{"product_id":"planet-omar-playtext","title":"Planet Omar Playtext","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat if the work is harder than at my last\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eschool? What if nobody wants to be my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003efriend? What if the teacher is an alien?!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the fantastically imaginative and chaotic world of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlanet Omar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, following the adventures of an 8-year-old with a wild imagination, a big heart, and a knack for getting into trouble. This vibrant new stage adaptation based on the beloved books by Zanib Mian has been brought to life by award-winning playwright Asif Khan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Omar's family moves to a new neighbourhood, he faces a whirlwind of challenges: a new school, an unfriendly neighbour, and a bully who makes every day feel like a battle. But with courage, kindness, and a little help from his family and new best friend Charlie, Omar discovers his not-so-average imagination is his greatest strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis world premiere production is a joyful and funny celebration of empathy, identity, and resilience. With dynamic storytelling, playful visuals, and a heart-warming message, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlanet Omar\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvites audiences of all ages to laugh, reflect, and cheer for a hero who dares to dream big, even when the odds are stacked against him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for families and school groups, this adaptation is a powerful reminder that imagination can be a superpower, and that friendship and understanding can change the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition was published to coincide with the production by Leeds Playhouse, in association with the Unicorn Theatre and Birmingham Repertory Theatre in May 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Theatre Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55543525638520,"sku":"9781350642041","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/9562\/5032\/files\/9781350642041.jpg?v=1777559042","url":"https:\/\/shop.nationaltheatre.org.uk\/products\/planet-omar-playtext","provider":"National Theatre Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}