A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

A stage adaptation of Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls, directed by Erin Carter, running over four performances at Leeds Conservatoire's Chroma-Q Theatre.

Patrick Ness's Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of his novel tells the story of thirteen-year-old Conor O'Malley, whose mother is seriously ill and who is visited nightly by a monster demanding the truth. Devised by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the company, the production explores grief, courage and the stories we tell to survive. Directed by Erin Carter, it runs over four performances from 29 to 31 October 2026. Recommended for ages 12+, with content advice covering mental health, bullying and references to cancer and death.