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David Walliams' Billionaire Boy is a must see at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford

My great niece Daisy was so excited to see this production - she was waiting eagerly at her front door when I picked her up.

Not only was she looking forward to seeing the show a Billionaire Boy at at Dartford's Orchard Theatre, secretly I think she was hoping David Walliams was there himself.

Billionaire Boy written by David Walliams is at the Orchard Theatre. Picture: Mark Douet
Billionaire Boy written by David Walliams is at the Orchard Theatre. Picture: Mark Douet

But she wasn't disappointed the Britain's Got Talent judge didn't appear, as the show is just little gem for younger theatre fans.

It is based on his bestselling children’s book and is produced by the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company.

The book started life in 2010 and was published by HarperCollins Children’s Books and was also filmed for the BBC in 2016.

It's about a little boy called Joe Spud, who is 12 and the richest boy in the country who has everything including two crocodiles as pets and £100k a week pocket money.

But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend and so the show follows his story from when he leaves his posh school and starts at his local comprehensive.

Joe (Matthew Gordon) and Raj (Aosaf Afzal) in Billionaire Boy. Picture: Mark Douet
Joe (Matthew Gordon) and Raj (Aosaf Afzal) in Billionaire Boy. Picture: Mark Douet

However, his rollercoaster journey to find out what money can't buy is heart-warming, funny and features lots of Bumfresh toilet rolls and poo jokes.

Mr Raj the local shop keeper is a laugh a minute as is Mrs Trafe the slightly weird dinner lady and Joe does eventually find a good friend, Bob.

Joe (Matthew Gordon) and Raj (Aosaf Afzal) in Billionaire Boy. Picture: Mark Douet
Joe (Matthew Gordon) and Raj (Aosaf Afzal) in Billionaire Boy. Picture: Mark Douet

The show was just perfect for Daisy, who is 10, and she just loved it from beginning to end.

She giggled a lot and said afterwards it was the best show she'd seen and was delighted she could actually get Bumfresh toilet paper afterwards.

However, there were lots of children who were younger in theatre and the show is suitable for ages five and over.

It's the perfect treat for children and Daisy said her birthday treat of seeing it was the best present she'd had this year (apart from her new mobile phone).

David Walliams Picture: Syco/Thames/ITV
David Walliams Picture: Syco/Thames/ITV

There is still time to get your youngsters tickets as the show is on at the theatre until Sunday, November 17.

For tickets from £19, visit the website at orchardtheatre.co.uk or call 01322 220000.

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