Wonder Boy

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

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.

See the BSL flyer below 

★★★★★
“It's some kind of wonderful”
Guardian

Access performances including BSL, Audio Description and chilled/relaxed performances will be available for this show, please contact our Box office on 0151 709 4776 for further information.

There will be a post-show discussion following the 7.30pm performance on Wed 25 Sep, free to attend with a ticket to that evening's performance.

For more information on booking in your school group, please contact our Box Office on 0151 709 4776 or email [email protected]