Winner of 5 Tony Awards®, this theatrical masterpiece originally developed by Disney Theatrical Group opens at Arts Centre Melbourne this Friday for three weeks only!
Immerse yourself in this hilarious swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan that will have you hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight.
Starring Pete Helliar (The Amazing Race), Colin Lane (Lano & Woodley), Alison Whyte (Frontline), Paul Capsis (La Cage Aux Folles), Olivia Deeble (Home and Away), and Otis Dhanji (Aquaman).
Get ready to embark on a spectacular journey with 15 actors and musicians, 100 characters, 90 puppets, and 60 costumes onstage. Escape to the fantastical world you never knew existed before Neverland with Peter and the Starcatcher – because you’re never too old to never grow up.
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2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
8th November, 2024
Ages 6+.
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The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR: The Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park entry and exit is via Kavanagh Street or Southbank Boulevard. Works continue throughout the Southbank precinct. Please ensure you plan ahead and allow additional time to reach the venue and be seated by the start time. If you arrive after the start time, you may not be admitted until a suitable break. The car park is a cash-free facility, so please make sure you have a valid credit or debit card before entering.
BY TRAIN: The closest train station to all venues is Flinders Street Station. Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.
BY TRAM: The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct".
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road. On-street bicycle hoops are available outside Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire).
"A DAZZLINGLY FUN RIFF ON THE PETER PAN LEGEND. JOYOUS ENTERTAINMENT" - Backstage
"A WINNER! HILARIOUS AND MAGNIFICENT!" - Forbes
“A ROLLICKING GOOD TIME” - Entertainment Weekly
“GLORIOUSLY SILLY” - Australian Arts Review
“WONDER, MAGIC AND STAR DUST. OH, AND MERMAIDS” - Canberra Critics Circle
“A BEAUTIFUL FAIRYTALE SETTING. FANCIFUL COSTUMES AND MAGICAL LIGHTING. ASTONISHING” - CBR City News
“COLIN LANE AS BLACK STACHE IS AN ABSOLUTE TREAT” - Canberra Critics circle
“PETER HELLIAR’S TYPECAST PERFECTLY AS SMEE” - Canberra Critics Circle
“A SUMPTUOUS FEAST” - Canberra Critics Circle
Written by: Rick Elice
Music by: Wayne Barker
Director & Designer: David Morton
Musical Director & Additional Music by: James Dobinson
Movement Director: Liesel Zink
Lighting Designer: Ben Hughes
Costume Designer: Anna Cordingley
Sound Designer: Matthew Erskine
Casting Director: Michael Topple
Creative Producer: Nicholas Paine
Associate Director: Matt Seery
Produced in collaboration with: A Dead Puppet Society, Glass Half Full Productions, Jones Theatrical Group & Damien Hewitt Productions
CAST
Alf / Teacher: John Batchelor
Slank / Hawking Clam: Paul Capsis
Molly: Olivia Deeble
Boy / Peter: Otis Dhanji
Pretiss: Morgan Francis
Mrs Bumbrake: Lucy Goleby
Grempkin / Sanchez / Fighting Prawn / Mack: Ryan González
Black Stache: Colin Lane
Smee: Pete Helliar
Ted: Benjin Maza
Captain Scott: Hugh Parker
Lord Aster: Alison Whyte
Offstage Covers: James Haxby, Erike Naddei & Natasha Veselinovic
Musicians: Annie Silva-McKnight & Luke Volker
Peter and the Starcatcher runs for 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Peter and the Starcatcher is at Melbourne's Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse, which is located at 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne, 3000.
Ages 6+.
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