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Hornet Theatre Presents: A Monster Calls May 7th & 9th

Posted Date: 04/20/26 (10:02 AM)


Hornet Theatre is proud to present A Monster Calls Based on the novel by Patrick Ness and inspired by an original idea by Siobhan Dowd, devised by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the Company:Poster for 'A Monster Calls' play by Varsity Hornet Theatre, featuring a silhouetted tree with glowing eyes.
'Stories are wild creatures', the monster said. 'When you let them loose, who knows what havoc they might wreak?'

Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved away. 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 bestselling novel, A Monster Calls offers a dazzling insight into love, life and healing.

Tickets are $3 for Orchestra Left and Right, $5 for Center Orchestra, and $2 for Students and Staff lottery 10 minutes before curtain. Tickets are available at the door or via https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DIGU 

Poster for 'A Monster Calls' play by Hornet Theatre, featuring a white tree silhouette.