Comedy disaster play by the creators of 'The Play That Goes Wrong' about a drama club's failed production of Peter Pan, recommended for ages 8 and up.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong opens at The Topfer at ZACH on January 27, 2027, as part of Zach Theater's 2026-27 season. It's a comedy that takes J.M. Barrie's classic tale and turns it into a disaster on stage, written by Jonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, and Harry Shields—the same team behind the Tony Award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong.
The premise is simple: an inept, accident-prone drama club decides to put on Peter Pan, and the whole thing starts falling apart the moment the lights come up. From there, it's a slow-motion train wreck of casting disputes, wardrobe malfunctions, and sets that collapse around the actors, sending the journey to Neverland wildly off course. It's the kind of show where the real entertainment isn't the story being told, but how badly the production is failing.
It's not just a script-based comedy, either. The production brings in flying actors, pyrotechnics, and sharp hooks, and the company is calling it their most audacious production to date—a family-friendly comedy disaster. It's recommended for ages 8 and up, so it works for families with older kids who can appreciate the joke of a play going wrong.
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The show is part of Zach Theater's 2026-27 season, led by Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley. It runs from January 1 through March 31, 2027, at The Topfer at ZACH in Austin.
Date
27 January – 31 March
Recommended Age
+8 years
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