


Director: Neil Wood
Musical Director: Martin Lay
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
24 June - 04 July 2026
Theatre@41, York
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.
Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
A riotous ride complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favourite. Currently running on Off-Broadway too!
Performances
Wed 24 June 2026 - 7.30pm
Thu 25 Jun 2026 - 7.30pm
Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 7.30pm
Sat 27 Jun 2026 - 2.30 & 7.30pm
Sun 28 Jun 2026 - 2.00pm
Tue 30 Jun 2026 - 7.30pm
Wed 01 Jul 2026 - 7.30pm
Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 7.30pm
Fri 03 Jul 2026 - 7.30pm
Sat 04 Jul 2026 - 2.30 & 7.30pm
Theatre@41
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk