Our award-winning Chichester Festival Youth Theatre (CFYT) welcomes young people in weekly sessions at CFT and at our seven satellite locations across West Sussex. We aim to help young people of all abilities from a variety of backgrounds to develop their artistic, personal and social skills. Open to ages 5 to 25, CFYT is for anyone who wants to discover new skills, build confidence, make friends and have fun!
As well as taking part in weekly sessions, Youth Theatre members also have the opportunity to audition for CFYT productions, which are enjoyed by tens of thousands of audience members each year. Since it was founded in 1985, the Youth Theatre has staged over 80 productions. In recent years the Christmas production has become a highlight of the season, giving members the experience of performing on the Festival Theatre stage in a professional standard production. Our Technical Youth Theatre members also have the opportunity to work alongside professionals in the industry in a world-renowned theatre.
CFYT sessions take place in Chichester as well as at our seven satellite locations - Billingshurst, Bognor Regis, Burgess Hill, Horsham, Littlehampton, Midhurst and Worthing.
Alongside drama sessions we also offer Youth Dance, Musical Theatre, Technical Youth Theatre and sessions for young people with additional needs (these groups are CFYT Wednesday in Horsham and CFYT Friday in Chichester); so choose a group that's right for you and join us!
Membership costs £70 per term (bursaries available). If you’d like to find out more or have any questions about our Youth Theatre please email us at cfyt@cft.org.uk.
Your free Barclays Dance Pass unlocks £10 tickets to spectacular entertainment at Sadler’s Wells and the Peacock Theatre. The catch? There’s no catch – you just need to be aged between 16 and 30!
Bring a friend for the same price and get ready for a fabulous night out, in our buzzy bars and beautifully designed buildings.
Sadler’s Wells is known as THE place for dance, from ballet, contemporary dance, flamenco, alternative circus, musical theatre, hip hop to tango and everything in between. Currently three theatres, Sadler’s Wells Theatre and Lilian Baylis Studio in Angel and Peacock Theatre in the West End, in 2023, we’re opening a fourth London venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford with a hiphop academy and community focus.
With some of the world’s best performances taking place on our stages, you can always be sure of a strictly dazzling, five star experience.
Sign up now and start your Barclays Dance Pass adventure today.
Tickets are limited to a maximum of two per Barclays Dance Pass holder per production.
As a charity, Greentop is always looking for volunteers, and this is a great way to develop yourself.
You can volunteer in rigging equipment, sound engineering, lighting, event organising, working with children, work in the community, running a charity, marketing, admin and more.
If you would like to explore further how you could join our volunteers please contact the email address below.
Learn to play the electric bass guitar from home with this introduction to picking and strumming, fretting, chords and Blues patterns and progressions
Learn to play the electric bass guitar from home with this introduction to picking and strumming, fretting, chords and Blues patterns and progressions.
This Absolute Beginner Electric Bass package includes six tutorial videos to help you along your way. You can watch each tutorial as many times as you want and at your own pace. (On demand videos are available to view for 1 year from purchase).
If you’re ready to embark on your musical journey at a pace that suits you, then this is the perfect option.
Learn to play the electric guitar from home and develop your playing skills from understanding tuning and tempo, rhythm and notes up to chord progressions and Blues scales
This Absolute Beginner Electric Guitar package includes six tutorial videos to help you along your way. You can watch each tutorial as many times as you want and at your own pace. (On demand videos are available to view for 1 year from purchase).
If you’re ready to embark on your musical journey at a pace that suits you, then this is the perfect option.
Learn to play the fiddle at home as you’re guided through an introduction to your instrument, how to hold your bow and bow technique, tuning and scales.
This Absolute Beginner Fiddle package includes six tutorial videos to help you along your way. You can watch each tutorial as many times as you want and at your own pace. (On demand videos are available to view for 1 year from purchase).
If you’re ready to embark on your musical journey at a pace that suits you, then this is the perfect option.
Find your voice and build your confidence singing as you learn techniques to develop your vocal health, range, dynamics, and articulation to take your singing to the next level
Find your voice and build your confidence singing as you learn techniques to develop your vocal health, range, dynamics, and articulation to take your singing to the next level.
This Find Your Voice - Singing for Beginners package includes six tutorial videos to help you along your way. You can watch each tutorial as many times as you want and at your own pace. (On demand videos are available to view for 1 year from purchase).
If you’re ready to embark on your musical journey at a pace that suits you, then this is the perfect option.
Learn to play the ukulele at home with this introduction to your instrument, chords and melodies, finger style and strumming technique
This Absolute Beginner Ukulele package includes six tutorial videos to help you along your way. You can watch each tutorial as many times as you want and at your own pace. (On demand videos are available to view for 1 year from purchase).
If you’re ready to embark on your musical journey at a pace that suits you, then this is the perfect option.
The ABTT Theatre Show will once again taking place at the stunning Alexandra Palace on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 June
The ABTT Theatre Show 2025 is the exhibition where the broadest collection of specialist suppliers supporting live performance technology and production gather to connect with those who deliver the performance in the world of theatre, events, festivals, music and more.
With 2,800+ visitors, come join them and expand your professional network and discover what’s new in the industry!
See more for less with £10 tickets.
Why not discover something new? 16–26-year-olds can see a range of high-quality productions for just £10. Our Marlowe 16-26yrs Discovery Membership is free to use.
Make the most of your membership by trying out different genres. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas for a night out or fancy doing something different with your mates. Here’s a few thoughts:
- Have you ever heard an opera singer project their voice across a whole theatre with no microphone? Or the powerful sound of a full orchestra playing live?
- You might have read Shakespeare at school, but have you seen his characters come to life on stage?
- Ever seen world-class ballet, hip-hop or contemporary dancers make perfect synchronisation and incredible body strength look effortless?
- Ever got that fringe festival feeling on your doorstep? No need to travel far when you’ve got our Marlowe Studio.
- Have you laughed out loud as part of a real-life crowd at a comedy night?
…If you haven’t, you can do all of this at The Marlowe for just £10!
Don’t forget, Discovery Tickets are limited per show, so book early to avoid missing out!
