Wonder Boy | Behind the scenes with Sally Cookson

Book now for the live broadcast: https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on...

Following the hugely successful Live Broadcasts of Touching the Void and Wuthering Heights, Bristol Old Vic On Screen is continuing to connect theatre lovers from across the globe with this brand-new production written by the "fresh and fearless" Ross Willis (Evening Standard) and directed by the Olivier award-winning Sally Cookson.

Filmed in front of a live audience using a state-of-the-art multi-camera set up and pioneering sound design, don't miss this opportunity to experience the wondrous Wonder Boy, direct from our beautiful 255-year-old theatre to your screen.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Sonny is twelve. Living with a heightened stammer, he 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.

A comic book hero of Sonny’s own creation helps him to soar above his bleak reality – but language is power and Sonny must find a way to be heard. When cast in the school production of Hamlet by the Headteacher, he soon finds the real heroes are closer than he thinks.

Dive head-first into the wondrous and heartbreaking Wonder Boy, written by the “fresh and fearless” (Evening Standard) Ross Willis (Wolfie) and directed by the Olivier-award winning Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls).

Packed with playful humour, live music, and fully integrated creative captioning, this honest production is sure to capture the imagination of hearing and d/Deaf audiences alike.

Book for the live show: https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on...

Written by Ross Willis | Directed by Sally Cookson | Music by Benji Bower