Peter and the Starcatcher, the smash hit Broadway production and winner of 5 Tony Awards, will have its Australian Premiere, touring nationally from 2024.
Originally developed by Disney Theatrical Group, written by Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, The Addams Family), with music by Wayne Barker, this all-new production is directed by David Morton (Holding Achilles, The Wider Earth). Peter and the Starcatcher is the untold story of Neverland. Before Neverland there was an island. Before Captain Hook, a moustachioed pirate.
Before Wendy, her mother Molly. Before Peter, a nameless orphan. Reimagined by Australia’s Dead Puppet Society, acclaimed for creating visually astounding worlds, this highly anticipated version of Peter and the Starcatcher blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, traversing oceans of mystical mermaids, and lands of curious creatures.
Premiering at Canberra Theatre Centre in October 2024 before seasons at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse in November 2024, Adelaide Festival Centre in January 2025, Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in January and February 2025 and in Brisbane at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in March 2025.
Running time: Two hours and 20 minutes including interval
Age recommendation: Ages 10+ and for those who never really grew up
Tickets are now on sale for Melbourne and Canberra at www.peterandthestarcatcher.com.au.
A waitlist is available for Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.