James and the Giant Peach
“A little magic can take you a long way”
“A marvellous visual feast of imagery that is as clever as it is effective
in bringing this epic story to life.” – ARTSHUB
Experience the latest theatrical triumph from the creators of beloved adaptations like Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Twits.
Join James and his whimsical companions on a thrilling adventure that spans continents, filled with magic and mischief. Discover the power of unlikely friendships and courage as James embarks on an unforgettable journey from his backyard to the bustling streets of New York and back. Don’t miss this enchanting live stage production of a classic tale by the legendary storyteller Roald Dahl.
Producers
Shake & Stir Theatre Co / QPAC
SEASON
Premiere – Playhouse QPAC, Brisbane Australia (2024)
Australian National Tour (2024)
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra Australia
Sydney Opera House, Sydney Australia
Home of The Arts, Gold Coast Australia
Creative Team
ADAPTOR – Nelle Lee
DIRECTOR – Ross Balbuziente
CREATIVE PRODUCER – Nick Skubij
DESIGNER – Josh McIntosh
LIGHTING DESIGNER – Jason Glenwright
COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER – Guy Webster
VIDEO DESIGNER – Craig Wilkinson
ILLUSTRATOR – Jon Weber
CHOREOGRAPHER – Dan Venz
HEAD OF SOUND & VIDEO – Caitlyn Kidney
VIDEO PROGRAMMER – Craig Wilkinson
ANIMATORS – Craig Wilkinson and Jake Lodder
VIDEO PRODUCTION – optikal bloc
VIDEO TECHNICIAN – Stephen Brodie
FEATURING – Ellen Bailey, Tim Carroll, Will Carseldine, Sarah McIntosh, and Jeremiah Wray
PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY – Joel Devereux
PRODUCTION VIDEO – Joel Tronoff
REVIEWS
★★★★
“A giddy hour of children’s entertainment that is just similar enough to a video game or a YouTube Kids video to hold their attention, thanks to the work of video designers/animators Craig Wilkinson and Jake Lodder.“
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
“The clever, peach-shaped set allows the cast to pop in and out of windows and interact with the moving projections that use Jon Weber’s illustrations – Weber’s work evokes Dahl’s favourite collaborator, Quentin Blake. It’s a true feat of coordination that the images and the actors’ movements align perfectly.”
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
“Layered staging with a central curved walkway imaginatively utilises a diverse range of projected imagery and backcloths, often enhanced with animated figures. This extraordinary work by video designer and programmer, Craig Wilkinson, produces a non-stop vista of images”
ARTSHUB
VIDEO
Production Trailer 0:37
video by Joel Tronoff
PRODUCTION IMAGES
