Down to Chance

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Event Details

Event Date:

23-10-2026

Start time: 20:00

End time: 21:15

Event Short Description

A heart-warming and uplifting true story of a radio reporter heroine during the Alaska Earthquake

Event Information

Anchorage, Alaska. 1964. The largest earthquake in US history. A part-time radio reporter, her teenage intern, a general on leave, and a local hobbyist find themselves at the centre of a remarkable relief effort. Genie Chance, live on air, must take unimaginable risks to save her community and family from chaos. Based on the incredible true story of the Great Alaskan Earthquake, Down to Chance is a heart-warming portrait of a community in crisis with the whole world listening in.

This uplifting hit play evokes the golden age of radio and the enduring influence and power of regional media. In October 2026 it is touring venues across south east England following sold out runs in London and Edinburgh. The Scotsman described it as ‘a laugh out loud love letter to the Golden Age of radio’ in a four star review.

Down to Chance is a true immersive experience with carefully sourced vintage props and costumes that bring Genie and the sixties setting to life.

Admission Details

Adult: £15

Child:

Child Age Limit:

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Organiser Details

Name: Chichester Festival Theatre

Telephone: 01243 781312

Email: hello@cft.org.uk

Website: https://www.cft.org.uk/thenest

Venue Details

Address: Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP

Telephone: 01243 781312

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