Momotaro: Peach Boy Hero

The Ogres are Coming!

They are coming to the Hennessy Theatre that is! Momotaro: Peach Boy Hero opens April 17th at the University of New Hampshire. This traditional Japanese Fairy Tale comes alive with LIFE SIZE puppets, created by UNH’s very own Puppet Master Carol Jo Fisher. You have seen her work numerous times before including in Prescott Parks production of Shrek the Musical.

Momotaro: Peach Boy Hero is the story of a boy who was found in the pit of a peach. He grows up strong and must journey to save his family. Follow along as he meets new friends, travels by land and sea, and battles the Ogre King. This show is appropriate for all ages and even includes special seating arrangements so that children can sit right on the front of the stage and really become a part of the action. Shows will be April 17th and 18th at 6:30pm, April 19th at 7pm, and April 20th at 10am and 2:30pm, in the Hennessy Theatre at UNH Durham.

Tickets are available by visiting our website www.UNHArts.com or by contacting the PCAC Box Office (Monday through Friday between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM) at 603-862-7222 (PCAC). Tickets General Admission tickets are $12, and $8 for youth, seniors, UNH ID holders; and groups of 15 or more. The UNH Theatre Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain in the lobby at the Paul Creative Arts Center. For more information and show times or to learn about Season Subscription offerings at a discount, please call the Department of Theatre and Dance office at 603-862-2919, or visit us at cola.unh.edu/theatre-dance.

What: Momotaro: Peach Boy Hero, a Japanese Fairy Tale brought to life with Puppets and Theatre

When: April 17th and 18th at 6:30pm, April 19th at 7pm, and April 20th at 10am and 2:30pm

Where: The Hennessy Theatre, University of New Hampshire, Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham, NH

Others Details

Artists / Speakers: UNH Theatre and Dance Department Category: Kids and Family, Theatre Time: 6:00 pm - 2:00 pm