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Did you know that Chichester Festival Theatre is home to so much more than the shows on our stages? We’re a hive of activity year-round, working with young people and adults across the community. And this year is a pretty special one for us, as we’re celebrating 40 years of our Youth Theatre!
We know that young people today are growing up with limited creative opportunities in and out of school. But being creative is so important for building confidence and learning transferrable skills. That’s where youth theatre comes in! Every week we run 42 sessions exploring drama, singing, stagecraft, and technical skills for young people aged 5 – 25, at CFT and across seven locations in West Sussex and Hampshire. Participants receive the very best training, whether they’re pursuing a career in the industry or taking the transferrable skills with them whatever path they choose.
Performing in a CFYT show is such a special experience. It gives you lots of support and you make so many incredible friend
CFYT member
The Youth Theatre is simply best in class and everyone in Chichester should share in the pride.
Gary Shipton, Editor-in-Chief, Sussex Newspapers
As a charity, we rely on support from generous people like you to continue providing these life-changing opportunities and each year we need to raise £146,000 in donations for CFYT.
Can you help us to celebrate CFYT’s 40th birthday by donating to the youth theatre?
Visit our campaign page on the Big Give website via the link below to donate today and find out more about the difference your gift will make.
Already a supporter?
You could really help the campaign by spreading the word on social media or in your WhatsApp group chats, and encouraging friends and family to donate.
A huge thank you to everyone who already generously supports CFYT, including: Yvonne and John Dean, Jerome and Elizabeth O’Hea, Liz Juniper, Greg Slay, The Patricia Routledge Foundation, the Wickens Family Foundation and those who wish to remain anonymous.
