Take a journey with us into 1872 as we present a new perspective on Jules Vernes’ adventure novel: Around the World in 80 Days!

This original musical adaptation features poignant songs, striking costumes, and lavish music from our 7-piece band to whip you off your feet and take you to the cities visited by Fogg, and most importantly, an introduction to the women he meets — Mei in Hong Kong, Ayusha in India, Farida in Egypt, and Patience in America — as an Englishman during the peak of the British Empire.

The narrative incorporates 21st century sentiments with the 19th century excitement and anticipation - and ignorance - of an globalising world; facilitated by innovations in technology and transportation. These ever relevant themes ask us to question narratives of history.

Please note this production includes racism, colonialism and violence, discussion of slavery, intimate partner violence, mentions of sex work and smoking.

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THE CAST

GALLERY 1ST ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Akansha Hungenahally (she/her) as Ayusha

Anthony Pontonio (he/they) as Phileas Fogg

Zac Rose (he/him) as Inspector Fix

Sion Lee (she/her) as Mei

Rufaro Zimbudzi (she/her) as Patience

GALLERY 2ND ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Shameem Salim (she/her) as Farida

Tim Gilmour (he/him) as Passepartout

Sian Dowler (they/them) as Minnie

Elisa Osegueda (she/her) as Winnie

Kim Devitt (she/her) as Ginny


Creatives

Lyrics and direction by Sharmini Kumar

Score by Lore Burns with additional music by Louise Peters

Music Direction by Louise Peters & Lore Burns

Choreography by Hayley Roe

Key art and map animations by Liliana Braumberger