"Stylish and absorbing show that will delight audiences of all ages" (Evening Standard ★★★★ December 2017)

Once upon a time, there were two great sorcerers, Ramon Lulli and Arnold of Todi. To decide who was the most powerful, they made a wager. Who could invent the most incredible magical power, never seen before?

After a year, Ramon returned with an elixir, which would grant the drinker eternal life. But then Arnold revealed his invention.

A box of his own invention. A mysterious and wondrous Box of Delights, with dark powers.

Before Ramon could respond, Arnold disappeared, taking his Box with him.

Now centuries later, a boy on a train travelling home for the holidays, is about to be drawn into an ancient magical struggle, that will see him fighting not just for his life, but to save Christmas itself. 

Watch out, Kay Harker, for the wolves are running…

Based on the much loved and critically acclaimed festive children’s classic by John Masefield, a direct forerunner to Narnia and Harry Potter, known to many through the legendary BBC adaptation, you can now experience the enthralling wonder of Masefield’s world for yourself, from flying cars to fiery phoenixes, live, only at Wilton’s Music Hall.

"Truly charming festive treat that will thrill the kids while entrancing the adults. Recommended." (★★★★ What’s On Stage, December 2017)

The Creative Team includes Director Justin Audibert (Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre and Artistic Director of the Unicorn Theatre) and Olivier awarding-winning Designer Tom Piper, best-known recently as the designer of the poppy installation at the Tower of London – Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red. 

To celebrate Wilton’s production of The Box of Delights by Piers Torday based on the novel by John Masefield, we are running a drawing competition for Key Stage 2 (years 3-6). We would like you to draw or paint a picture of what you imagine might be contained within the magical Box of Delights.

The winning entry will be printed on the front cover of The Box of Delights programme for the duration of the production’s run at Wilton’s, 30th November – 5th January. The winner will also receive four tickets to see a performance of their choice of The Box of Delights, subject to availability, and £100 worth of books for their school, courtesy of Hachette Children's Books, including all of Piers Torday's books and his spellbinding new novel The Lost Magician.

Closing date Wednesday 21st November at 12.00 (midday). We will not be able to return submitted work.

- Make a picture of what you think might be in the Box of Delights.

- Use any materials, techniques or processes (for example drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, computer aided design, collage, montage) to make your piece, as long as the entry is two dimensional.

- The entry must be no bigger than A4.
- Entries will be judged on originality and creativity, boldness and impact. Judges will include: Piers Torday and members of The Box of Delights company. 

- Submit entries with entry form to: The Box of Delights Competition, Wilton’s Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley, London, E1 8JB. Or you can scan your entries and send to info@wiltons.org.uk.

DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM