We are delighted to offer an exciting Ariel Theatre Trip to the beautiful Chichester Festival Theatre to see Shakespeare's magical comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, on Tuesday 29th September 2026.
"Lord, what fools these mortals be!"
Join us in the exuberant, enchanted world of Shakespeare's much-loved comedy. Artistic Director Justin Audibert follows his hugely successful productions of Hamlet and Redlands with this riotously entertaining new staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream, co-directed with CFT Associate Director Hannah Joss.
Set against the backdrop of Sussex rave culture in the 1990s, this fresh and vibrant production follows four spirited young lovers who escape into a forest filled with mischievous fairies, magical potions and unexpected transformations. As traditional values clash with freedom and hedonism, a whirlwind of confusion, comedy and conflicting desires unfolds.
The production features comedian and satirist Munya Chawawa making his theatrical debut as Bottom, alongside Jemima Rooper as Titania, promising a memorable evening of laughter, magic and theatrical brilliance.
Thanks to an incredible discount secured by Ariel, (these seats would normally be sold between £40-£50 full price), we have been able to obtain a limited number of tickets at the exceptional price of £15! As the seats are only being held for a limited time, the deadline for payment is Friday 10th July 2026.
Trip Details
Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Performance Start Time: 7.30pm
Who can attend? Ariel students in Years 7–13 at the time of the trip (students will be required to wear their Ariel uniform to the theatre)
Ticket Price: £15 per student (inclusive of administration fees)
Travel Arrangements
Students will be supervised throughout the performance by Ariel tutors. However, transport to and from the theatre must be arranged by parents/carers.
Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester Railway Station is approximately 1 mile (20 minutes' walk) from the theatre.
Parking is available on-site at the theatre.
Arrival and Collection
• Drop-off: Between 6.45pm and 7.00pm at the main entrance to the theatre, where students will be met and signed in by Ariel tutors before the 7.30pm performance.
• Collection: Approximately 10.15pm. A confirmed collection time will be provided closer to the date of the trip.
Places Are Limited
As we have only been allocated a small number of discounted tickets, places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment of £15 is required, upon signing up, to secure your place.
Please note that if there is insufficient interest in the trip, it will unfortunately not be able to go ahead. We therefore encourage families to book early to avoid disappointment and to help us confirm arrangements as soon as possible.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to experience one of Shakespeare's most magical and entertaining plays, brought to life in a bold and imaginative new production at one of the country's leading theatres.
We look forward to sharing this wonderful theatrical experience with our Ariel students!