The Book Of Everything

One of the all-time most-loved Belvoir shows is back! Thomas isn’t an ordinary 9 year-old – he can see the extraordinary. Things other people don’t seem to see: canals bursting with tropical fish, hailstorms in summer, plagues of hopping frogs. He draws them all in his book, The Book of Everything. And in that book he also writes a promise to himself: When I grow up, I’m going to be happy. For his stern and serious-minded Papa, the only books that matter are about God. Thomas’ young misunderstandings are met with punishment instead of laughter. But when Papa attacks Thomas’ beloved Mamma, he has definitely gone too far. Even angels weep. And there’s more to Thomas’ Everything – he befriends the startling Mrs van Amersfoort and meets Eliza, a beautiful girl with a creaky leather leg. A good-humoured Jesus even occasionally drops in for a chat. A magical story for young and old – of a child who learns what to do when he’s most afraid, and how to face the wrong in the world. I love this show to bits. It’s about courage and togetherness. If you saw Neil Armfield’s beautiful, life-affirming production a generation ago (well, in theatre-years), you’ll want to read this Book again. And if you haven’t seen it, you’re in a for a treat. Some of the old cast are back, and there’s some fresh new faces too. Eamon Flack Illustration by Kim Carpenter Information for schools Book your performance Performance Time* Select a time Sat, 22 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm – Preview Session Sun, 23 Aug 2026 – 6:30pm – Preview Session Tue, 25 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm – Preview Session Wed, 26 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm – Opening Night (Invite Only) Thu, 27 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm Fri, 28 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm Sat, 29 Aug 2026 – 2:00pm – Rainbow Families Performance Sat, 29 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm Sun, 30 Aug 2026 – 5:00pm Tue, 1 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm – Q&A Following Performance Wed, 2 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm Thu, 3 Sep 2026 – 1:00pm – Unwaged Performance Thu, 3 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Fri, 4 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Sat, 5 Sep 2026 – 2:00pm Sat, 5 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sun, 6 Sep 2026 – 5:00pm Wed, 9 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Wed, 9 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm Thu, 10 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Fri, 11 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Fri, 11 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sat, 12 Sep 2026 – 2:00pm Sat, 12 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sun, 13 Sep 2026 – 5:00pm Tue, 15 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm Wed, 16 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Wed, 16 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm Thu, 17 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Fri, 18 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sat, 19 Sep 2026 – 2:00pm Sat, 19 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sun, 20 Sep 2026 – 5:00pm STUDENT TICKETS* Teacher Tickets* YEAR GROUP Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 School* School Postcode* School Phone* Contact Email* Contact Teacher Name* Contact Number (Mobile)* Teaching Subject Drama English Entertainment Aboriginal Studies Textiles & Design Other Send me the Education eNews (tick to opt in) MESSAGE (Please provide any additional information you feel might be useful) * Required fields TERM three See this play for: THE POWER OF IMAGINATION THEATRICALITY INTRODUCING YOUNGER STUDENTS TO THEATRE Recommended for Years 5 – 12 Curriculum Links Drama Stage 4 Appreciating Outcomes 4.3.1, 4.3.2 Stage 5 Appreciating Outcomes 5.3.1, 5.3.2 ENGLISH Stage 4 Stage 5 Schools Performances All schools performances are followed by a Q&A session with the cast. Fri, 4 Sep 2026 11:30am Wed, 9 Sep 2026 11:30am Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30am Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30am Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:30am Tickets are only $25 per student with one complimentary teacher ticket for every ten students booked. Evening and Matinee Performances School groups can book any general public performance. Book our Thursday 1pm matinees for the schools performance price of $25 per ticket, or an evening performance from $45 per student. What to expect Belvoir creates for a wide audience and our productions may contain mature content. Accurate information about productions including running times and content is available once rehearsals have begun. Contact Us For more information about our education programs, please get in touch. Head of Education Jane May Education Coordinator Nicola Denton +61 (2) 8396 6241 EMAIL EDUCATION Book your performance Complete this form to request tickets Want to book multiple productions? Head to our full Schools Booking request Performance Time* Select a time Sat, 22 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm – Preview Session Sun, 23 Aug 2026 – 6:30pm – Preview Session Tue, 25 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm – Preview Session Wed, 26 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm – Opening Night (Invite Only) Thu, 27 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm Fri, 28 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm Sat, 29 Aug 2026 – 2:00pm – Rainbow Families Performance Sat, 29 Aug 2026 – 7:30pm Sun, 30 Aug 2026 – 5:00pm Tue, 1 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm – Q&A Following Performance Wed, 2 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm Thu, 3 Sep 2026 – 1:00pm – Unwaged Performance Thu, 3 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Fri, 4 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Sat, 5 Sep 2026 – 2:00pm Sat, 5 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sun, 6 Sep 2026 – 5:00pm Wed, 9 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Wed, 9 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm Thu, 10 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Fri, 11 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Fri, 11 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sat, 12 Sep 2026 – 2:00pm Sat, 12 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sun, 13 Sep 2026 – 5:00pm Tue, 15 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm Wed, 16 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Wed, 16 Sep 2026 – 6:30pm Thu, 17 Sep 2026 – 11:30am – School Performance Fri, 18 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sat, 19 Sep 2026 – 2:00pm Sat, 19 Sep 2026 – 7:30pm Sun, 20 Sep 2026 – 5:00pm STUDENT TICKETS* Teacher Tickets* YEAR GROUP Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 School* School Postcode* School Phone* Contact Email* Contact Teacher Name* Contact Number (Mobile)* Teaching Subject Drama English Entertainment Aboriginal Studies Textiles & Design Other Send me the Education eNews (tick to opt in) MESSAGE (Please provide any additional information you feel might be useful) * Required fields Sign up to our Education eNews Stay in the loop with our Education eNews for the latest events and offers. 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