Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical at Hayes Theatre

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