Darling, or A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy at Connecticut Repertory Theatre

DARLING, or A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy Created by Harley Brooke Walker Directed by Kate Brehm February 5 - 15, 2026 The Studio Theatre

Join Connecticut Repertory Theatre for the world premiere of Harley Brooke Walker’s imaginative puppet-forward adventure, Darling, or A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy, running February 5 – 15, 2026 in the Studio Theater on the University of Connecticut campus.

Peter Pan and Wendy Darling are all grown up. What happens when their younger selves invite them to retell their stories, and how does retelling shift the fabric of Neverland? Taking inspiration from J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, Darling blends fairy tale, feminism, and puppetry with music, movement, and live actor performance. Characters come to life in amazing and surprising ways, highlighting Walker’s artistic practice in dance, movement, and visual spectacle. In this Neverland, everyone can be part of the adventure.

“This show explore[s] how we can begin to pull threads, dismantle, and then reassemble a story so many of us know. By the end of our time together, we will have reimagined Peter Pan in a way that is entirely unique to this particular audience.” – Harley Brooke Walker

Tickets vailable online at connecticutrep.uconn.edu, via email at crtboxoffice@uconn.edu, and by phone at 860-486-2113. Join us for Student Night on Thursday, February 12: $5 tickets for all students.