After a seemingly chance encounter on a train, orphaned schoolboy Kay Harker finds himself the guardian of a small wooden box with powers beyond his wildest dreams.
Caught up in a battle between two powerful magicians, Kay fights to save not just the people he loves but also the future of Christmas itself.This fantastically festive production is directed by Justin Audibert and designed by RSC Associate Artist Tom Piper with puppetry by Samual Wyer, movement by Simon Pittman and video by Nina Dunn. The show has a cast of 18 actors.
This production is based on the original stage production first produced by Wilton’s Music Hall and Hero Productions at Wilton’s Music Hall.
Suitable for age 7+.
To book tickets see www.rsc.org.uk/the-box-of-delights/tickets and to see more about the show, with cast and content advisory see here www.rsc.org.uk/the-box-of-delights
1. The Box of Delights
Stage designer Tom Piper's a sketch of a scene near the beginning of the story when Kay Harker is on the train Photo: Tom Piper
2. The Box of Delights, RSC
Tom Piper's design image of Kay Harker appearing to swim underwater Photo: Tom Piper
3. The Box of Delights - RSC
Tom Piper's design drawing of a scene where the character of Peter becomes a trout and dives and appears to swim through a pool. Photo: Tom Piper
4. The Box of Delights RSC
Tom Piper's stage design of the magical Phoenix emerging from the Box of Delights Photo: Tom Piper