Broadway glamour meets Hollywood sparkle as Top Hat brings dazzling dance, classic Irving Berlin songs, and a heart warming love story to Chichester Festival Theatre this summer
★★★★
‘The whole thing oozes style and wit. Heaven. The show really does put on the ritz’
Guardian
You’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne in glorious Chichester. Sip a glass of fizz on the lawn, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy a glittering evening of 1930s glamour and romance.
Top Hat is laced with stunning choreography by Olivier and Tony award-winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes, Barbican). Expect lavish sets, gorgeous costumes and Irving Berlin’s irresistible score which includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz.
★★★★
‘Phillip Attmore’s tap-dancing skills shine’
The Times
★★★★
‘Lucy St. Louis delivers perfection’
Jonathan Baz
Get a glimpse of Broadway’s Phillip Attmore, Fred and Adele Astaire Award-winner and Playbill Breakout star, and West End leading lady Lucy St. Louis (Wicked, Phantom of the Opera) in rehearsals.
Based on the classic 1935 film which starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, we meet Broadway star Jerry Travers who arrives in London to open a new show. He crosses paths with model Dale Tremont, whose beauty sleep is rudely interrupted by Jerry tap dancing in the hotel suite above hers. Instantly smitten, Jerry vows to abandon his bachelor life to win her – but the path of true love never does run smooth. Especially since Dale has mistaken Jerry for his hapless producer Horace, who’s trying to avoid the wrath of his formidable wife Madge, and Dale’s own fiery Italian admirer is planning a trip to Venice for her to showcase his couture gowns…
CFT want everyone to have the best possible experience; it’s one of their top priorities. Find out what facilities and accessible performances CFT have in place to help during your visit. Their friendly Box Office team are always happy to chat if you think you might need help but you’re not sure what to ask for.
There are lots of accessible performances for Top Hat including BSL interpretation, captioned, touch tours and audio description. Assistance dogs are welcome and there are 16 wheelchair spaces across the auditorium. Find out more at www.cft.org.uk/accessibility or contact access@cft.org.uk / 01243 781312 (web chat available at www.cft.org.uk). Generous concessions available for Access List members. (T&Cs apply).