when: 17 October 2025 - 22 November 2025 | venue: Hayes Theatre | cost: $55-$89 | address: 19 Greenknowe Ave | website: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/phar-lap-musical/ | tickets: https://boxoffice.hayestheatre.com.au/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowPerformance.aspx
published: 27 Aug 2025, 5 min read
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.
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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.
Go see Phar Lap The Electro-Swing Musical 2025.
Phar Lap The Electro-Swing Musical 2025 is on 17 October 2025 - 22 November 2025. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Potts Point. Call 02 8065 7337 for details. Visit their website at https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/phar-lap-musical/.
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