TIME FOR THE GOOD LOOKING BOY

Ideally Suited for: Everyone 14+

Performance length: 60 minutes

Venue: Theatres Only

About

How do you face facts, deal with the truth, face up to your actions? How do you cope with knowing that you have done something so enormous that it has not only changed your life, but those of everyone around you? Well, it wasn’t your fault, was it? It was an accident. A mistake. A misjudgement. You don’t want forgiveness or pity, you just want things to go back to how they were. Before…

Time for the Good Looking Boy is a gripping urban ghost story by Michael Wicherek, directed by Iqbal Khan, exploring one unforgettable night in the life of a young man on the brink of change. Told through spoken word, music and physical storytelling, this one-man play unpacks love, loss, and the fallout of growing up too fast. The production toured nationally, following a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, where it was shortlisted for Best Play for Young People by the Writers Guild of Great Britain.

What was said

“Every aspect of this production is outstanding. From the bare, basic stage set which subtly changes to reflect different moods and situations to the cleverly crafted and selected musical interludes, the atmosphere is intense and gripping.”

David Marren

As he relates the drive home from the party it all becomes shockingly clear. The effect on the audience is palpable. A flawless performance . This is my Pick of the Fringe. If you see only one play, make it Time for the Good-Looking Boy.”

David Kerr

“Box Clever Theatre continues to deliver high-energy and imaginative storytelling representing young people, and offers a different side to the hooded youths portrayed so frequently on our televisions.”

Jake Orr

‘This was the last thing we saw before leaving Edinburgh and all we could say again and again was,’ I’m so glad we chose that!’ It blew everything else out of the water. Incredible writing; amazing performance; set, lighting and sound were creative and perfect. Deserves 6-7 stars! (at least!)’.

Claire Lindsay

Saw the show today-totally blown away. One of the best bits of acting I’ve seen in years-amazingly mature performance and what writing! Great set and staging too. Not one thing to fault it on. Can’t recommend it highly enough. 5 stars.’

Abi Newell

Gallery

Romeo and Juliet: Olivia Pommier and Kyan Andrews

Striking Performances in Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet: Olivia Pommier and Kyan Andrews 3

Romeo and Juliet: Olivia Pommier and Kyan Andrews 2

Act 1 Scene 4 in Romeo and Juliet

Action scene in Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet : Olivia Pommier and Samater Ahmed

Romeo and Juliet : Kyan Andrews and Samater Ahmed

THE COMPANY

Michael wicherek | writer

iqbal khan | DIRECTOR

PIP THURLOW | PRODUCTION & lighting

jon nicholls | composer

JEZ DAVESS-HUMPHREY | the boy

Jez has just finished 9 months with National Youth Theatre’s Rep Company in 2023. He’s performed in three different shows and made his West End debut. These include Claudio in “Much Ado,” Police Officer in “Gone Too Far,” and Guard in “Bakkhai.” Post-NYT Rep, he hit the road with Collingwood Learning, bringing their impactful road safety play, ‘Dead End,’ to audiences across Essex.

When he was at Kingston College Jez founded his own theatre company, Eye Opening Productions, which allowed him to wear multiple hats as a director and take his own shows on tour to renowned venues like Barons Court Theatre, Kings Head, and Tara Arts.

TESTIMONIES

There was outstanding engagement with the students throughout.

Assistant Head of English

Oriel High School

The key quotations made a great impact on the students. It was a fantastic performance and very engaging.

Teacher

Outwood Academy Valley

I liked the energy and the liveliness of the performance. It made the story a lot more compelling and interesting.

Year 8 Student

Belmont Prep School Mill Hill

It was a memorable performance that will ensure that I will remember quotations for my exams.

Year 11 Student

Somervale School