The Book of Everything

In a nutshell:
Magical theatre / The power of the imagination / Bravery in a dark world

Happiness begins with not being afraid.

Nine-year-old Thomas sees things that others don't - a plague of green frogs, a hailstorm in summer, tropical fish in the canals of Amsterdam. He's keeping a diary, The Book of Everything, in which he records all that he sees. And one day, he writes his greatest wish: when I grow up, I'm going to be happy.

It's 1951 and to escape a violent household with a bullying father, Thomas creates a magical world where anything is possible - odd encounters with Jesus, friendship with the witch next-door and falling in love for the very first time. Eventually he starts to learn how to be brave.

Beautifully adapted from the novel by Guus Kuijer, The Book of Everything celebrates the limitless power of imagination and the strength of the heart.

A major new production from Silo Theatre, co-produced with the Auckland Arts Festival, this is theatre at its best, programmed especially for upper primary through to junior secondary students.

'Hilarious, honest and beautifully rendered. I walked out with my heart singing'.  The Guardian 

Year Level: 6-13

The Book of Everything is suitable for children nine years and older as it includes the theme of domestic violence. Parental guidance is recommended.

Subject: General, Drama, English.

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