From the novel by Guus Kuijer, adapted by Richard Tulloch

Director: Neil Armfield

Set and Costume Designer: Kim Carpenter

Composer: Iain Grandage

Lighting Designer: Nigel Levings

Choreographer: Julia Cotton

Sound Designer: Steve Francis

Assistant Director: Eamon Flack

Cast: Alison Bell, Iain Grandage, Deborah Kennedy, John Leary, Matthew Whittet

Thomas is nine and he's 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 and 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 the Bottombiter, the startling Miss Van Amersfoort and a beautiful girl with a leather leg, acclaimed author Guus Kuijer's magnificently humble story grabs your heart, challenges your mind and makes you laugh, no matter how old you are.

Photo Alex Craig