Boy on the Roof – March 2025

Showing from Fri 7 — Sat 8 Mar
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Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival and a co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, presents 'Boy on the Roof' Acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage. Nominated as a Top 50 show in the UK by the stage, this is a show that you will not want to miss.

Created through Community Conversations across the UK, gathering people’s experiences of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD), loneliness, aging, hearing loss, connection and community, Vamos Theatre’s 'Boy on the Roof' is the story of an unlikely friendship, where acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage.

At No.73 Cooper St, Brian Baxter wishes his son wasn’t so irritating. 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.

As with all its productions, Vamos Theatre welcomes everyone to see 'Boy on the Roof,' including people who may need a more accepting auditorium environment. The company invites all its audiences to join in supporting this inclusivity, so that everyone feels welcome.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A poignant exploration of loneliness, connection and friendship.”
Oliver Jones, The Stage

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you’ve never seen full mask theatre, there could be no better introduction than Vamos Theatre – the irresistible mix of humour and heartbreak makes them a must-see.”
The Hereford Times

Age guidance: 12+. Contains references to drugs.

Production photography: Graeme Braidwood