Sculpture Foundation, Staunton Country Park, an …

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Amberley Castle

Amberley Castle

11 mi from Chichester Festival Theatre
4.0 out of 5.0
4.6 out of 5 (49 reviews)

Located in Amberley, this historic hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Amberley Working Museum and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Parham Hous …

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Chichester Festival Theatre is a Grade II listed building in Oaklands Park, Chichester. It was originally conceived by Leslie Evershed-Martin, a city mayor who was inspired in 1959 when he saw a TV programme about the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre Festival in Canada. Working with Chichester City Council, local individuals and businesses, Evershed-Martin managed to raise the £105,000 needed and so the Festival Theatre opened its doors to the public in 1962. Today, the Festival Season runs from April to September with the programme including musicals, classics and contemporary writing. A plethora of local B&Bs and hotels in West Sussex provide excellent accommodation for theatre-goers of all ages, and a great base from which to explore the rest of the delights that this ancient city has to offer.

History of Chichester Festival Theatre

The theatre was designed by the architects Powell and Moya and based on the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre. The theatre is also inspired by ancient Greek and Roman amphitheatres and Elizabethan theatre in that the stage is placed right at the centre of the audience with the auditorium surrounding it. This ensures that the audience have a much more immersive theatrical experience. The first artistic director of the Chichester Festival Theatre was Sir Laurence Olivier. It was Olivier's idea to produce several shows with the same ensemble cast to run in repertoire, which formed the basis of the first National Theatre Company.

Chichester Festival Theatre Programming

Throughout festival season and in addition to musicals, classics and showcasing contemporary writing, the theatre also puts on cabaret nights and is usually a stopping off point of most TV stand ups when on national tour. The theatre also has a strong community outreach programme and puts on family events and talks. If you're staying in a Chichester hotel for a few days and want an entertaining night out, then make sure you take a look at the theatre programme. You'll more than likely be able to see an entertainer from television, an interesting play or a well-known musical. However, if you see an unfamiliar listing then why not take a chance? Chichester Festival Theatre also has such a good reputation when it comes to programming that you might be pleasantly surprised.

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