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In this raw and riveting one-woman play, we meet a young Welsh girl, Shmedic, whose dream is as pure as it is urgent: become a doctor and save her little brother Chuk from his debilitating sickle cell disease.
Ages 15+
A dazzling line-up of West End and international cabaret sensations pay tribute to legendary cabaret icons of the past, with their own unique twist.
Ages 18+
Blowjobs, bleach, and beef bourguignon. A woman’s domestic life crumbles as she is pushed to breaking point by her boyfriend’s relentless domestic incompetence - and you’ve been cast as the boyfriend. Clean Slate refuses to let you sit comfortably in the dark; it drags you into the mess. You’re not merely watching – you’re a witness, a confidante, an unwilling participant. One moment, you’re laughing; the next, the air is thick with something unspoken. Something you recognise? How many plates can pile up before they start being thrown?
NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him) Ed Patrick injects The Nest with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it. There’s plenty of laughing gas to go round.
Ages 12+
After a decade of focusing on collaborative projects, Emily Portman is back with an inspired new solo album of original songs, Dominion of Spells, planned for release in March 2026. The album debuts Emily’s dreamy piano accompaniments alongside rippling banjo-led songs, a perfect backdrop to Emily’s crystalline, disquieting vocals. Emily will perform with musical friends including guitarist Louis Campbell and cellist Lucy Revis.
Step aside H.G. Wells, take a break Jeff Wayne, go back to your trailer Tom Cruise, Lamphouse is tackling War of the Worlds and they’re doing it... on a budget!War of the Worlds (on a budget) features one actor, a loop pedal, lots of cardboard, many many hats and at least two absolutely terrifying (definitely not made out of paper) tripod puppets. Can our hero outrun the aliens, play 25 characters, unwind himself from the microphone cable, stop for a tea break and save the day before it’s too late?Featuring a full soundtrack of brand new music, and paying homage to H.G. Wells’ story with a few extra silly additions, War of the Worlds (on a budget) is the musical comedy action adventure we didn’t know we needed!
Ever since human kind developed the ability to communicate, they have created stories to help interpret the world. Many of these stories became myths and legends, some science and, most insidious of all, the politics that control billions of lives. All of these stories have one thing in common; they were created from human minds.In this show award-winning mentalist, psychological magician and mind reader Edward Crawford explores the most important stories of all; our own stories that make each of us unique. Blending laugh out loud humour and psychological trickery, Edward will tap into your thoughts, perform mind blowing predictions whilst making you, the audience, the stars of the show.Can Edward read your mind or is that just a story?
Ages 14+
Award-winning duo Paul and Laura come to The Nest! Following the Brighton Fringe Audience Choice Award win for My Heart is a Spark, they bring this joy-filled, tongue-in-cheek romp through the perils of trying too hard to be liked. If you’re meeting them for the first time, all us people pleasers have asked the same question at some point: what would you do if you stopped caring what others think?Expect music, some structured learning about sexiness and edginess, and two inner 12-year-olds embracing carefree nonchalance. Inviting “surprise and delight” and “beautifully poignant moments,” this sell-out show, now nominated for the OffFest Theatre Festival Awards, will bring laughter, fun and the inspiration to embrace who you truly are.
Will Rendle AKA "King Willy Will" is a restless romantic with a guitar, carving melody from memory and truth. Best known as the wild-hearted frontman of British cult quintet Will and the People, a father of three boys and a fiercely independent creative, his solo work strips it all back—just voice, strings, and story. Intimate, raw, and full of crooked beauty, these songs walk the line between light and shadow, hope and heartbreak. Fresh off a string of shows in the UK with his band, he will be playing a one off special intimate show at The Nest. He’s not used to an interval, so, expect the unexpected.
A joyful and poignant musical tribute to the late, great Victoria Wood.Award-winning musical comedy performer Hannah Brackenbury returns with a revamped and extended version of her much-loved tribute show Victorious.This critically acclaimed show features a generous helping of classic Victoria Wood songs including Pam, Bum to the World, Music & Movement and the unforgettable Ballad of Barry & Freda deftly interwoven with Brackenbury’s own original songs, witty poems and tender monologues, written in loving memory of her life-long comedy hero.Uplifting, hilarious and heartfelt, Victorious pays homage to one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers. Blending nostalgia and originality in equal measure, this new tour will culminate around the 10th anniversary of Victoria Wood’s passing in April 2026.A must-see for Victoria Wood fans – and anyone who loves brilliant musical comedy.
Ages 16+
Fresh from an acclaimed, award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe premiere, Biff To The Future is now touring the UK and comes to The Nest this April!The iconic villain of Back to the Future takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-traveling escapades, turning the celebrated cinematic trilogy on its head from the perspective of Biff, the bully audiences love to hate. This new, heartfelt and unauthorised parody explores the highs and lows of a life chasing power, fame and fortune, reliving Biff’s encounters with Marty and Doc across the centuries.
‘In the beginning, Katie and Body were best friends. In the beginning, Katie and Body were infinite with possibilities…’ Katie’s taken up synchronised swimming. She’s buoyant and beautiful, but it’s a lot harder than they thought. When the promise of campy fun and liberation fails to materialise, Katie feels further from her body than ever before. Join Katie and Body on their quest traversing forgiveness, beauty and whales as they ask: what does care look like for a fat body? Award-winning artist Katie Greenall and The Hale’s new show takes audiences on a joyous journey of storytelling, ebbing and flowing to explore what placing kindness and care first can look like.
Cam is a hopeless romantic, a secondary school teacher falling for a handsome stranger. Crystal is an online model, punishing men for money. One has pupils, the other only fans. But they share a shameful secret…Barbara Smith (EastEnders) brings 15 unique characters to life in a gripping new play from Erin De Frias and Dorsetborn. Lessons from Teacher x is a romcom-thriller about love, suspicion, and the warring roles we play in adult life. Who do you trust to see the real you?
The Sam Sweeney Trio brings together three of the UK’s most compelling folk musicians to play music from across Sam’s discography: Sam Sweeney (violin), Ben Nicholls (double bass), and Louis Campbell (guitar). Known for his expressive playing and bold musical vision, Sweeney leads the trio through richly textured arrangements of traditional and original material. With Nicholls’ deep, resonant bass and Campbell’s innovative guitar work, the trio crafts a sound that is both grounded in English folk tradition and alive with contemporary energy.
With David Ward, Jason Patterson, hosted by Matthew McAloone
Sienna is trying to deal with her grief by clinging on tightly to what she knows - in short, she’s seeing her dead sister everywhere she goes.Not only seeing her, but having full on conversations with her. As Emily’s presence becomes more and more overwhelming, seeping into her relationship, damaging her performance at work, and straining her commitment to her ailing parents, the line between happiness and delusion becomes blurred. How do you truly let go of someone when you imagined they’d be there forever? All The Happy Things is an award-nominated dark comedy about the power of sisterhood and grief, told through a Global Majority lens.
Every night in New Delhi, Uday Kumar (UK) answers panicked calls to the Goldmine Crypto GB Helpline fantasising about being British himself, filling his YouTube channel with visions of a sophisticated new life of affluence, fish and chips and tea with the royals. Then, a chance conversation one tea break reveals how he might make it all a reality. At dawn a mere week later, he leaves the call centre forever and boards his first ever flight, to take his place amongst the English.What happens next is the subject of Mohit Mathur’s hilarious and poignant one-man-play of high hopes humbled in Hounslow and an influencer stripped of influence amidst the brutal reality of the UK care sector, asking how and why, each year, hundreds of young men like UK vanish without trace.
A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game. And there’s nobody to say ‘quiet please’. She cannot be serious… can she? Fresh from sold-out run at Edinburgh Fringe 2025.
Dylan Ward is autistic. He has his own way of thinking and his own way of doing things, but no one seems to understand him. How do you navigate a world which operates on a completely different wavelength to the one that you’re on? Following its critically acclaimed run at Camden Fringe last year, and based on real experiences of growing up autistic, Tides (An Autism Story) combines Monty Python-esque humour with a touch of real-world drama to offer an insight into the wonderful, yet challenging world of autism... from one particularly silly individual.
Chichester Station is a 20 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi ride away, with regular direct links to London Victoria, Brighton, Portsmouth, Southampton, and Gatwick Airport. Connect to London Waterloo trains at nearby Havant. The number 60 Stagecoach bus stops near the Theatre.The M27 and A27 run along the coast, linking Hampshire, Sussex and Kent. The M3, A3, A29, A259 and A24 connect Portsmouth, Southampton, Mid-Sussex and London. Use the map above for directions to Chichester Festival Theatre. It's also worth looking out for scheduled roadworks on the West Sussex Council website.We'd encourage you to think green and minimise car travel where possible but recognise that driving may be your only travel option. If so, you have the option to carbon-offset your journey for £1, when booking your tickets. This £1 goes directly to Ecologi to support carbon-offsetting projects and international tree-planting programmes. Read more about this partnership here.
Northgate Car Park (PO19 6AA) is a 900-space council-run pay and display car park right on our doorstep, which charges from 8am until 8pm Monday - Saturday and 10am until 5pm on Sundays. You can pay by cash, card and contactless and the MiPermit app - chichester.gov.uk/mipermitThe car park can get very busy, and often full with city centre shoppers as well as our audiences. Allow plenty of time to park (especially if you're coming to a matinee!) and consider alternative car parks in Chichester. You can find all options at chichester.gov.uk/parking.If you have a Blue Badge you can park anywhere in Northgate Car Park free of charge. There are 8 non-reservable spaces close to the Theatre entrance. Visit Chichester District Council for other available car parks.
Looking for a bite to eat? You can grab food from other outlets on the CFT site, some do require booking, head to www.cft.org.uk/your-visit/food-drink for more information about what's on offer at CFT and the opening times.
We have a bar at The Nest which opens 45 minutes before the show starts so you can grab a drink before heading in. The bar is located in our small but perfectly formed front of house space which is open to the elements, we also have some seats and tables on our outdoor decking space when the weather allows.
Chichester’s new creative venue for fresh ideas, new voices and local artists. It’s part of CFT but with a more intimate, informal vibe. Think fringe theatre, stand-up comedy live music, interactive shows for early years, and community-led events - all in one welcoming space. Come see something different or start something yourself.Whether you’re watching or performing, The Nest is a place where stories are shared, experiments take shape and ideas come to life. The Nest is home to live events you won’t find anywhere else in Chichester — from up-and-coming comedians and acoustic gigs to new theatre and shows for little ones. All tickets are under £20, and it’s always unreserved bench seating. Just turn up, grab a drink, and dive in.
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