Tony-award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher is coming to the Capitol Theatre.

Making the rounds across some of Australia’s major cities, the Broadway sensation kicks off in Sydney on the 31st of January and is in session until the 9th of February.

Peter and the Starcatcher tells the untold story of Neverland. A prequel to the beloved Peter Pan tale, Peter and the Starcatcher is based on the 2005 novel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, providing a backstory for Peter Pan, Mrs Darling, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, and Wendy.

Originally adapted for the stage by Rick Elice, this version has been reimagined for Australian audiences.

This production features fantastical land and sea creatures, bright costumes, and an ensemble of top Australian performers. 

Otis Dhanji (Aquaman) is Boy/Peter. Comedian Peter Helliar (The Project, Have You Been Paying Attention?, and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here) is Smee. Comedian Colin Lane (Lano & Woodley) is Black Stache. Television star Olivia Deeble (Home and Away, More Than This, and Secret Society of Second Born Royals) is Molly.

Alison Whyte (Death of a Salesman and The Dressmaker) is Lord Aster. Paul Capsis (La Cage aux Folles and The Rocky Horror Show) is Slank and Hawking Clam. Ryan Gonzalez (Moulin Rouge! The Musical and In The Heights) is Fighting Prawn. Hugh Parker (The Office and The Family Law) is Captain Scott. Morgan Francis (Boy and Lost) is Prentiss. John Batchelor (Sea Patrol and Red Dog) is Alf. Lucy Goleby (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) is Mrs Bumbrake. Benjin Maza (Othello) is Ted.

Directed by David Morton with music by Wayne Barker. Produced by Dead Puppet Society.

For more information, visit peterandthestarcatcher.com.au