Following the success of our recent pantomime Rapunzel, Richings Players is excited to be working on our next production: Brainstorm - a bold, inventive and thought-provoking piece of theatre that places young people and their voices at its very heart.

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Brainstorm explores what is happening inside the teenage brain, blending accessible neuroscience with the real-life experiences of young people. It examines adolescence as a time of intense change, emotion and possibility, looking at risk-taking, identity, independence and emotional volatility not as problems to be solved, but as natural and vital parts of growing up. The result is a fast-paced, often funny and deeply honest piece of theatre that resonates with audiences of all ages.

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Our recent launch night gave a powerful glimpse of what this production will become. Parents were invited to write letters to their teenage selves, while the young people connected in their own way - creating shared playlists and chatting together, immediately forming a strong sense of ensemble. The first read-through was punchy, confident and emotionally charged, setting the tone for a rehearsal process designed to give teenagers space to bond, share experiences and express their own points of view as developing adults.

 

Rehearsals are youth-led, with no parents present, allowing trust, confidence and creativity to flourish.

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Under the direction of Ev, Brainstorm is already shaping up to be something very special. The energy, honesty and openness shown at the launch night has made it clear that this will be a striking, contemporary and deeply engaging production.

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Performance Dates
14th–16th May 2026
7.30pm each evening

 

We cannot wait to share the final production with our audiences and to continue Richings Players’ commitment to theatre that entertains, challenges and sparks conversation.