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Do you really want to be forever young? Little Eggs Collective’s adaptation of J M Barrie’s Peter and Wendy, The Lost Boys immerses audiences in the glorious and sinister madness of the group of boys that never grow up.
An immersive experiential theatre production, The Lost Boys invites you to join the Neverland antiaging tribe. Directors Craig Baldwin and Eliza Scott have captured the escapism of Neverland for an adult audience by delicately balancing nostalgia, like Tinkerbell’s need for applause, school uniforms and yard games, and reflections on what it means to grow up.
A series of short stories capture a playful, dreamlike Neverland through spoken word, dance, song, music and performance art. Their lives in limbo span playfighting, raves and hip-hop battles, climbing trees and exploring, as well as the loss of familial affection, isolation and fear of the consequences of leaving the pack to grow up, not knowing if there is anyone waiting for them to come home. Set and lighting designer Ryan McDonald has concocted an otherworldly multi-dimensional, environment that guides the audience around the room from scene to scene, allowing the performers to interact with us and each other throughout their dynamic performance.
Taking on the role of Tinkerbell and the ensemble, Adriane Daff is our window into the childlike wonder of Neverland in her playful audience banter and antics. Samuel Beazley, Anusha Thomas and Romain Hassanin were slightly more introspective characters, encouraging us to pause and reflect amid the ebb and flow of movement around them. Emma Harrison, Julia Robertson and Eliza Scott then made up the more rebellious members of the group, upping the energy of each scene. Each of the seven provide different perspectives on the reason for their persona in the Lost Boys in reflections of their upbringing, memories of childhood, and predictions of where their future lies – in Neverland or elsewhere.
The Lost Boys will envelop you in a compelling journey into imagination, danger, magic and introspection. A totally different way to return to Neverland – unexpected, but I’d gladly go again.
N.B. there are very few seats for each performance as the show is meant to be watched standing, so that you can follow the action! Those with mobility limitations should enquire directly with Seymour Centre.
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Sparkling Wine | Wine Pairing
The vibe of The Lost Boys is buzzing from start to finish, so I had to pair it with a bubbly!
My Pick: Bird in Hand NV Sparkling Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, SA
From the whimsical name to the notes of candied fruit, this wine just screams nostalgia and offers a great pairing for the energetic acts on stage. Just don’t share it with any of the Lost Boys – they’re too young!
The Lost Boys, Little Eggs Collective | Tasting Notes
| Aussie Season | 10 Nov to 1 Dec 2023, Little Eggs Theatre Co and Seymour Centre |
| Ticket $ | $39-49 |
| Writer | Little Eggs Collective |
| Director | Craig Baldwin and Eliza Scott |
| Theatre Type & Genre | Immersive, performance art |
| See it if you like | Peter Pan, dark fairy tales |
| Wine Pairing | Bubbly |
| Criteria for Wine Pairing | playful on the palate, with lots of fizz and some sweeter notes |
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