2026 Season

We are delighted to announce our 2026 Season. Apart from our first two shows BU21 and Phedre, we are still awaiting confirmation that we have the license to perform all our other shows. We are, however, confident that licenses will be forthcoming.

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

A 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

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

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

A Streetcar Named Desire – Wednesday 23 – Saturday 26 September 2026
by Tennessee Williams – 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
by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood – Directed by Owen Thomas James

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 – 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