A Monster Calls is based on the novel by Patrick Ness, inspired by an idea by Siobhan Dowd, devised by the original company, directed by Sally Cookson, with Felix Hayes as Remount Director and Adam Peck as the writer in the room.

‘Stories are wild creatures’, the monster said. ‘When you let them loose, who knows what havoc they might wreak?’

Patrick Ness’ piercing novel is brought vividly to life in this Olivier Award-winning production by visionary director Sally Cookson.

Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved. But now his mum is sick and not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye.

Then, one night, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears.

From the critically acclaimed bestseller, A Monster Calls offers a dazzling insight into love, life and healing.

★★★★★ ‘A monster hit’ – The Times

★★★★ ‘Packs an enormous emotional punch’ – Evening Standard

★★★★ ‘A wondrous feat of group-devised communal story-telling’ – The Independent

★★★★ ‘Reality meets fairytale fantasy… exhilarating’ – The Guardian