Carriage Works Theatre

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.

“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 agonizing 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.

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

This production is produced Leeds Children’s Theatre, a Community Arts Group.