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The Boy with Wings

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Performances - Saturday 21 June - Saturday 16 August
Duration - Approx. 1 hour 15 mins
Age Recommendation - 7-12 years

A Polka Theatre and Birmingham Rep co-production.

An ordinary kid is about to become an EXTRAORDINARY hero! 

Wings? Check.

A super-cool, super-secret past? Check.

An impossible mission to save the entire galaxy. Check.


When Tunde sprouts wings and learns that his father is a ferocious alien warrior, he’s all that stands between the galaxy and total destruction - suddenly homework and school aren't all he has to contend with.

Luckily, his rag-tag group of pals have got his back, and with his new powers, Tunde is ready to fly in the face of danger - this is his destiny. No pressure then. . .

Adapted by Arvind Ethan David from Sir Lenny Henry’s hilarious book, The Boy with Wings is an interstellar, action-packed adventure about friendships, being brave, and how our differences are our super-power!   

Illustrations by Keenon Ferrell c/o Illo Agency, cover design by Macmillan Children's Books

Ticket Prices

Ticket Prices*
Previews: from £10

Adults & Children: from £10
Concessions: from £10 (65+ and those in receipt of unemployment benefit)
Babe in arms: £1 (children under 12 months)

Group Offers
Groups 8+: Savings from £14**
Groups 12+: Savings from £24**

Multi-buy offer available! Purchase tickets to any of the applicable shows at the same time and receive 5% off for 2 shows, 10% off for 3 shows or 15% off for 4 or more shows!**

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or young person aged 16 years or over.

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. Delivery fees may apply.

** Multi-buy valid on all Adventure Theatre seats and Band A and Band B seats in the Main Theatre. Offer not valid on concession tickets, during previews and can not be used in conjunction with another offer. We reserve the right to remove or amend this discount at any time. Group offers valid on Band A and Band B seats only and not applicable during preview performances. 

Schools

Schools
Wednesday 25 June – Tuesday 15 July.
Tickets from £10. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.
Click here for the full list of school performances.

Access and Support

Access Performances
Relaxed: Saturday 19 July 11am
BSL Interpreted: Friday 25 July 2.30pm
Audio described: Sunday 27 July 2.30pm (Touch tour 1.30pm)
Captioned: Thursday 31 July 2.30pm

Access Tickets
Access bookers get a reduced rate ticket, a free companion and up to two further tickets at a reduced rate.

To book online, select your required tickets and proceed to the basket. Log into your account and update your Access Requirements (listed under “Other Preferences”). This will automatically apply the correct ticket prices to your booking.

Access tickets can still be booked over the phone or via email for all performances. If you want to find out more or inform us of any particular needs, then just get in touch. We’re happy to help. For all access performances information, click here.
📞 020 8543 4888 | 📧 [email protected]

 

Cast and Creatives

Creative Team
Based on the book by Sir Lenny Henry
Director Daniel Bailey
Adapter for Stage Arvind Ethan David
Set & Costume Designer Laura McEwen
Composer & Sound Designer Khalil Madovi
Lighting & Video Designer Gillian Tan
Movement Director Gabrielle Nimo
Stage Manager on Book Katie Bingham
Assistant Stage Manager Fraser Mallows

A Polka Theatre and Birmingham Rep co-production.

     

Tickets from

£10

+ £2.50 fee*

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  • Age range 7-12 yrs
  • 21st Jun - 16th Aug
  • Start time 14:30
  • Duration 85 mins
  • Location Polka's Main Theatre

Additional Events

Relaxed

  • Date 19/07/2025
  • Time 2:30 pm

BSL Interpreted

  • Date 25/07/2024
  • Time 2:30 pm

Audio Described

  • Date 27/07/2025
  • Time 2:30 pm

Captioned

  • Date 31/07/2025
  • Time 2:30 pm

Schools

Schools
Selected dates Wednesday 25 June – Tuesday 15 July.
Tickets from £10. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.
Click here for the full list of school performances.

Cast and Creative

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