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Warwick CV34 6LE
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Welcome 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.

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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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Casting Information

Please see below for details of current and upcoming auditions, rehearsal schedules and performance dates.

Shakespeare Young Company & Pucks

Auditions Now Open – Shakespeare Young Company & Pucks Playbox Theatre

Shakespeare Young Company is now in its 20th year and remains one of our most popular specialist programmes. The company is divided into two groups:

  • Pucks – for younger members
  • SYC – for those progressing from Pucks or with advanced experience

This unique company explores the world of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, using performance-led and exciting rehearsal room techniques. Work is staged in evocative, unusual locations – from shortened scripts to immersive experiences, such as the atmospheric medieval crypt at St Mary’s Church.

This summer, Pucks will stage a 30-minute version of Romeo and Juliet.

SYC & Pucks Audition Information
Playbox Professionals Training Programme

Applications Now Open – Playbox Professionals Training Programme For aspiring actors, directors, creators and communicators

The Playbox Professionals Training Programme, known as ‘Professionals’ is one of Playbox Theatre’s core advanced-level ensembles, specially designed for members with ambitions to pursue careers in the arts, media, or communication.

This exciting, high-level course explores:

  • Acting and movement
  • Directing and devising
  • Articulation and idea development
  • The relevance of theatre arts in today’s world

We aim to equip members for drama school and university entry, through audition preparation, scene work, and deep exploration of contemporary and European theatre techniques.

Sessions take place at The Dream Factory, Warwick, on Saturdays, 9:00–11:00am, and are limited to a small, focused group of committed members.

Experience the Ensemble in Action Come and watch Playbox Professionals perform in Director’s Cut this June at The Studio—where members present their end-of-year directing projects. This is a fantastic way to see the ensemble at work.

Audition Details
Goodnight Mr Tom

Goodnight Mr Tom

Director: Mary King

Join us for this powerful and beloved story which follows young William Beech, evacuated from London during WWII, who finds an unexpected bond with the reclusive Mr Tom in the countryside. It’s a heart-warming and deeply moving tale of friendship, healing, and resilience.

Casting

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

Electra

Electra

Director: Emily Quash

This timeless tragedy follows the fiercely determined Electra as she navigates grief, betrayal, and the burning desire for justice after the murder of her father, King Agamemnon. Bound by duty and driven by vengeance, she awaits the return of her brother Orestes to reclaim their family’s honour. A powerful and emotionally charged story of loyalty, legacy, and the devastating weight of revenge. Directed by Emily Quash, this version will delve into Sophocles’ ancient tale of vengeance, grief, and justice through a modern lens.

Casting

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Playbox Christmas Production 2025:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Casting

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

Auditions Now Open – Shakespeare Young Company & Pucks Playbox Theatre

Shakespeare Young Company is now in its 20th year and remains one of our most popular specialist programmes. The company is divided into two groups:

  • Pucks – for younger members
  • SYC – for those progressing from Pucks or with advanced experience

This unique company explores the world of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, using performance-led and exciting rehearsal room techniques. Work is staged in evocative, unusual locations – from shortened scripts to immersive experiences, such as the atmospheric medieval crypt at St Mary’s Church.

This summer, Pucks will stage a 30-minute version of Romeo and Juliet.

SYC & Pucks Audition Information

Applications Now Open – Playbox Professionals Training Programme For aspiring actors, directors, creators and communicators

The Playbox Professionals Training Programme, known as ‘Professionals’ is one of Playbox Theatre’s core advanced-level ensembles, specially designed for members with ambitions to pursue careers in the arts, media, or communication.

This exciting, high-level course explores:

  • Acting and movement
  • Directing and devising
  • Articulation and idea development
  • The relevance of theatre arts in today’s world

We aim to equip members for drama school and university entry, through audition preparation, scene work, and deep exploration of contemporary and European theatre techniques.

Sessions take place at The Dream Factory, Warwick, on Saturdays, 9:00–11:00am, and are limited to a small, focused group of committed members.

Experience the Ensemble in Action Come and watch Playbox Professionals perform in Director’s Cut this June at The Studio—where members present their end-of-year directing projects. This is a fantastic way to see the ensemble at work.

Audition Details

Goodnight Mr Tom

Director: Mary King

Join us for this powerful and beloved story which follows young William Beech, evacuated from London during WWII, who finds an unexpected bond with the reclusive Mr Tom in the countryside. It’s a heart-warming and deeply moving tale of friendship, healing, and resilience.

Casting

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

Electra

Director: Emily Quash

This timeless tragedy follows the fiercely determined Electra as she navigates grief, betrayal, and the burning desire for justice after the murder of her father, King Agamemnon. Bound by duty and driven by vengeance, she awaits the return of her brother Orestes to reclaim their family’s honour. A powerful and emotionally charged story of loyalty, legacy, and the devastating weight of revenge. Directed by Emily Quash, this version will delve into Sophocles’ ancient tale of vengeance, grief, and justice through a modern lens.

Casting

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

Playbox Christmas Production 2025:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Casting

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

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Playbox Masterclasses

Watch this space for details of upcoming Playbox Masterclasses!

Posted on: August 8, 2024
Hamblett

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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Posted on: May 5, 2023
Staging Classics

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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Posted on: March 3, 2022
Interview with Les Petites Beautés

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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Playbox Theatre
The Dream Factory
Stratford Road
Warwick CV34 6LE
United Kingdom​