2026 Season

We are delighted to announce our 2026 Season.

The performance dates are below. All shows have a 6 week rehearsal period in the Theatre before the week of performance. The Auditions are held over two nights usually 2-3 weeks before the start of rehearsals. An informal readthrough of the play will be held a week before the auditions so that everyone can have a chance to hear it read and talk to the Director and creative team behind the show.

Become a Member of Network Theatre (£10 per annum) and audition for all or any of the shows.

BU21 – Wednesday 4 February – Saturday 7 February 2026
by Stuart Slade – Directed by Billy Arthur

Readthrough on Friday 7 November 2025 at 7pm – no need to book and all welcome

Auditions on Friday 14 November and Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 7pm – you must be a member to audition and book a place

Phedre – Wednesday 25 March – Saturday 28 March 2026
by Jean Racine in a Translation by Ted Hughes – Directed by Michael Reilly

Readthrough on Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 7pm – no need to book and all welcome

Auditions on Wednesday 14 January and Friday 16 January 2026 at 7pm – you must be a member to audition and book a place

Readthrough on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 7pm – no need to book and all welcome

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – Tuesday 9 June – Saturday 13 June 2026
by Simon Stephens (based on Mark Haddon’s novel) – Directed by Alex T Hornby

Auditions on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 7pm – you must be a member to audition and book a place

The Crucible (subject to license from Concord Theatricals) – Wednesday 23 – Saturday 26 September 2026
by Arthur Miller – Directed by Emily Denton

Readthrough on Thursday 9 July 2026 at 7pm – no need to book and all welcome

Auditions on Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 July 2026 at 7pm – you must be a member to audition and book a place

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche – Wednesday 14 – Saturday 17 October 2026
Readthrough on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 7pm – no need to book and all welcome

Auditions on Monday 3 and Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 7pm – you must be a member to audition and book a place

A Bunch of Amateurs – Wednesday 2 – Saturday 5 December 2026
by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman – Directed by Fred Johnson

Readthrough TBC but possibly on Tuesday 22 September – no need to book and all welcome

Auditions TBC but possibly on Tuesday 29 September and Friday 2 October 2026 at 7pm – you must be a member to audition and book a place