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'Thomas is nine and he's started 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 ...
'He also writes down his greatest determination: When I grow up, I'm going to be happy.
'Featuring Jesus, the angels, the Bottombiter, the startling Mrs Van Amersfoort and a beautiful girl with a leather leg, this is a totally magical story about a child learning to act when faced with fear and wrong. Acclaimed children's author Guus Kuijer's magnificently humble story grabs your heart, challenges your mind, and makes you laugh, no matter how old you are.' (From the publisher's website.)
Produced at Belvoir St Theatre, 23 December 2009 - 31 January 2010. Director: Neil Armfield.
Director: Neil Armfield.
Cast: Thomas Klopper (Matthew Whittet), Margot Klopper (Alison Bell), Peter Carroll (Mr Klopper), Claire Jones (Mrs Klopper), Jesus (John Leary), Deborah Kennedy (Aunty Pie), Yael Stone (Eliza), and Julie Forsyth (Mrs van Amersfoort).
Played at the New Victory Theatre (off-Broadway) in New York in April 2012.
Director: Neil Armfield.
Cast: Thomas Klopper (Matthew Whittet), Margot Klopper (Alison Bell), Peter Carroll (Mr Klopper), Claire Jones (Mrs Klopper), Jesus (John Leary), Deborah Kennedy (Aunty Pie), Yael Stone (Eliza), and Julie Forsyth (Mrs van Amersfoort).
Produced by the Melbourne Theatre Company as part of their 2013 season (a revival of the Belvoir production).
Director: Neil Armfield.
Cast including Matthew Whittet.
Kim Carpenter's Theatre of Image has been staging high quality and unique theatrical experiences for Australian and international audiences since 1988. In December 2009, Theatre of Image will premiere their latest production, The Book of Everything, at Sydney's Belvoir Street Theatre.
