A Monster Calls
22-25 March 2023
at the Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds
​directed by Janine Walker

Based on the novel by Patrick Ness and inspired by an original idea by Siobhan Dowd, 
​devised by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the Company.
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Leeds Children's Theatre cast, A Monster Calls, Carriageworks Theatre, March 2023
Congratulations to Janine the director, the cast & crew, and our technical team on the recent prize awarded to Leeds Children's Theatre by NODA for A Monster Calls:
​"The Regional Councillor’s award for excellence in a Youth production" 
"Stories are wild creatures the monster said.
​When you let them loose, who knows what havoc they might wreak?"​
Thirteen-year-old Connor O’Malley wakes up at seven minutes past midnight every night with the same nightmare. He is battling with his mother’s illness, his estranged Father, overbearing Grandmother, school bullies and his own feelings of agonising guilt.  Then, a monster calls; an ancient force of nature.  The Monster insists on telling three stories and then Connor must tell his own story, facing his deepest fear … the truth.
From the critically acclaimed bestseller, A Monster Calls offers a dazzling insight into love, life and healing.
Age advisory:  10+ 
Please note that this play contains adult themes that young children may find upsetting. 
​Contains themes of mental health, bullying, violence, references to cancer and death
If you are effected by any of the themes in this production, we have put together an online list of services, organisations and charities that can provide information and support around some of the issues and life experiences raised in the play. 
A Leeds Children’s Theatre production, supporting #SeizeTheDay,
raising the profile of drama in schools, and theatre for children and young people
​(w/c Mon 20 Mar 2023). ​For more info: www.dtealliance.co.uk

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