GET set for the World Première of Billionaire Boy The Musical- produced by Nuffield Southampton Theatres in association with Belgrade Theatre Coventry.

The production opens in Southampton at NST (City) with previews from November 20.

It has been adapted by Jon Brittain from the book by David Walliams with music by Miranda Cooper and Nick Coler.

Imagine being the wealthiest child in the land!One-day factory worker Len Spud invents a new loo roll “Bum Fresh - wet on one side, dry on the

other”. The wiping-wonder is an instant hit. Len, and his son Joe, become overnight billionaires, turning their lives upside down.

Whilst Mr Spud spends, spends, spends on fast cars, 100-inch TVs, and lavish gifts for his glamorous new girlfriend, Sapphire Stone, Joe is left to fend for himself.

In the unforgiving world of the school playground, things are about to get more complicated. With his new best friend, Bob, at his side, Joe navigates an assault course of school bullies and dangerously inedible canteen food. To make matters worse, is the impossibly pretty new girl Lauren all that she appears to be?

But can money really buy happiness? This hilarious new musical is a triumphant treat for the whole family, presented by the NST team following their award-winning “whisker-licking treat” Fantastic Mr Fox.

It’s an absolute must-see for theatregoers of any age who love upbeat, feel-good musicals.

Age recommendation: 5+

The production opens on 28 November, with previews from 20 November, and runs until 6 January in Southampton. Billionaire Boy The Musical then tours to Salford Quays, Coventry and Cardiff.

David Walliams is a global phenomenon in the world of children’s literature with worldwide sales of over 19.5 million books in more than 53 languages. He is the first children’s author to spend 100 weeks in the number one position in the UK children’s book charts, beating his nearest rivals by over 20 weeks. Three of his books have been awarded Children’s Book of the Year at the National Book Awards. Additionally, The Boy in the Dress, Ratburger, Mr Stink and Gangsta Granny have all been adapted for TV. As well as being a bestselling children’s author, Walliams is one of Britain’s most popular writers and comic actors. Along with Matt Lucas, he created the BAFTA award-winning Little Britain which also played to over 1 million people on tour across the UK, Ireland and Australia. He starred in the Agatha Christie TV series Partners in Crime and as Frankie Howerd in the biopic Rather You Than Me. He is also a judge on one of the biggest shows on TV, Britain’s Got Talent.

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