The Box of Delights is a play by Piers Torday based on the 1935 children's novel of the same name by John Masefield.
| 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 | |
Production history edit
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.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3]
References edit
- ^ 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.