The Boy with Wings
Dates :
Saturday 21 June - Saturday 16 August
Age:
7 - 12 Years
A Polka Theatre and Birmingham Rep co-production.
"The Boy with Wings soars with imagination... a brilliant family show"
WhatsOnStage
"Plenty of Henry’s trademark silliness and lots of wry observations on family life to keep everyone smiling"
The Stage
"Action-packed, humorous and captivating show... the perfect performance to go to for a family day out"
Fairy Powered Productions
"A story that makes kids (and, adults too) feel seen, heard, and ready to spread their wings."
A Youngish Perspective
About
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!
Cast and Creatives
Cast
Tunde – Adiel Boboye
Juba – Jessica Murrain
Kylie – Millie Elkins-Green
Dev – Samir Mahat
Aaven – Stephan Boyce
Ruth – Mia Jerome
Bird Brain, Ship Computer and Suit Computer – Sir Lenny Henry
Creatives
Based on the book by Sir Lenny Henry
Adapted for stage by Arvind Ethan David
Songs by Arvind Ethan David and Khalil Madovi
Director Daniel Bailey
Set & Costume Designer Laura McEwen
Composer & Sound Designer Khalil Madovi
Lighting & Video Designer Gillian Tan
Associate Director Nyasha Gudo
Assistant Director Eddie H-M
Musical Director Khalil Madovi
Movement Director Gabrielle Nimo
Parkour Consultants George Mayfield, Alfred De-Souza and Arun Maudgil
Puppetry Consultant Roman Stefanski
Production Team
Stage Manager Katie Bingham
Assistant Stage Manager Fraser Mallows
Sound Operator Alex Eales
Production Manager Adam Crosthwaite
Technical Manager Peter Hatherall
Theatre Technician Fergus O’Loan
Wardrobe Manager Annie James
Prop Maker Michael Douglas
Props Assistants Wallis Hunt and Isobel Hall
Puppet Maker Amber Donovan
Set Construction Basement94
Scenic Painter Fani Parali
Lighting & Video Programmer Jodi Rabinowitz
Artistic Director Helen Matravers
Senior Producer Kate Bradshaw
Assistant Producer Abigayle Bartley
For Birmingham Rep
The Rep Sound & AV Department
The Rep Lighting Department
The Rep Stage Department
The Rep Marketing Department
The Rep Producing Department
Photography by Jake Bush and Adela Ursachi
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