Is it better to have a pig's heart that works … than a human heart that doesn't?
Hold onto your heartstrings! The fantastic five-star stage adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s much-loved novel PIG HEART BOY will dive into Blackpool Grand Theatre from Wednesday 14 May to Saturday 17 May.
Pig Heart Boy explores the thought-provoking themes of childhood illness, identity and the profound choices we make to survive, and the gifted group of actors from this bold and beautiful production can’t wait to bring the exciting new stage play to The Grand that’s been wowing audiences across the country...
The incredible cast includes Immanuel Yeboah as Cameron, Tré Medley as Dr Bryce/Andrew, Akil Young as Mike/Rashid, Christine During as Cathy/Julie, Christina Ngoyi as Marilyn/Elrich/Presenter/Officer, Chia Phoenix as Nan/Trudy/Mrs Stewart/LEPAR Lady and Olivia Williams Freeman and Rhys Lanahan as Understudies.
Author Malorie Blackman said of the new stage adaptation: “Though I wrote the story a while ago, it is still as relevant today as it was when first published." Leading man Immanuel Yeboah who plays Cameron agrees with Malorie, adding: “"It speaks to issues that affect young people and it addresses the need for more organ donors, especially in the black community."
Cameron is diagnosed with a serious heart condition and in urgent need of a transplant. He is offered a new heart, but with a shortage of human donors the heart in question belongs to a pig named Trudy. Tensions at home and school ensue as Cameron is faced with a life-changing decision, then becomes a media sensation.
Pig-Heart Boy © Malorie Blackman was first published by Doubleday in 1997, and now Corgi Books, both imprints of Penguin Random House. This brilliant novel is brought to life by Winsome Pinnock and is directed by Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu in a Unicorn co-production with Sheffield Theatres and Children’s Theatre Partnership.
Listings
Malorie Blackman’s Pig Heart Boy
Wed 14 May - Sat 17 May
Audio Described: Sat 17 May
Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT