A BOY WONDER
A Comedy Theatrical Adventure by Ryan Richards
FRIENDSHIP. HONOUR. AND STUPID KNOTS.
A Boy Wonder is a fantastical, heart-warming and rambunctious comedy adventure about a friendship between two scouts and their heroic journey to save everything they have sworn to protect. Scout’s Honour is given a new meaning…
Welcome to small town New Zealand in the late 1990s. The local takeout legend, Jimmy’s Pies is under attack by the villainous Charlie Slaughter, an entrepreneurial cut-throat douche-bag who will do anything in his power to take down the little man – Jimmy (or ‘Scout Leader Jim’). This epic battle spans a decade until the great recession of 2007 where heroes will either prevail or meet there demise amongst the cries of unemployment and rebellion.
This is a story of friendship, honour and stupid knots – all of which are crucial if our two heroes are to succeed in taking down Slaughter in the final battle that will save or destroy our great nation, our Queen and scouting forever!
From the co-creator of comedy theatre Bombs Away! A Musical, Feel Felt Found and Green Room comes a one hour comedy adventure that will make you laugh, cry and learn absolutely nothing about scouting!
The premiere of this play in Auckland (March 2014) was a colossal success! After a myriad of positive reviews and audience acclaim, actor and theatre-maker Ryan Richards has decided to tour New Zealand with this side-splittingly ridiculous one-man show!
Think Chekhov, Shakespeare and Wilde… now think the complete opposite… then times that by 100… you there yet? Yes, A Boy Wonderwill is downright silly and bizarre – but if you enjoy an ongoing escapist laugh, a heart-warming Kiwi story and an action-packed adventure, A Boy Wonder is all that more wrapped in one!
A Boy Wonder stars Ryan Richards playing a tapestry of delightful characters all on his own and is directed by the talented actor/writer/director Nic Sampson (writer for TV3’s Jono and Ben at Ten).
A Boy Wonder is supported by the James Wallace Arts Trust, Scouts New Zealand, Jimmys Pies and produced by Sharu Loves Hats.
Below is a trailer for the show – enjoy!
THE CREW
MEDIA
The publicity video shot and edited by Barnaby Fredric.
GALLERY
VLOG
Day 1
ON OUR WAY!
Day 2
LEAVING DUNEDIN!
Day 3
Cancel Save changes Te Anau!
Day 4
Leaving Te Anau!
Day 4.2
LUMSDEN!
Day 5
Tuatapere!
Day 6
Tuatapere to Owaka On the road
Day 7
Owaka to Tokanui on the road
Day 7.2
Tokanui!
Day 8
Gore
Day 9
Stewart Island
Day 10
Stewart Island – THANK YOU!
Day 10.2
Stewart Island – Heading back
Day 11
ROXBURGH – Jimmy’s Pies
Day 12
On the Road – Roxburgh to Mosgiel
Day 15
Dunedin!
Day 17
Dunedin – Butterflys
Day 18
Auckland Airport
PUBLICITY
Ryan was interviewed by Dunedin TV
The video and article can be viewed by following this link:
http://www.dunedintv.co.nz/content/dunedin-childhood-glorified-through-theatre
Southland: A Boy Travels Southland
Southland Times: A Boy Wonder – Something for everyone
REVIEWS
“A very sharp, well-timed and slick comedy hour”
Theatreview
“An hour of silliness and laughter”
The Lumiere Reader
“You’ll find yourself just chuckling at the loveable clown that is Ryan Richards”
Gather and Hunt
“Ryan Richards with his flexible face plays all the characters that this nutty little show contains…. He has the superb ability to evoke an entire Kiwi stereotype just with his voice…”
Theatreview (Dunedin)
Full review:
http://www.theatreview.org.nz/reviews/review.php?id=8205
Otago Daily Times:
http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/arts/342099/toggling-comedy-roles
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/343457/get-permission-easy-pie
Southland Times:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/culture/68519148/a-boy-wonder-travels-southland
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/68765502/southland-festival-of-the-arts-complete-for-another-year