You’re invited to the musical equivalent of a finest vintage champagne! 

Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparkling dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes. Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, including Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz.

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When Broadway star Jerry Travers 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…

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There’s more... The Brasserie at the Chichester Festival Theatre is a lovely venue serving superb food. For an extra £45 you can book a 2-course pre-theatre dinner, to include a glass of wine/beer and tea/coffee to follow. (We will circulate their seasonal menu nearer the time). Or if you prefer, you can take your own picnic or make use of the theatre café and bar - plenty of outdoor seating, or inside seated areas if weather is not so good! We aim to get to Chichester at 5.00pm.

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Excursion cost:

£75pp theatre ticket only, or

£120pp with two-course pre-theatre dinner with wine and coffee

to include top price theatre ticket, two-course dinner if selected, coach travel, driver's gratuity and administrative charges.

Please add £5 for non-Member guests

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Please note that your booking is not fully confirmed until paid for. Please reserve as soon as possible and pay by THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2025