James and the Giant Peach and the Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane from the Imaginary Theatre Company

Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Saturday, May 13, 2023
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The Rep STL and its Imaginary Theatre Company presents James and the Giant Peach and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane May 11-13.

Thursday, May 11: 6:30 p.m. James and the Giant Peach - Sensory Friendly

Friday, May 12: 6:30 p.m. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - Sensory Friendly

Saturday, May 13: 11 a.m. James and the Giant Peach

Saturday, May 13: 1:30 p.m. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Bundle tickets are available for Saturday's shows for just $20. Single show tickets are $15.

At the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

About the shows:

James and the Giant Peach: Sail away to uncharted lands with James and friends aboard an extraordinary giant peach. As James embarks on a magical adventure, he learns about courage, teamwork and friendship with an animated group of oversized insects. Experience Roald Dahl’s classic story as it comes to life in David Wood’s musical adaption of this family favorite.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Hitch a ride along the miraculous journey of Edward Tulane. Accidentally thrown overboard while at sea, Edward begins a fantastical voyage in which he learns what it means to love, the pain of love lost and the courage it takes to love again. This beautiful theatrical adaptation of Kate DiCamillo’s award-winning tale is storytelling at its best.

More information and tickets: repstl.org

About sensory-friendly shows: 

Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create welcoming experiences for audience members with autism, sensory sensitives or other social, learning or cognitive disabilities. Modifications include:

  • Lowering sound levels
  • Maintaining low lighting levels and a reduction of strobe lights or other lighting directly on audience members
  • Designated quiet areas for guests
  • The ability to use walkways during the show for guests who need to stand and move
  • Reducing haze, or smoke effects
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