GIZMO
(2006)
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Producer: Riverina Theatre Company, 2006 and subsequently Nic Clarke Productions; several national tours to 2018
An adaptation of Paul Jennings’ classic children’s story.
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"Something is in my pocket. Something made of steel. It is the Gizmo. It is back in my pocket even though I just threw it away. What is going on here? Am I going nuts? Or what?" Two boys have to deal with consequences. A funny and action-packed adventure for family and school audiences.
REVIEWS
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“The Gizmo is a fun production that has just the right amount silliness and nonsense to make it appealing to all ages….5 out of 5 stars.” Tara Forbes-Godfrey, Glam Adelaide.
“Beloved children’s author Paul Jennings’ messages about friendship, self-respect and consequences of stealing shine in this vibrant adaptation by Verity Laughton…a wonderfully entertaining stage version of The Gizmo making me feel like I was back in my primary school library as characters vividly came to life before me
Jennifer Trojof, The Serenade Files, 2018