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We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

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  • What’s On
  • 2025
  • Peter and the Starcatcher
Peter and the Starcatcher
  • Theatre
  • Musical

dpspeterstarcatcher25 Peter and the Starcatcher Dead Puppet Society Theatre, Musical Peter and the Starcatcher

Until 6 Apr 2025
Playhouse
  • Great savings when you book a Group of 4^!

Buy Tickets
$59.90 - $149.90 *
* A transaction fee of $7.20 applies.
2 hours 20 minutes
including interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

A play by Rick Elice
Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
Music by Wayne Barker

★★★★1/2 “Beg, borrow or steal a ticket for this show; this is not one to miss.” (Arts Hub)

Winner of 5 Tony Awards®, this theatrical masterpiece originally developed by Disney Theatrical Group flies into Brisbane from 14 March!

Peter and the Starcatcher is a hilarious, whimsical, adventure-filled play that sets the stage for the classic tale of Peter Pan. An ode to the power of imagination, the strength of friendship and finding your place in the world, let your dreams take flight as you follow Peter’s original journey from nameless orphan to the iconic boy who never grew up.

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.

Hook tickets now!

Learn more about Peter and the Starcatcher

  • Everything you need to know about Peter and the Starcatcher [1MB PDF]

Important Information

Warning

This production contains strobe, haze/smoke, loud noises and flashing lights.

Age Recommendation

Suitable for a general audience. As it is a full-length production, it is recommended for ages 6 and up.

Celebrate 40 Years of QPAC and Win!

Purchase a ticket at QPAC in 2025 and go in the draw to win a Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid, thanks to Hyundai – proud Principal Partner of QPAC.

To enter the competition, submit an entry form via the QPAC 40 Giveaway competition page. Terms and conditions apply.

Playhouse Access Guide

The Playhouse access guide [PDF, 462KB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

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Concession

Pension and Companion Card holders.

Student

Full-time students.

Child

3 to 15 years old.

Please Note

Concession, Student and Child discounts only available in mid-week evening performances (Tue, Wed & Thu) and Wednesday Matinees. 

Group of 4 Ticket Offer

Great savings if you book a group of 4!

^Must purchase 4 tickets, for the same performance and within the same transaction. Select "4 Tickets" in your basket from the drop down option.

Not available Friday, 14 March Preview and only in price levels 1 & 2.

Great discounts available for adult groups of 10+. Group pricing only available on Tuesdays Evenings, Wednesday Matinees & Wednesday Evenings.

Price Level 2 $79.90

Make a group booking

Great discounts available for school groups of 10+. 1 teacher free per 10 students. School pricing only available on Tuesdays Evenings, Wednesday Matinees & Wednesday Evenings.

Price Level 3 & 4 $59

Make a school booking

Education Notes

Suitability: Years 5 to 12

The resources will serve as a guide for teachers and students to experience this epic voyage of loyalty, self‑discovery and imagination in Peter and the Starcatcher.

View resources

Gallery

  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • Peter and the Starcatcher Photo credit: Daniel Boud
  • ★★★★⯪
    Beg, borrow or steal a ticket for this show; this is not one to miss.
    Arts Hub
  • ★★★★
    All-star cast and budget the size of a pirate hoard. Riotous fun.
    The Age
  • ★★★★
    Timeless and wonderfully of-the-moment
    Time Out
  • ★★★★
    Seriously funny, fantastic and transformative.
    Sydney Morning Herald
  • A swashbuckling family adventure.
    The Guardian
  • Colin Lane is hilarious.
    The Age
  • A must-see adventure – don’t miss it.
    The Plus Ones

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 Matt Erksine
  • Casting Director Michael Topple
  • Creative Producer Nicholas Paine
  • Associate Director Matt Seery

Credits

Commissioned and originally produced by Disney Theatrical Group.

Originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, and Disney Theatrical Group.

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

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