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Age guidance: 12+. The show contains references to suicide, parental death and strong language (Click here for Content Advisory Notes)
Running time: 90 minutes without an interval
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★★★★★ 'An audaciously inventive, sparky yet sensitive, giddily enjoyable new play that deserves to be packed to the rafters' Guardian
★★★★★ ‘Audience roaring with laughter and love from the first minute’ WhatsOnStage
★★★★ ‘Boundingly imaginative’ The Times
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.
Sonny is twelve. Living with a stammer, he’s 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 real-world 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.
PW Productions Ltd presents the Bristol Old Vic Production
Schools Rates
Newham schools: £12 per person
All other schools: £14 per person
Group Bookings
If you buy nine standard rate tickets then you get the 10th free. Group bookings (of nine or more tickets) can only be booked over the phone or in person.
Hilson Agbangbe - Sonny
Ciaran O'Breen - Captain Chatter
Naia Elliott-Spence - Roshi
Jessica Murrain - Mum/Fish
Eva Scott - Wainwright
Samir Mahat - Understudy Sonny
Matt Lim - Understudy Captain Chatter
Hannah Balogun - Understudy Roshi
Meg Matthews - Understudy Mum/Fish/Wainwright
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