The Great Un-Wondering of Wilbur Whittaker, written by Dan Giovannoni, concept and direction by Luke Kerridge
All grown-ups were children once. Although few of them remember it.
There was a time, long ago, when Wilbur Whittaker’s mind would wander and wonder, but these days he cares more about sensible things like neck-ties and… fences. As a boy, Wilbur kept his wonderings in a special shoebox, but as he grew up and followed the path of ‘What Was Best’ and 'Doesn’t That Sound More Sensible’, he forgot all about his wonderings and his plans for one day. That is until Wilbur is visited by a collections officer from 'The Bureau’ – a recycling agency for long forgotten wonderings. Wilbur surrenders his special shoebox only to discover that without it, he begins to disappear. With time running out before he is un-wondered forever, Wilbur is drawn into an epic adventure that takes him to the furthest reaches of the galaxy.
Production history
Developed and first presented by Barking Gecko Theatre, directed by Luke Kerridge, 2022
Oldenburg State Theatre, Oldenburg, directed by Ebru Tartıcı Borchers, 2024
Praise for The Great Un-Wondering of Wilbur Whittaker
"Adventurous…Genius…Exquisite…Not to be missed" - ABC Perth
"To enchant children and grown-ups in equal parts is not easy but Barking Gecko have nailed it... A delightful daydream that speaks to the child in us all…" - Seesaw Magazine
"One of the most magical shows that you will see this year ... a joy to watch." - Stage Whisper