The Questors Theatre Launches Spring Season 2026


Productions range from Ibsen's Ghosts to Tobermory: A Cat's Tale

Ibsen's play is adapted by Richard Eyre
Ibsen's play is adapted by Richard Eyre. Picture: The Questors

December 11, 2025

This spring season at Questors Theatre brings together an diverse range of playwrights, spanning the 19th century to the modern day. Henrik Ibsen’s searing realism, John Galsworthy’s social critique, David Hare’s political drama, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s timeless children’s tale, H.H. Munro’s sharp satire, and Mark Haddon’s award-winning contemporary novel all feature in adaptations and productions that showcase the breadth of theatrical storytelling.

Audiences can expect everything from probing moral dilemmas and biting wit to magical transformations and mysteries solved by extraordinary characters.

Ghosts

by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Richard Eyre
16 – 24 January | The Studio
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Ibsen’s shocking drama explores the destructive legacy of Captain Alving, whose hidden sins resurface to haunt his family. Mrs Alving’s attempt to protect her son Oswald unravels as buried secrets come to light, proving that history cannot be escaped. Eyre’s acclaimed translation gives the play devastating new intensity.

Loyalties

by John Galsworthy
23 – 31 January | The Playhouse
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Set in 1922, this tense drama examines class prejudice and antisemitism in English high society. When Ferdinand De Levis accuses Captain Dancy of theft, the Establishment must decide whether to side with morality or tradition. Galsworthy’s play remains strikingly relevant, exposing the darker undercurrents beneath genteel society.

Loyalties is from the writer of the Forsythe Saga. Picture: The Questors

The Vertical Hour

by David Hare
13 – 21 February | The Studio
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This intellectual drama pits passion and politics against each other in the Shropshire hills. Former war reporter Nadia, her boyfriend Philip, and his father Oliver engage in a fraught 24 hours of debate and revelation. Hare’s play, written after the Iraq invasion, remains as biting and resonant today as ever.

A couple divided over the impact of war. Picture: The Questors

The Secret Garden

Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
24 – 28 February | The Playhouse
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Mary Lennox, orphaned and sent to her uncle’s manor, discovers a neglected garden that mirrors her own loneliness. As she brings the garden back to life, she transforms herself and those around her. This beloved story is brought to the stage by Questors Youth Theatre, celebrating the magic of nature and friendship.

Tobermory: A Cat’s Tale

by H.H. Munro, adapted by Rachel Moorhead
13 – 21 March | The Studio
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At a 1930s house party, polite society is thrown into chaos when a guest reveals her startling experiment. If true, it could overturn the natural order forever. Based on Munro’s short story, this witty black comedy explores betrayal, manners, and the curious bond between pets and people.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens
20 – 28 March | The Playhouse
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Christopher, a boy who loves facts and mathematics but struggles with lies and mysteries, sets out to discover who killed his neighbour’s dog. His investigation leads to revelations that upend his world. This award-winning adaptation of Haddon’s novel is a powerful story of resilience and discovery.

Questors offers annual season passes, giving theatre lovers the chance to attend multiple productions at reduced prices. Options include single (£45), joint (£90), and concession (£20 for under 30s and those on benefits). Pass holders enjoy discounts on tickets and special offers for visiting companies.

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