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Poor Shirley Must Make Her Escape

Thu 6 – Fri 7 Nov 2025

About Poor Shirley Must Make Her Escape

On a train from Ljubljana to Budapest, two strangers collide - one running from her past, the other searching for a future. What unfolds is a transformative confrontation between dreams, regrets, and the courage to face what’s next. 

Tom George Hammond’s extraordinary new tragi-comedy received rave reviews when it premiered in London last year. With creative support from award winning director Sean Turner, the original cast are reunited for an all new production.

4 Stars

Captivates the audience immediately

The New Current


Cast: 

Shirley - Maya McQueen | Kieran - Will Taylor | Soldier - Daniel Copeland


Prices & info

General admission | £12

Access tickets

Access tickets may be available for Access Members. Select the relevant Access tickets in the basket to receive your discount (where applicable). 

Prologue £5 tickets

£5 Prologue tickets may be available to Prologue members aged 16-30. Please note you will be required to bring ID with you to the event.

Groups

You can book up to ten tickets online. Want to book more? Email groups@cft.org.uk 

Only one reduction applies per ticket, and all discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Box Office. ID may be required for certain discounts.

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Venue

The Nest£12
Age Guidance
Ages 14+
Running time
1 hour and 20 minutes
Age Guidance
Ages 14+
Running time
1 hour and 20 minutes
A stage for every story

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Contact Details

Call: 01243 781312 Call: 01243 781312 Email: hello@cft.org.uk Email: hello@cft.org.uk
Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP


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