Runt

From the novel by Craig Silvey
Adapted by John Leary
Directed by Neil Armfield

Belvoir St Theatre brings to life Craig Silvey's (Jasper Jones) classic for all ages, Runt. The legendary Neil Armfield (Cloudstreet, Keating!) directs a cast of Australia's finest stage actors, in this brand-new stage adaptation of the great Australian underdog story.

11-year-old Annie Shearer lives in the little town of Upson Downs with her best friend, a rescued stray called Runt. Runt's a brilliant sheepdog, nimble as a pickpocket's fingers and lightning-fast from years of eluding dog-catchers, police, and angry butchers. So, when a developer threatens to bulldoze their house, Annie puts Runt's talents to work in a winnertakes-all plan — triumph in the Agility Course Grand Championship at the world-famous Krumpets Dog Show in London. There's one problem: Runt only follows Annie's commands when nobody else is there. How can she save the family home, Runt, and herself, with the eyes of the world on them?

This charming, laugh-out-loud Aussie tale is the perfect theatre experience for anyone aged 8 to 108.