Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical
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.
Event details
Venue: Hayes Theatre
Bookings: https://boxoffice.hayestheatre.com.au/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowPerformance.aspx
Start Date: Friday 17 October 2025
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
Authorised Ticket PartnerTickets sold only through Hayes Theatre
Hayestheatre.com.au
❊ When ❊
Date/s: Friday 17th October 2025 - Saturday 22nd November 2025
Time: Mon 6.30pm, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs 1pm, Sat 2pm
❊ Where ❊
Hayes Theatre View Venue
19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point New South Wales 2011 Map
✆ Venue: 02 8065 7337 | Event: 02 8065 7337
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