| The Box of Delights | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Piers Torday |
| Based on | The Box of Delights by John Masefield |
| Date premiered | 1 December 2017 |
| Place premiered | Wilton's Music Hall, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | |
The Box of Delights is a play by Piers Torday based on the 1935 children's novel of the same name by John Masefield.
Production history
The play made its world premiere at Wilton's Music Hall in London (in a co-production by Hero Productions) on 1 December 2017, running until 6 January 2018. The production was directed by Justin Audibert and designed by Tom Piper. The production returned the following year from 30 November 2018 until 5 January 2019.
A revival of the play produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company opened at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Stratford-upon-Avon on 31 October 2023, running until 7 January 2024 with the original creative team.
References
- Billington, Michael (2017-12-11). "The Box of Delights review – festive treat lifts the lid on a world of wonders". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- Admin (2018-12-06). "The Box of Delights at Wilton's Music Hall | Review". LondonTheatre1. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- "Mystery and magic in RSC's winter show The Box of Delights". BBC News. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-20.