The Peasant Prince

<p>This extraordinary play for young people is an adaptation of Li Cunxin's picture book <em>The Peasant Prince - the true story of Mao's Last Dancer. </em></p><p>Adapted by Monkey Baa Australia's leading theatre company for young audiences <em>The Peasant Prince </em>has toured nationally performing to tens of thousands of young people and their families throughout rural and regional Australia. </p><p>The production was awarded Most Outstanding Production for Children (the Glugs) Best Production for Children (Sydney Theatre Awards) and a Drover's Award for Best Touring Production (Australian Performing Arts and Producers Awards). </p><p>Li a 10-year-old boy is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. He leaves everything and everyone he loves including his family. Over years of gruelling training he transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene. What does he find along the way? </p><p><em>The Peasant Prince</em> is a remarkable true story of courage resilience and unwavering hope. </p><p><em>'A poignant gem' </em>Sydney Arts Guide </p><p><em>'Vital exuberant aspirational and inspirational' </em>Australian Stage </p><p><em>'Monkey Baa Theatre Company has created another wonderful work for children' </em>Broadway World</p>