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BOY ON THE ROOF
Wed 26 - Thu 27 Feb 2025

BOY ON THE ROOF

Frankwell QuayShrewsburySY3 8FT

Walker Theatre

Details Dates/Times & Buy Tickets
Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival
and a co-production with New Wolsey Theatre

BOY ON THE ROOF

At 73 Cooper St, Brian Baxter wishes his son wasn’t so irritating. Liam Baxter can’t switch off, can’t sit still, he’s disruptive at school and chaotic at home. As for Liam, he just wishes someone understood him. 

Three doors down, Albert keeps himself to himself. At 91, he knows what he likes and likes what he knows. But Albert misses his wife and just wishes someone, somewhere would have time for him.  

When Liam and Albert’s paths cross, no one can fathom what they have in common. But the boy and the man share more than they know, and what slowly grows is a friendship that both of them need, even if the rest of the world can’t see it.
 
Created through Community Conversations across the UK, gathering people’s experiences of ADHD, loneliness, aging, hearing loss, connection and community. Presented by award-winning Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, it’s the story of an unlikely friendship, where acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage.

As with all its productions, Vamos Theatre welcomes everyone to see Boy on the Roof, including people who may need a more accepting auditorium environment. The company invites all its venues and audiences to join in supporting this inclusivity, so that everyone feels welcome.

£20 | u25 £5 | Suitable for 12+
FRIENDS PLUS HALF PRICE OPENING NIGHT | FRIENDS 10% OFF 
Group Reservations of 10+ to be made via the Box Office. Please call 01743 281281

POST SHOW TALK | Will take place following the performance on Wed 26 Feb
Wed 26 Feb08:00PM Book
Thu 27 Feb08:00PM Book
Venue Levy
Where applicable, advertised ticket prices are inclusive of a venue levy, retained by the venue to sustain and develop the programme of arts and culture in Shropshire.

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