A group of acrobats pull each other from a pile of mattresses

The Princess and the Pea

A CLASSIC FAIRY-TALE REIMAGINED

Tumble, toss and turn the page in this nimble twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale. Disheveled from a rainstorm and forced to prove herself to her faithful servants, a pampered princess learns a lesson in humility—with the help of one pesky pea! A marvel of mattress-springing acrobatics and physical comedy, The Princess and the Pea leaps to life with queen-sized charm and nary a word.

Reviews

★★★★★‌ “A jewel-bright, energetically active joy of a show for tiny people that will surely leave everyone bouncing on the bed!” Everything Theatre‌

★★★★ “Charming reworking of the familiar fairytale with thrilling circus skills” The Stage

The Princess and the Pea was nominated for two awards in the 2024 Offies, in the Production and Performance categories

A group of acrobats sit on top of mattresses squashing someone underneath

Tickets

The Princess and the Pea is heading to New York in October 2024!
New Victory Theater
October 19 – 27

Watch the trailer

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Cast

Yellow Servant Danielle Bird
Green Servant Nathan Johnston
Blue Servant Robert Penny
Purple Princess Rhiannon Skerritt

Creatives

Adapted by Theresa Heskins
Co-directed by Vicki Dela Amedume and Theresa Heskins
Designer Laura McEwen
Lighting Designer Joshie Harriette
Composer Tayo Akinbode
Sound Designer Alex Day
Assistant Choreographer Nathan Johnston
Casting Director Anji Carroll

Previous Touring

Unicorn Theatre, New Vic Theatre

Partners

Co-produced with the Unicorn and New Vic Theatre

Photos by Foteini Christofilopoulou

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