Is it better to have a pig's heart that works… than a human heart that doesn't?
Cameron is thirteen, and all he wants is to be normal – have friends, go to school, and dive to the bottom of his local swimming pool. But he desperately needs a heart transplant and time is running out. When he’s finally offered a new heart, Cameron must choose how far he’ll go to get his life back.
From the multi award-winning writer Malorie Blackman OBE, author of Noughts and Crosses, this brilliant novel is brought to life in a brand-new adaptation by Winsome Pinnock, and is directed by Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu in a Unicorn co-production with Sheffield Theatres and Children’s Theatre Partnership.
Pig Heart Boy was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and adapted by the BBC into a Bafta award-winning TV series.
“I’m thrilled that my novel ‘Pig Heart Boy’ is being adapted for the stage and touring the UK in 2025. It’s an incredible honour to see this story brought to life, allowing new audiences to experience its heart and message through the magic of theatre.”
Malorie Blackman
A Children’s Theatre Partnership, Unicorn Theatre and Sheffield Theatres Production
A powerful story about friendship, loyalty and family
The Guardian
Engrossing
The Telegraph
PHOTOS
CAST
Immanuel Yeboah
Cameron
Christine During
Cathy/Julie
Akil Young
Mike/Andrew
Tré Medley
Dr Bryce
Christina Ngoyi
Marilyn
Rhys Lanahan
Male Understudy
Olivia Williams Freeman
Female Understudy
Chia Phoenix
Nan/Trudy
COMPANY
Malorie Blackman
Based on the novel by
Winsome Pinnock
Adapted by
Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu
Directed by
Paul Wills
Designer
Andrew Exeter
Lighting Designer
DK Fashola
Movement Director
XANA
Sound Designer & Composer
Amber Sinclair-Case
Assistant Director
Nadine Rennie CDG
Casting Director