The Shadow of a Boy by Gary Owen |
First presented in 2002 by Royal National Theatre |
cast size:4
synopsis: The scheduled destruction of Earth alarms 11 year old Luke almost as much as starting at the comp. A moving and original study of a boy and his friend from outer space, from the author of Crazy Gary's Mobile Disco. Luke lives with his Nanna following the death of his parents. Katie wants to initiate him into life at the comprehensive. The Shadow is a character from his comic book. This coming-of-age tale examines modes of parenting and the impact of truth and lies on children's behaviour. The Shadow of a Boy is Gary Owen's second stage play. His first, Crazy Gary's Mobile Disco, toured the UK in Spring 2001 |
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