The Kid Who Came From Space on stage
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British writer Ross Welford’s 2022 sci-fi adventure novel, The Kid Who Came from Space, explores complex yet essential themes of exclusion and coexistence through the eyes of children. Theatre director Vishnu Prasad was drawn to its gentle and nuanced treatment of these ideas while searching for a text to adapt for the summer theatre workshop organised by Navrang, a Palakkad-based children’s theatre group, in May 2025.As rehearsals progressed, the team recognised the story’s visual possibilities and decided to stage it on a grand scale. Touted as Kerala’s first sci-fi adventure play, The Kid Who Came from Space departs from conventional children’s theatre.“We wanted to make it appealing to today’s generation by using a visual language they recognise from comics and superhero films,” says Vishnu. “Our aim is to create a production that draws in children who are used to short-form content.”Produced by film producer Gokulam Gopalan, the play will be staged at the Regional Theatre in Thrissur on June 27 and 28. The production marks Gopalan’s debut in theatre after producing more than 30 films, including L2: Empuraan and the upcoming Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer.
