Adapted for the stage by Patricia Cornelius from Morris Gleitzman's best-selling
novel and commissioned by the Australian Theatre for Young People, Boy Overboard
depicts a deeply human side of the 'asylum seekers' issue by following the journey of
Jamal and Bibi from Afghanistan to Australia. Their dream is to play soccer for
Australia in the next World Cup. Before they reach Australia though, they must face
landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Based on real life events, this is a moving
play about young people overcoming the confusion of war, politics and the search for
safe haven.
Available at www.australianplays.org
Commissioned by the Australian Theatre for Young People 2005
Winner 2006 AWGIE Award for Best Play for Young People
