The Peasant Prince
REMARKABLE | HOPEFUL | COURAGEOUS
AGES 7-12 and their adults
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 children’s version of Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography, Mao’s Last Dancer, The Peasant Prince is 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.
Families will be captivated by this very personal story, truly a 20th century fairy tale.
Monkey Baa's extraordinary production won Best Production at The Glugs and The Sydney Theatre Awards and a Drover's Award for Best Tour in 2016.
Photos courtesy of Heidrun Lohr. Photos from 2016 national tour feature performers Jenevieve Chang, Jonothan Chan, John Goodway and Edric Hong.
ABOUT MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY
Monkey Baa makes great theatre for young people and for over 26 years we have presented award-winning theatrical experiences that inspire and empower young people across Australia and internationally. We are one of Australia’s widest touring companies with 29 national tours to 135 regional and remote communities, 5 international tours and over 4000 performances reaching over 1.5 million young people.
We are an Australian theatre company empowering young people to shape their lives through inspiring, imaginative theatre and creative experiences. We create, present and tour performances powered by imagination, bringing eye-opening ideas and boundless fun.
Monkey Baa’s vision: a world where all young people are emboldened by creativity.
Monkey Baa’s mission: we empower young people to shape and navigate their lives through inspirational theatre and creative experiences.
Credits
- Playwrights 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 & Script Consultant Li Cunxin
Presented by
With support from
Geelong Arts Centre's Family Magic 2024 is proudly supported by
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