Synopsis
15 – 27 October 2024
Winner of 5 Tony Awards®, this theatrical masterpiece originally developed by Disney Theatrical Group is now playing!
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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“FANTASTICAL AND ENCHANTING” – Philadelphia Inquirer
“A DAZZLINGLY FUN RIFF ON THE PETER PAN LEGEND. JOYOUS ENTERTAINMENT” – Backstage
“A WINNER! HILARIOUS AND MAGNIFICENT!” – Forbes
“A ROLLICKING GOOD TIME” – Entertainment Weekly
“A THEATRICAL EVENT” – AM New York
“ASTONISHING!” – The New Yorker
Ticket prices
15 – 18 October Performances – Be the first to see this epic production!
Premium
$79.00
A Reserve
$49.00
Friday – Saturday Evening & Saturday – Sunday Matinee
Premium Adult
$139.90
Premium Concession^
$129.90
Premium Family 4+ (per ticket)
$114.90
A Reserve Adult
$119.90
A Reserve Concession^
$109.90
A Reserve Family 4+ (per ticket)
$94.90
B Reserve Adult
$99.90
B Reserve Concession^
$89.90
C Reserve (19–20 October only)
$79.00
D Reserve (19–20 October only)
$49.00
Tuesday – Thursday Evening & Sunday Evening
Premium Adult
$119.90
Premium Concession^
$109.90
Premium Family 4+ (per ticket)
$94.90
Premium Groups 10+ (per ticket)
$79.90
A Reserve Adult
$109.90
A Reserve Concession
$99.90
A Reserve Family 4+ (per ticket)
$84.00
A Reserve Groups 10+ (per ticket)
$79.90
B Reserve Adult (excl. 22–23 October)
$79.90
B Reserve Concession^ (excl. 22–23 October)
$69.90
C Reserve (22–23 October only)
$79.00
D Reserve (22–23 October only)
$49.00
All Performances
School Group (1 teacher free per 15 students) Book Here
$59.00
* Available Concessions: Pension Card holder, Full Time Student, Child (Under 16), Health Care Card holder
* A transaction fee applies. Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge. The minimum price listed may be available for selected performances only.
Dates & Times
Tuesday 15 October 2024, 7.30pm
Wednesday 16 October 2024, 7:30pm
Thursday 17 October 2024, 7.30pm
Friday 18 October 2024, 7.30pm
Saturday 19 October 2024, 2pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 20 October 2024, 1pm
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 6.30pm
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 7pm
Thursday 24 October 2024, 7.30pm
Friday 25 October 2024, 7.30pm
Saturday 26 October 2024, 2pm (Live Captioned) & 7.30pm
Sunday 27 October 2024, 1pm & 6.30pm
Unfortunately the performances of Peter and the Starcatcher from Tuesday 29 October to Sunday 3 November will not be proceeding. Ticketholders will be notified of their exchange / refund options. If you have any further questions, please email canberra.ticketing@act.gov.au.
Details
PRESENTED BY:
A Dead Puppet Society, Glass Half Full Productions, JONES Theatrical Group and Damien Hewitt Production
CATEGORY:
Theatre
DURATION:
Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes, including interval.
ACCESS:
The Saturday 26 October 2024, 2pm performance will be Live Captioned. | PROMO CODE: CAPTION
WARNINGS:
This performance contains theatrical smoke, haze effects, flashing lights, strobe effects and loud noises.
AGE SUITABILITY:
Peter and the Starcatcher is suitable for a general audience. As it is a full-length production, it is recommended for ages 6 and up.
LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.
VENUE:
The Playhouse
SEATING PLAN
ACCESS INFORMATION
About Dead Puppet Society
Dead Puppet Society is an international production house and design-led theatre company. They combine timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to create deeply imaginative experiences wrought with spectacle and wonder.
Recent box office hits include Holding Achilles, The Wider Earth, Ishmael, Laser Beak Man and Storm Boy. They also create captivating activations for events and public spaces, from open-air performances and large-scale installations, to one-of-a-kind, laser-cut artefacts and exquisite, custom-made sculptures.
Dead Puppet Society has a Gallery and Fabrication Workshop space in Woolloongabba, Brisbane.
Credits
Dead Puppet Society, Glass Half Full Productions, JONES Theatrical Group and Damien Hewitt Production
CREATIVES
Written by Rick Elice
Music by Wayne Barker
Director and Designer: David Morton
Musical Director and 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
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TICKETING & SAFETY
Canberra Ticketing is the authorised ticket seller for this event with tickets sold and issued by QTIX as the ticketing agent. Please be aware that Canberra Ticketing has no obligation to honour tickets purchased via unauthorised re-sellers. If you attend the event with a ticket purchased via an unauthorised re-seller such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or otherwise, you may be refused entry to the event.
Find further information on ticket resale and scalping here.
CONCESSIONS
A range of concession prices are available to all of our Canberra Ticketing patrons, and the exact nature of concessions will vary from show to show. We recommend that you check the specific pricing of each show when making your purchasing decision. Where concession prices are listed, proof of eligibility for concession must be presented at the Canberra Ticketing Box Office upon collection of tickets or full price may be charged.
