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About us

A stage for every story

People from all walks of life come together at CFT – on and off the stage. We aim to inspire and delight everyone we meet and creativity is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a space where experiences are created and shared, and where everyone can find their place.

Join us and be part of the story.

If we haven't met before (hello!), here's what you need to know about CFT.

A photo from the side of the stage looking out over a full audience, applauding. The youth theatre company of Wind in the Willows are taking their bows on a colourfully lit stage.

We are... creatively ambitious

We've spent the last six decades making work that entertains, provokes thought and occasionally pushes boundaries. Dive into our history and learn more about our work and our values.

A man and woman are sat down in the Pimlott building, smiling and laughing. He is on the left and wearing a blue coat. She is on the right and is wearing a green t-shirt with sheep on it. Behind them you can see Oaklands Park.

We are... community driven

In 1962 we were built by the local community, for the local community. This ethos hasn’t changed. Whatever we do, creativity and community go hand in hand – only now our community is much, much bigger.

Four members of staff gathered around a computer, working collaboratively.

We are... inclusivity champions

Fostering a collaborative and respectful environment is really important to us. Whoever you are, there's a warm welcome waiting for you at CFT. Meet our team and find out how you can join us.

Two young people are planting a young tree in front of the rehearsal room. The festival theatre can be seen in the background.

We are... sustainably minded

Want to know more about what we're doing to help reduce our impact on the planet? Check out our green initiatives and policies. If you think we can be doing better, we want to hear from you.

A group of young people wearing colourful clothes are dancing. Their hands are raised in the air above their heads, and they are smiling.

Social Impact Report

Discover more about our work and its impact through our performances, outreach and participatory programmes.

Historic CFT brochures are laid on a surface, with one in the centre labelled '1962'. An old photo of a large crowd of people behind a table can be seen at the top of the frame.

Our history

Take a quick flick through some highlights from our archive - we've got 60 years' worth of material!

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