Details

Struggling with a severe stammer, a schoolboy finds help in a teacher who champions him; but he also has the attention of his comic book creation Captain Chatter, and taunting supervillain William Shakespeare. A dynamic and tender play that explores the failings of language and grief.

Cast/Performers

Raphel Famotibe (Sonny), Juliet Agens (Roshi), Amanda Lawrence (Wainwright), Ramesh Meyyappan (Captain Chatter), Jenny Fitzpatrick (Mum / Fish), Benji (musician), Will Bower (musician)

Creatives/Company

Author: Ross Willis
Director(s): Sally Cookson, Laila Dialo (movement director)
Music: Benji Bower
Design: Katie Sykes
Costume: Katie Sykes
Lighting: Aideen Malone
Sound: Mike Beer
Other: Limbic Cinema (captioning)

Wonder Boy

Wonder Boy (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0164016872. Details of all Wonder Boy archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1819942484

Archive Listings

5 Mar 22 to 26 Mar 22	Bristol Old Vic Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive
24 Apr 21 to 15 May 21	Bristol Old Vic Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Susan MacDonald: 21Mar22:
Fabulous stereotypes that were a joy to watch. I laughed so much and cried too. Really strong performances all round but Roshi was superb. I really hope this play goes on tour as it's just too good not to share with the rest of the UK. Best play I have seen in a long time....thank you so much.

Wonder Boy review
11Mar22: Seen at the Bristol Old Vic.

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