Boy on the Roof

At 73 Cooper St, Rosie Baxter wishes her son wasn’t such a troublemaker. Liam Baxter can’t switch off, can’t sit still, he’s disruptive at school and chaotic at home. As for Liam, he just wishes someone understood him. Three doors down, Albert keeps himself to himself, sticks to his routines. At 91, he knows what he likes and likes what he knows. But Albert misses his wife and just wishes that someone, somewhere would have time for him.

When Liam and Albert’s paths cross, no one can fathom what on earth they have in common. But the boy and the man share more than they know, and what slowly grows is a friendship that both of them need, even if the rest of the world can’t see it.

Boy on the Roof had been created through Community Conversations across the UK, gathering people’s experiences of ADHD, loneliness, aging, connection and community. Presented by award-winning Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, it’s the story of an unlikely friendship, where acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage.

Visual Story

Please see our Visual Story for additional information.

*Please note: may contain spoilers

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Booking for a school?

Tickets for schools are £13 (including levy) and for every 10 tickets you buy the 11th is free for a teacher or member of support staff.

You can book today (and even pre-order ice cream for before or after the show!) by filling in our form or by calling our customer experience team on 01206 573948. Please be aware the form will ask you for your first and second choice performances dates and times, so please do have a look through the performance schedule below before heading over to the form.

Schools Order Form

Mercury Classics in our Café Bar

Introducing our delicious Mercury Classics! Make the most of your visit by treating yourself to a delicious and great value meal at a reserved table ahead of the show. Served 90 minutes before the performance in our Café Bar, choose from three mouth-watering options: Scampi & Chips, Chicken Curry or Vegetable Curry (v, vg).

Simply select which option you would like to your basket when booking online (see the You might also be interested in… page once you have selected your tickets) or with our friendly Box Office team! Limited spaces per performance so book early to avoid disappointment.