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CSF Autumn 2026

Canterbury, autumn 1065. As the ‘saintly’ King Edward lies dying, the mood in Hilda’s mead hall is dark.

Behind the scenes, Queen Edith schemes with corrupt clerics to save herself – and thwart the ambitions of her hated brother Harold.

A new play by Stewart Ross.

In conjunction with the Canterbury Commemoration Society.

Address: Lanfranc Studio Theatre, EKC Canterbury College, New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3AJ

Poster by Beth Stone

CSF's annual winter comedy is back!

Tickets are free, but we will be rattling buckets or donate now when buying your tickets.

This FREE show tells the story of a desperate theatre company turning to their last hope for funding... the MOB!

Filled with guns, gags and greatness galore, we cannot wait to present this hilarious new play by Charlotte Groombridge.

Poster by Beth Stone

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