The 25th Annual Putnam County

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CREDITS:

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International

All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

Production Credits

Music & Lyrics by:
William Finn

Book by:
Rachel Sheinkin

Conceived by:
Rebecca Feldman

Additional Material by:
Jay Reiss

Originally Directed on Broadway by :
James Lapine

  • Wednesday 18th March to Saturday 21st March 2026

  • The Richard Whitmore Studio

  • Big Spirit Youth Theatre

  • Performance Status: Book
  • Performance Status: Book
  • Performance Status: Book
  • Performance Status: Book

Summary

An eclectic group of  mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! 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.

  • Presented by Big Spirit as part of a double-bill with Downton Shabby.
  • You can choose you see one or both productions, but you get a discount if you choose both.
  • £13 each or £20 for both (concessions of £10 each or £15 for both)
  • To obtain the discount you must book the performances in the same booking and for the same date.