Based on the book by Li Cunxin, Illustrated by Anne Spudvilas
Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry
Monkey Baa is thrilled to announce the return of its award-winning production The Peasant Prince in 2024.
The Peasant Prince tells the remarkable true story of a 10-year-old peasant boy’s journey from impoverished rural China to the international dance scene. This is a story of courage, resilience and unwavering hope.
Li, a 10-year old peasant boy is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. He leaves everything and everyone he loves, including his family. Over years of gruelling training, this boy transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene.
Li’s courage, resilience and unwavering hope for a better life for himself and his family makes The Peasant Prince a story to ignite our own aspirations to be the best person we can be.
Monkey Baa's extraordinary production won Best Production at The Glugs and The Sydney Theatre Awards and a Drover's Award for the Best Tour in 2016.
Playwright
Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry
Director
Tim McGarry
Remount Director
Egan Sun-Bin
Production Designer
Michael Hankin
Composer
Daryl Wallis
Movement Director
Danielle Micich
Remount Movement Director
Lia Reutens
Lighting Designer
Sian James-Holland
Author and Script Consultant
Li Cunxin
Remount Lighting Designer
Matt Cox
Photos by Heidrun Lohr. Photos from 2016 national tour feature performers Jenevieve Chang, Jonathan Chan, John Gomez Goodway and Edric Hong.
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Warnings: Please note that the production contains themes of racism and simulated violence
There will be a 10 minute Q&A session after the matinee performance
Recommended age group: For ages 7-12, School Years 2-6.
Group 10+ To purchase more than 10 tickets at $25 each and receive one complimentary ticket, please call Ticketlink on 1300 855 835 to make your group booking.