Hayes Theatre Co presents
Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical
17 Oct 2025 to 22 Nov 2025
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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VenueSession TimesFri 17 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Sat 18 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Mon 20 Oct 2025, 6:30pm8:00pm
Tue 21 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Wed 22 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Thu 23 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Fri 24 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Sat 25 Oct 2025, 2:00pm3:30pm
Sat 25 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Mon 27 Oct 2025, 6:30pm8:00pm
Tue 28 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Wed 29 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Thu 30 Oct 2025, 1:00pm2:30pm
Thu 30 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Fri 31 Oct 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Sat 1 Nov 2025, 2:00pm3:30pm
Sat 1 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Mon 3 Nov 2025, 6:30pm8:00pm
Tue 4 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Wed 5 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Thu 6 Nov 2025, 1:00pm2:30pm
Thu 6 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Fri 7 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Sat 8 Nov 2025, 2:00pm3:30pm
Sat 8 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6:30pm8:00pm
Tue 11 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Wed 12 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Thu 13 Nov 2025, 1:00pm2:30pm
Thu 13 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Fri 14 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Sat 15 Nov 2025, 2:00pm3:30pm
Sat 15 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Tue 18 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Wed 19 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Thu 20 Nov 2025, 1:00pm2:30pm
Thu 20 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Fri 21 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
Sat 22 Nov 2025, 2:00pm3:30pm
Sat 22 Nov 2025, 7:30pm9:00pm
* Please check session times with the venue prior to booking
Ticket PricesDurationApprox. 90 minutes no interval