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Wonder Boy

Tue 12 Nov 2024 Sat 16 Nov 2024

PW Productions Ltd presents
The Bristol Old Vic production of
WONDER BOY

Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls) directs the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of WONDER BOY by Ross Willis, a heart-warming and inspiring story about the power of communication.

★★★★★ “An audaciously inventive, sparky yet sensitive, giddily enjoyable new play that deserves to be packed to the rafters” Guardian

Sonny is twelve. He stammers and is finding his way in a world ruled by vicious vowels, confusing consonants, and let’s not forget the biggest beast of them all – small talk.

Sonny’s only friend is Captain Chatter, a comic book hero of his own creation, but in the realworld, language is power and Sonny must find a way to be heard. When cast in the school production of Hamlet by the Headteacher, he finds the real heroes are closer than he thinks. Packed with playful humour, dazzling visuals and thrilling original music this innovative production includes live creative captioning on stage throughout.

Winner of the 2023 Writers’ Guild Award for Best Play.


Reviews

★★★★★ ‘AUDIENCE ROARING WITH LAUGHTER AND LOVE FROM THE FIRST MINUTE’
Whatsonstage

★★★★★ ‘IT'S SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL’
The Guardian

★★★★ ‘BOUNDINGLY IMAGINATIVE’
The Times

Additional Information

 

Age Recommendation 12+ (strong language throughout)

 

Running Time 90 mins (no interval)

 

Post show talk  |  Tuesday 12th November.

 

Accessible Performances

BSL Interpreted by Emma Jane Mansfield | Tues 12 November 2024 at 7.30pm

Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Fri 15 November 2024 at 7.30pm. Touch Tour at 6.30pm.

Relaxed | Thurs 14th at 2pm

 

To book accessible performances, please email access@thelowry.com or call 0161 876 2183

 

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