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 his parents 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!
Illustrations by Keenon Ferrell c/o Illo Agency, cover design by Macmillan Children’s Books.
Price
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Presented by
Birmingham Rep and Polka Theatre
Based on the book by
Sir Lenny Henry
Written by
Arvind Ethan David
Directed by
Daniel Bailey
Age Guidance
7+
Babes In Arms
Babes In Arms tickets are available for infants under 2 years old and are charged at a nominal rate of £2. Children over 2 years old require a paid ticket.
Please note, Babes in Arms tickets cannot be booked online. Please call the Box Office on 0121 236 4455 or email ticketservices@birmingham-rep.co.uk for more information.
Access Performances
Audio Described: Sat 30 Aug 2pm (described by Carolyn Smith)
A Free Touch Tour is available to book at 1pm before the Audio Described performances.
BSL Interpreted: Thu 28 Aug 2pm (interpreted by Clare Edwards)
Captioned: Fri 29 Aug 11am (captioned by Cara Lawless)
Relaxed: Wed 27 Aug 2pm
Running time
1 hour 25 minutes, including an interval.
Fees and Charges
Please note there is a transaction fee of £3.50 on all payment types.
Venue
Cast
Adiel Boboye
Adiel has trained at the National Youth Theatre, and is currently training in Theatre Peckham’s REP company. He won the 2024 Jack Petchy Award while training in Theatre Peckham’s Young Actor’s Company. With experience in acting, hip-hop dance, and music, Adiel Boboye focuses on crafting stories full of heart and complexity.
His recent credits include: playing the lead roles in the short films ‘Paid the Price’ and ‘OFFENCE’.
This will be Adiel’s debut stage performance.
Jess Murrain
Jess Murrain is an actor, poet, filmmaker, and live artist based in London. She is also co-founder of ‘Theatre with Legs’, a queer and experimental performance company.
Stage credits include: Wonder Boy (UK Tour), As You Like It (Globe Theatre), The Wife of Willesden written & adapted by Zadie Smith (Kiln & US Tour), King Lear (West End).
Television and film credits include: Mr Loverboy (BBC) The Sandman (Netflix), Blonde.Purple (Amazon Prime).
Prior to this Jess appeared in short film ‘Foreign‘ alongside Suzi Ruffell for which she received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Nice International Film Festival. Her debut poetry pamphlet ‘One Woman-Horse Show‘ is published by Bad Betty Press.
Millie Elkins-Green
Millie is a recent graduate of Drama Studio London. Shortly after graduating, she made her professional theatre debut in The Light Princess with LAStheatre. Millie is passionate about storytelling that blends imagination and heart, and is excited to continue exploring bold and collaborative work on stage with the company of ‘The Boy With Wings’
Stephan Boyce
Stage Credits Include: Richard II, Bridge Theatre; Christmas Actually, Roast Productions & Senbla; A Christmas Carole, Trafalgar Theatre Productions & Tuckshop; Aladdin, Lyric Hammersmith.
Film credits Include: Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight (2023); Netflix.