Piers Tordays magical stage adaptation of the classic childrens Christmas tale by John Masefield. There are tricks and then theres magicAfter 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 Masefields classic childrens novel this festive production opened at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre StratforduponAvon in October 2023 based on the original staging at Wiltons Music Hall London 2017.Very charming . . . and wildly imaginative. Daily Telegraph on the 2017 premiereA classic winters night yarn told with energy and flair. The Stage on the 2023 revival