Wonder Boy
5 – 9 November 2024
Event details
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.
‘An audaciously inventive, sparky yet sensitive, giddily enjoyable new play that deserves to be packed to the rafters’ ★★★★★ Guardian
Sonny is twelve. He stammers and is 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
Venue
Studio 1 — MAST Mayflower Studios
Price
Accessible Performances
This production includes integrated captioning at all performances
Information on accessible performances
Running Time
1 hour and 40 minutes
Age Advice
Recommended age 14+
No under 2s permitted
Warnings
Contains extremely strong language
Extras
Post-show Talk
Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 8.30pm. Free to anyone attending the 7pm performance
Join cast members and the creative team for an exclusive pre-show talk where they will share fascinating insights into the production of Wonder Boy! Discover more about the creative journey behind Wonder Boy and the magic of bringing this performance to life.
You can add this event to your basket after selecting your seats or by calling our Box Office on 02380 711811.
Wonder Boy Touch Tour
Thursday 7 November 2024 at 6pm | MAST Studio 1
To accompany the audio described performance of Wonder Boy we are running a Touch Tour before the show at MAST Mayflower Studios. The Touch Tour will take place from 6pm-6:25pm before the evening performance.
A Touch Tour allows visually impaired patrons and those supporting them, the opportunity to familiarise themselves with elements of set, props and costumes before attending the show.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the Touch Tour begins.
To book your place on the Touch Tour please contact our Box Office on 02380 711811.
Relax in the MAST Mayflower Studios café
Further information
Discounts
Executive & Executive Plus Members £3.00 off zones A and B only
Access Member Discount £5.00 off
Schools/Young People’s Group (10+) £14.50 tickets on zones A-C on Tue – Thu performances. One free supervisor with every 10 tickets purchased. All additional supervisors are standard price*
Young Person Under 16 £5.00 off on zones A and B
*Not bookable online – please contact schools@mayflower.org.uk to book
