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Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical at Hayes Theatre
Dates: 10/17/2025 - 11/22/2025
📍 Theatre: Hayes Theatre
19 Greenknowe Ave
POTTS POINT, New South Wales 2011
Phone: 0280657337
Tickets: $55-$89
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The musical that stops the nation
WORLD PREMIERE
Directed by Sheridan Harbridge
Not just another absurdist, electro-swing musical comedy about a thoroughbred racehorse, Phar Lap is a rags-to-riches story with a big heart. If you’re thinking elaborate life-size puppetry and dazzling special effects, you couldn’t be more wrong (we don’t have the budget). Suspend your disbelief as an actor swaps his horseshoes for tap shoes to play one of Australia’s most beloved icons.
When an awkward, gangly horse from New Zealand meets a hapless, down-on-his-luck, trainer, they embark on a classic underdog story to win the Melbourne Cup, and Australians’ hearts and minds. The road isn’t easy – there are gambling scandals, double-crosses, an attempted shooting, and a career-threatening addiction to sugar. It’s high stakes, high drama, and highly historically accurate.
Phar Lap boasts an irresistible electro-swing score, with inspirations from Duke Ellington to Daft Punk. Brassy, lively and retro – these songs will take you from the race course to the rave hall.
Pop the champagne, harness up, and get ready for a wild ride.
Prices
Previews Adult $69 Concession/Group (8+) $64 Under 35 $55
Mid-Week Matinees Adult $79 Concession/Group (8+) $69 Under 35 $60
Weeknights & Saturday Matinees Adult $84 Concession/Group (8+) $74 Under 35 $65
Friday & Saturday Evenings Adult $89 Concession/Group (8+) $79
*Concession prices apply to Seniors, Pensioners, Students and MEAA members.
Times
Monday 6:30pm Tuesday – Saturday 7:30pm Thursday 1:00pm Saturday 2:00pm
*No matinee performance on Sat 18 Oct *No matinee performance on Thu 23 Oct *Post show Q&A on Mon 27 Oct *Captioned performance on Wed 5 Nov
Running Time
Approx. 90 minutes – no interval
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Captioned Performance - WED 5 NOV
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Hayes Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
Where is Hayes Theatre located?
Hayes Theatre is at 19 Greenknowe Ave, POTTS POINT, New South Wales.
What shows have played recently at Hayes Theatre?
Gutenberg! The Musical! (04/10/26-05/10/26)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (05/09/25-06/08/25)
The Producers (03/29/25-04/27/25)
The Pirates of Penzance (02/14/25-03/22/25)
Ghost Quartet (01/08/25-02/01/25)
BLUE THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL (07/19/22-07/24/22)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (05/09/25-06/08/25)
The Producers (03/29/25-04/27/25)
The Pirates of Penzance (02/14/25-03/22/25)
Ghost Quartet (01/08/25-02/01/25)
BLUE THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL (07/19/22-07/24/22)
Where is Hayes Theatre Co located?
Hayes Theatre Co is at 19 Greenknowe Ave, POTTS POINT, New South Wales.
What shows have played recently at Hayes Theatre Co?
Gutenberg! The Musical! (4/10/26-5/10/26)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (5/9/25-6/8/25)
The Producers (3/29/25-4/27/25)
The Pirates of Penzance (2/14/25-3/22/25)
Ghost Quartet (1/8/25-2/1/25)
BLUE THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL (7/19/22-7/24/22)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (5/9/25-6/8/25)
The Producers (3/29/25-4/27/25)
The Pirates of Penzance (2/14/25-3/22/25)
Ghost Quartet (1/8/25-2/1/25)
BLUE THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL (7/19/22-7/24/22)
What shows are coming up next at Hayes Theatre Co?
Gutenberg! The Musical! (4/10/26-5/10/26)
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