Wonder Boy written by Ross Willis and directed by Olivier-award winning Sally Cookson following its triumphant 2022 premiere at Bristol Old Vic comes to The Lowry, Salford from 12th to 16th November as part of a UK tour.
Wonder Boy is a heart-warming and inspiring story about the power of communication told through the experiences of 12-year-old Sonny who stammers and has to find his way in a world ruled by vicious vowels, confusing consonants and 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.
LISTINGS
Title: Wonder Boy
Dates: Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 November 2024
Venue: The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Web: thelowry.com
Duration: 90 mins (no interval)
