A Tale of Two Cities
Tue 9 Feb · 19:30
Chichester Festival Theatre
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A Tale of Two Cities, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel by Terence Rattigan and John Gielgud, will be staged at Chichester Festival Theatre on 9 February 2027. Directed by Michael Fentiman, the production features Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay as they navigate love and peril during the Reign of Terror in Paris. The ticket price starts at £10.00.
In 1770s Paris, revolution is stirring. Sydney Carton is a brilliant yet cynical barrister from England. Charles Darnay is the rebel child of French aristocrats. When they both fall for charming émigré Lucie Manette, a chain of events is set in motion which will endanger everyone. As the Reign of Terror rages on the streets of Paris, for some, love is a lifeline; for others, a sentence to the guillotine.
Adapted by Terence Rattigan (The Winslow Boy, The Deep Blue Sea) and John Gielgud, based on Dickens’ classicnovel, this epic story of love, sacrifice andredemption asks: is there any price too great to pay for love? A Tale of Two Cities is a Marlowe Theatre production, directed by Michael Fentiman (Amélie, RCS’s Titus Andronicus, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Loot).
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A Tale of Two Cities takes place on Tuesday, 9 February 2027 at 19:30. The event runs until Saturday, 13 February 2027.
A Tale of Two Cities is held at Chichester Festival Theatre in Portsmouth (Oaklands Way, Chichester, PO19 6AP).
Tickets for A Tale of Two Cities are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Chichester Festival Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for A Tale of Two Cities can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
A Tale of Two Cities
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A Tale of Two Cities, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel by Terence Rattigan and John Gielgud, will be staged at Chichester Festival Theatre on 9 February 2027. Directed by Michael Fentiman, the production features Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay as they navigate love and peril during the Reign of Terror in Paris. The ticket price starts at £10.00.
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Organiser’s full description
In 1770s Paris, revolution is stirring. Sydney Carton is a brilliant yet cynical barrister from England. Charles Darnay is the rebel child of French aristocrats. When they both fall for charming émigré Lucie Manette, a chain of events is set in motion which will endanger everyone. As the Reign of Terror rages on the streets of Paris, for some, love is a lifeline; for others, a sentence to the guillotine.
Adapted by Terence Rattigan (The Winslow Boy, The Deep Blue Sea) and John Gielgud, based on Dickens’ classicnovel, this epic story of love, sacrifice andredemption asks: is there any price too great to pay for love? A Tale of Two Cities is a Marlowe Theatre production, directed by Michael Fentiman (Amélie, RCS’s Titus Andronicus, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Loot).
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities takes place on Tuesday, 9 February 2027 at 19:30. The event runs until Saturday, 13 February 2027.
Where is A Tale of Two Cities taking place?
A Tale of Two Cities is held at Chichester Festival Theatre in Portsmouth (Oaklands Way, Chichester, PO19 6AP).
How much are tickets for A Tale of Two Cities?
Tickets for A Tale of Two Cities are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Is there anywhere to stay near A Tale of Two Cities?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Chichester Festival Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for A Tale of Two Cities?
Tickets for A Tale of Two Cities can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Saturday, 13 February 2027
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