James and the Giant Peach

Let a little magic take you a long way these Easter school holiday's at Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach, adapted for the stage by Shake & Stir Theatre Co.

Taking over QPAC's Playhouse from March 30 to April 7, theatre goers of all ages are invited to climb aboard the world’s juiciest fruit and immerse themselves in Shake & Stir's most delicious adventure yet.

This season furthers Shake & Stir’s penchant for reinventing Dahl classics for the theatre, following smash-hit seasons of The Twits, Fantastic Mr Fox and George’s Marvellous Medicine at QPAC.

Written in 1961, the children’s novel has since become a twentieth century classic, selling millions of copies worldwide, along with an Academy Award-nominated film adaptation. 

James and the Giant Peach follows James Henry Trotter, a lonely seven-year-old boy, who after losing his parents in a horrible rhinoceros accident, is forced to live with his two wicked aunts. 

What follows is magic, mischief and mayhem at every turn, as James discovers the best friendships arise from the most unexpected encounters, and that a little courage (and magic) can take you a long way. 

Adapted by Nelle Lee and directed by Ross Balbuziente, Dahl’s fanciful world, scheming characters and distinct ridiculousness will come alive with puppetry, poetry, song and dance, all enhanced with stunningly realised illustrations.

You’ve read the book and seen the movie – now it’s time to experience this Dahlicious tale – from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller – live on stage.

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