Description

Book Synopsis

Piers Torday''s magical stage adaptation of the classic children''s Christmas tale by John Masefield.

There are tricks, and then there''s magic!

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 only the people he loves but the future of Christmas itself.

Adapted by Piers Today from John Masefield''s classic children''s novel, this festive production opened at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, in October 2023, based on the original staging at Wilton''s Music Hall, London, 2017.

''Very charming . . . and wildly imaginative.'' Daily Telegraph (on the 2017 premiere)

''A classic winter's night yarn told with energy and flair.'' The Stage (on the 2023 revival)

The Box of Delights

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Piers Torday, John Masefield

    £10.44

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £10.99 – you save £0.55 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Fri 2 Oct 2026.

    2 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Box of Delights by Piers Torday

      Book details

      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 2 November 2023
      ISBN-13 9780571390151
      978-0571390151
      ISBN-10 0571390153
      Also in:
      Poetry

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Piers Torday''s magical stage adaptation of the classic children''s Christmas tale by John Masefield.

      There are tricks, and then there''s magic!

      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 only the people he loves but the future of Christmas itself.

      Adapted by Piers Today from John Masefield''s classic children''s novel, this festive production opened at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, in October 2023, based on the original staging at Wilton''s Music Hall, London, 2017.

      ''Very charming . . . and wildly imaginative.'' Daily Telegraph (on the 2017 premiere)

      ''A classic winter's night yarn told with energy and flair.'' The Stage (on the 2023 revival)

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account