Adelaide Festival Centre & Windmill Theatre Present The Book of Everything

The magical production The Book of Everything is told through the eyes of nine-year old Thomas, a little boy who dreams big and who is determined to make sense of his life and achieve his modest ambition - to be happy. Adelaide Festival Centre and Windmill Theatre are delighted to present Belvoir and Kim Carpenters' Theatre of Image's The Book of Everything at Her Majesty's Theatre from 17 - 27 August.

Directed by Neil Armfield, this moving tale follows the story of a child who sees things others cannot imagine, and whose spirit and curiosity wins over those around him. Arguably Australia's most respected director, Neil Armfield - director of famed shows such as Cloudstreet, Keating! and the feature film Candy - this is the third of Neil's shows in the last three years to appear on Broadway (the previous two being The Diary of a Madman and Exit The King with long time collaborator and friend, Geoffrey Rush). Of The Book of Everything Neil says ‘it has enormous spirit and celebrates the ability children have to let their imaginations roam. It's a funny, generous show that will grab your heart and challenge your mind, no matter how old you are'.

Featuring the quirky and captivating characters Jesus, the angels, the Bottombiter, the startling Mrs Van Amersfoort and a beautiful girl with a leather leg, The Book of Everything is based on an original novel written by the award-winning Dutch children's writer Guus Kuijer. It was adapted for the stage by Richard Tulloch, one of Australia's leading writers of books, plays and television for young audiences, and the principal writer for Bananas in Pyjamas. Tulloch has written numerous children's books including Danny in the Toybox and Being Bad for the Babysitter, as well as the hugely successful children's play Hating Alison Ashley.

Cast: Julie Forsyth, Claire Jones, Deborah Kennedy, John Leary, Rebecca Massey, Lucia Mastrantone, Pip Miller and Matthew Whittet

Director: Neil Armfield
Assistant Director: Eamon Flack
Set and Costume Design: Kim Carpenter
Musician / Composer: Iain Grandage
Lighting Design: Nigel Levings
Sound Design: Steve Francis
Choreography: Julia Cotton

What: The Book of Everything

Venue: Her Majesty's Theatre
When: 17 - 27 August
Cost: Adult $35; Concession $30; Family (2+2) $99; Child $26; Groups (6+) $30; GreenRoom $19.95
Season Subscription Adult $45 / Season Subscription Conc $35

Bookings: BASS on 131 246 or online at www.bass.net.au

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