Written by Gbolahan Obisesan
Directed by Ria Parry
An Iron Shoes production in association with the Unicorn

Dedicated to making theatre that's "engaging, honest and irresistible", Iron Shoes bring their deserved 2011 Fringe First winner to Bristol Old Vic.

Boy wants to be bad like the rest.

Dad wants the best for the Boy.

Man wants the Boy to do what's best.

A lyrical tussle of will and minds.

Winner of an Edinburgh Fringe First Award 2011, this timely, razor-sharp drama sees a teenage boy fighting to save his reputation, torn between the influence of his family, his friends and his school. Questioning where responsibility lies, Mad About The Boy examines the growing divide between the generations who gave, those who earned, and those who demand respect.

For more info, see ironshoes.co.uk

Mad About The Boy was developed with the support of the National Theatre Studio and ScenePool

"Obisesan's passion for language is a joy to experience"

The Scotsman

"...a thoughtful debate on how we can help the young when they are no longer able to help themselves"

The Stage

Mad About The Boy
27-29 Sep
Studio
8pm
2pm (Thu 27 Sep only)
3pm (Sat 29 Sep only)
£12/£8
Ages: 14+ (swearing and sexual references)