THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING – OFF AROUND AUSTRALIA THEN TO NEW YORK

Belvoir's 2009 family favourite The Book of Everything returns for a tour of Australia before following in the footsteps of Dairy of a Madman with a season in New York at The New Victory Theater.

General Manager Brenna Hobson said this tour of The Book of Everything will build on Belvoir’s international reputation for presenting imaginative and engaging theatre. “The New Victory has a fantastic charter of presenting world class theatre specifically for kids and their families. It’s great to be included in their season.”

The Book of Everything centres on nine-year old Thomas, a little boy who dreams big. Directed by Neil Armfield, this magical tale follows the story of a child who sees things others cannot imagine, and whose spirit and curiosity wins over those around him.

Thomas is 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 – and calls it The Book of Everything.

Featuring a colourful cast of characters, including sunny Auntie Pie, the vicious Bumbiter, a beautiful girl with a leather leg, the startling Mrs Van Amersfoort, and Jesus, this play will appeal to adults and families over the holiday season.

Artistic Director Ralph Myers said, “The Book of Everything is a funny, generous show that will grab your heart and challenge your mind, no matter how old you are. It will delight audiences from Adelaide to New York in equal measure.”

The Australian tour of The Book of Everything is supported by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

Photographer: Heidrun Lohr

TOUR DATES

MERRIGONG THEATRE COMPANY, WOLLONGONG, 10 – 13 AUGUST 2011

HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE, ADELAIDE, 17 – 27 AUGUST 2011

SEYMOUR CENTRE, SYDNEY, 20 SEPTEMBER – 1 OCTOBER 2011

THE NEW VICTORY THEATER, NEW YORK, 20 – 29 APRIL 2012

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