James and the Giant Peach at The Medium

Arts One Presents is all about sparking creativity, building confidence, and helping young people grow through the magic of the arts. Our Youth Driven Theatre Program (YDT) gives youth the chance to dive into the exciting world of theatre—from center stage to behind the scenes. This year, we’re bringing James and the Giant Peach to life, and it’s all powered by young talent!

Whether it's acting, directing, designing sets, running lights and sound, or managing backstage chaos—youth take the lead in every part of the production. It’s not just about putting on a show (though that’s pretty awesome too); it’s about learning real-world skills, working as a team, and having a blast while doing it. With YDT, the spotlight is on creativity, collaboration, and making theatre magic—by youth, for everyone.

In this delightful stage adaptation, Roald Dahl’s classic tale is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters – Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird and Earthworm.