Playbox Member EssentialsWelcome to the area of the website that is dedicated to everything our young people need to know, in order to make sure they have the most up-to-date information about what’s available to them at Playbox Theatre.
Here you will find upcoming audition information, as well as details of rehearsal and performance dates, so that you can check your family’s availability and sign up for future castings. You’ll also be able to check what special opportunities are available to members, including masterclasses, research & development sessions, and extra events that we think you will be interested in.
The Members’ Area also keeps you in the loop regarding what some of our young people are getting up to – special news, successes and initiatives.
Scroll down to find the information you need. We’d love to hear from you too! If you have news to share, or you have any questions about upcoming Playbox Theatre opportunities, please contact us.
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Please see below for details of current and upcoming auditions, rehearsal schedules and performance dates.
When Tom Long is sent away to his aunt and uncle’s quiet, gardenless flat to quarantine, he expects a summer of boredom. But when the grandfather clock in the hallway strikes thirteen, the doors open onto a secret, sun-drenched Victorian garden that shouldn’t exist. Part ghost story, part time-travelling adventure, this production explores the thin veil between the past and the present through the eyes of two lonely children.
A dusk-till-dawn immersive odyssey inspired by the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. Audiences arrive as guests at a wedding before being led through a multi-layered journey across indoor and outdoor spaces at The Dream Factory. A once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience marking the height of summer.
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This July, Lucy Griffiths and Jack Hobson bring fresh energy to a much-loved tradition with Harmony, a summer cabaret for front of house at The Dream Factory. Reimagined many times over the year by Playbox’s members, it’s set to be a truly lovely evening of music, warmth, and collaboration and we look forward to seeing what they create.
As the leaves begin to fall, a modern demigod discovers ancient powers and dangerous secrets on a quest to stop a war of the gods. A thrilling musical, family-friendly adventure bringing the world of modern mythology to exuberant life.
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Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed, politically charged drama — presented with boldness and immediacy for contemporary audiences. This new production explores the political tensions of the time in a way that feels direct, thoughtful, and engaging for today’s audiences.
We’re so excited to announce our Christmas production of Peter Pan — a festive adventure full of wonder, laughter, and just a little bit of fairy dust. This year, we invite you to leave the everyday behind and journey with us to Neverland, where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and no one ever has to grow up.
When Tom Long is sent away to his aunt and uncle’s quiet, gardenless flat to quarantine, he expects a summer of boredom. But when the grandfather clock in the hallway strikes thirteen, the doors open onto a secret, sun-drenched Victorian garden that shouldn’t exist. Part ghost story, part time-travelling adventure, this production explores the thin veil between the past and the present through the eyes of two lonely children.
A dusk-till-dawn immersive odyssey inspired by the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. Audiences arrive as guests at a wedding before being led through a multi-layered journey across indoor and outdoor spaces at The Dream Factory. A once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience marking the height of summer.
Register to Audition
This July, Lucy Griffiths and Jack Hobson bring fresh energy to a much-loved tradition with Harmony, a summer cabaret for front of house at The Dream Factory. Reimagined many times over the year by Playbox’s members, it’s set to be a truly lovely evening of music, warmth, and collaboration and we look forward to seeing what they create.
As the leaves begin to fall, a modern demigod discovers ancient powers and dangerous secrets on a quest to stop a war of the gods. A thrilling musical, family-friendly adventure bringing the world of modern mythology to exuberant life.
Register to Audition
Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed, politically charged drama — presented with boldness and immediacy for contemporary audiences. This new production explores the political tensions of the time in a way that feels direct, thoughtful, and engaging for today’s audiences.
We’re so excited to announce our Christmas production of Peter Pan — a festive adventure full of wonder, laughter, and just a little bit of fairy dust. This year, we invite you to leave the everyday behind and journey with us to Neverland, where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and no one ever has to grow up.
Watch this space for details of upcoming Playbox Masterclasses!
Hambletts present Hamblett A darkly funny delve into identity, mortality and what it is ‘to be’? A young woman from Stratford-upon-Avon receives a shocking diagnosis. Entering the hospital MRI scanner, she contemplates her uncanny connection with Hamlet. Through dialogue between …
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The early thoughts on Chimes at Midnight of Consultant Director, Stewart McGill Auditions for next season’s Shakespeare Chimes at Midnight yet again reveal the importance of revaluing the so called ‘classical’ canon. We label the works classics because over the years – …
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Beauty & The Beast was Playbox Theatre’s spectacular Christmas production in 2021. Whilst this was presented by a senior cast, we invited three younger members to make special guest appearances as Petite Beauté (Little Beauty). Belle, Izzy and Matilda shared …
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