World premiere stage adaptation of Piers Torday's children's book, adapted by Jude Christian and directed by Rachel Bagshaw, recommended for ages 7 and above.
The Last Wild comes to the Belgrade Theatre in April 2027, as part of a run from 20 to 24 April. It's the world premiere of the stage adaptation of Piers Torday's book, adapted by Jude Christian and directed by Rachel Bagshaw. The production is a co-production between the Unicorn Theatre and the National Theatre, and it's touring nationwide throughout the year.
The story is an epic adventure for children about courage, friendship and fighting for a world worth saving, set in a future where animals no longer exist. Twelve-year-old Kester lives in that world until talking pigeons and a cockroach draw him to a place where the last creatures have survived, and he has to decide how far he'll go to save them. It's a story that starts with a boy who's never seen a real animal and ends with him fighting for the survival of the few that are left.
Behind the scenes, it's the Unicorn Theatre's first co-production with the National Theatre. They developed it in consultation with the company's young Creative Associates in London and in regional tour locations, so it's been shaped by the very young people it's made for. The show runs about an hour and a half including the interval, is recommended for ages 7 and above, and is available as an AD and BSL performance.
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In Coventry, the run is 20 to 24 April, with a performance on Friday 23 April at 4.30pm and two on Saturday 24 April, at 10am and 2.30pm. Tickets start from £12, which includes the booking fee.
