THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING
AN AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL AND SILO THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION
(AOTEAROA/NEW ZEALAND)
Adapted by Richard Tulloch from the novel by Guus Kuijer
Directed by Sophie Roberts
14 March – 22 March 2015
Rangatira, Q Theatre
Magical and beautifully moving, The Book of Everything is an enchanting stage adaptation of the classic children’s story, by Guus Kuijer.
Directed by Silo’s new artistic director, Sophie Roberts, this co-production tells the story of nine-year-old Thomas, who sees things that others don’t – a plague of green frogs, a hailstorm in summer, tropical fish in the canals of Amsterdam, where he lives. 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 an unhappy household and a violent 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.
Created especially for young people, Australian author Richard Tulloch’s adaptation of The Book Of Everything is a theatre favourite for all ages, and has played to audiences from New York, to Sydney, to London.
A major new co-production from Auckland Arts Festival and Silo Theatre, this is stunning theatre for the whole family. Recommended for ages 9 – 90.
Design: John Verryt, Kirsty Cameron, Thomas Press and Sean Lynch
Cast: includes Michelle Blundell, Patrick Carroll, Olivia Tennet and Rima Te Wiata
“Hilarious, honest and beautifully rendered. I walked out with my heart singing.” - theguardian.com
SEASON DETAILS
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Show |
The Book Of Everything |
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Where |
Rangatira, Q Theatre |
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When |
Saturday 14 March – Sunday 15 March, 1.00pm & 6.00pm Tuesday 17 March – Friday 20 March, 6.00pm Saturday 21 March, 1.00pm & 6.00pm Sunday 22 March, 12.00pm & 5.00pm |
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Duration |
2 hrs including 15 mins interval |
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Price |
A Res $49.00 Friends/Conc $42.00 A Res Child $20.00 B Res $39.00 B Res Friend/Conc/Group $32.00 B Res Child $15.00 |
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Bookings |
Book at Ticketmaster outlets: www.ticketmaster.co.nz/ P: 09 970 9700 or 0800 111 999 Q Theatre: www.qtheatre.co.nz P:09 309 9771 |
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Information |
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Social Media |
Facebook: facebook.com/Aklfestival Twitter: @Aklfestival |
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Video |
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Media enquiries |
Meredith McGrath, Publicist P: +64 (0)9 3740317 M:+64 (0)27 4473247 E: Meredith.mcgrath@aaf.co.nz |
*Recommended for ages 9+
With support from Creative New Zealand