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Oor Boaby

Amalgamating a certain Scottish comic strip and the book Around the World in 80 days, Oor Boaby, takes his bucket and sets off on his travels, through song and dance BUT will he be back by tea time?

Oor Boaby

About Oor Boaby

With much hilarity, Theatre Presto are back with us for their summer musical after their sell out Christmas Panto of Cinderella. ‘Oor Boaby, Brooned aff Abroad’! amalgamates the Scottish comic strip ‘Oor Wullie’ and the book written by Jules Verne, ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, Oor Boaby, takes his bucket and sets off on his travels around the world, through acting, song and dance… BUT will he be back home in time for tea? "We loved Preston’s panto! The matinee was full of little weans and the atmosphere was brilliant......It’s one of the funniest hours of the year!" Michael Barnett.

Written and devised by Preston Clare Company Director.

Also Craft Activity Colour-in and Cut-Out Puppetsand Masks in our Cafe from 6pm before the show. Lots of designs to choose from... all materials provided £2.50/2.00.

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