THE STORY

Using song, projected image, storytelling and dramatic action, Henry (now 26 years old) and his fellow band members, tell us a story from Henry's childhood about how he came to be The Fastest Boy in the World.

When Henry was 5 years old, his Grandpa Kim looked after him lots. Grandpa Kim had a special magic clock (an old fob watch). When it was open it would tell the time like normal, but when the lid was closed, anything could happen, anything you could imagine.Grandpa Kim and Henry had lots of wonderful adventures together.

Just before Henry turned six year's old, Grandpa Kim died and Gran gave Henry Grandpa's special magic clock for his 6th birthday. Thus began Henry's insatiable interest in time and "being fast".

Henry's "fastest boy" aspirations are quelled by Jason Whipple, Henry's school-time nemisis. In their efforts to help Henry deal with his self esteme and Jason's badgering, Mum, Dad and Gran encourage Herny's fantasies but all Henry's plans are dashed when he and Gran miss the train to school. Henry arrives late and misses show and tell after getting all all dressed-up in a super duper costume ready to tell everyone about the trophy that he won for being the fastest boy in the world. He is devastated and Jason Whipple gleelfully teases him.

At his lowest ebb, Henry calls on the memory of his Grandpa to devise a scheme with his Dad and Mum to "save face" with his school friends and Jason Whipple.

And the way he does that - is a moment to be shared in the theatre!