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The Book of Everything

23 Dec - 31 Jan

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4 December - 6 February

A co-production with Kim Carpenter’s Theatre of Image

In the spirit of The Small Poppies, Neil Armfield puts on his short pants again …

***SOLD OUT***

The Book of Everything is a delight ... It's a gem of a show. Sydney Morning Herald

A gem ... I can recommend it without reservation. Stage Noise

One of the most delightful family productions I have seen for many years. The Australian

Written by
Richard Tulloch
Adapted from the Novel by
Guus Kuijer

Directed by
Neil Armfield

With
Alison Bell, Peter Carroll, Julie Forsyth, Iain Grandage, Claire Jones, Deborah Kennedy, John Leary, Yael Stone and Matthew Whittet


In the spirit of Company B Belvoir’s The Small Poppies, Neil Armfield puts his big short pants on again for a special presentation of The Book of Everything.

Thomas is nine and he’s started writing a book. His father says all important books are about God. Even so, Thomas writes down all the interesting things he sees that other people seem to ignore: tropical fish in the canal, a deluge of frogs, the Son of God popping in for a chat …

He also writes down his greatest determination: When I grow up, I’m going to be happy.

Featuring Jesus, the angels, the Bottombiter, the startling Mrs Van Amersfoort and a beautiful girl with a leather leg, this is a totally magical story about a child learning to act when faced with fear and wrong. Acclaimed children’s author Guus Kuijer’s magnificently humble story grabs your heart, challenges your mind, and makes you laugh, no matter how old you are.

Theatre of Image and some of Company B’s finest are playing together: Peter Carroll’s Father, Deb Kennedy is Aunty Pie, Matt Whittet’s Thomas and John Leary is Our Lord.

***SOLD OUT***

The Book of Everything by Guus Kuijer on which the play is based is available from Dymocks

Ticket Prices

Full Price

$56

Seniors, Industry

$46

Concession

$34

Group Bookings

$46

Preview Performances

$34

Previews

Wednesday 23 December at 8pm , Sunday 27 December at 5pm & Tuesday 29 December at 6.30pm

Performance Times

Wednesday 30 December at 6.30pm, Thursday 31 December at 5pm, Tuesday to Friday 6.30pm, Wednesday 11am & 6.30pm (no 11am matinee Wed 27 Jan) Saturday 2pm & 8pm, Sunday 5pm (no 2pm matinee on Sat 2 Jan and Sat 9 Jan) Running Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes (including 20 minute interval).

Backstage Q & A

Wednesday 27 January at 5pm

Unwaged Performances

Thursday 28 January at 2pm

Carole's Club

Sunday 10 January at 4pm


Behind the Scenes