James & the Giant Peach JR

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre is delighted to present its 2025 fall production of James and the Giant Peach JR, running November 7–9 at the Daphne Civic Center.

Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach JR is a magical, action-packed adventure filled with heart, humor, and a little bit of insect-sized mischief. With an unforgettable score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman), and a cast of talented young performers, this show is perfect for audiences of all ages.

The story follows young James, who, after the loss of his parents, is forced to live with his two dreadful aunts. But when he discovers a mysterious potion and a giant enchanted peach begins to grow in the yard, James sets off on a thrilling journey across the ocean with a group of oversized insect companions. Along the way, they face wild adventures, discover the power of friendship, and learn that home is not a place—it’s the people you’re with.

James and the Giant Peach JR is directed by Erin Langley with choreography by Matthew Kiel & Elle Brown.

Performances begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8. A Sunday matinee will be offered at 2:00 p.m. on November 9. Tickets go on sale October 1 at www.easternshorerep.org and may also be available at the door, subject to availability. General admission tickets are $20. A limited number of reserved patron seats ($150) and general admission seats with early entry ($75) will be sold online. All tickets are nonrefundable.

Founded in 2012, Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre has become a creative home for young performers and a cultural cornerstone for the Eastern Shore. Our mission is simple but powerful: to educate, inspire, and connect through the art of theatre.

From summer camps and dance intensives to our Kids Academy and nationally recognized performances, ESRT offers students of all ages the chance to train, grow, and shine on stage. Each year, our productions bring together professional artists and local talent to create theatre that feels both ambitious and deeply rooted in community.

ESRT is best known for bold, large-scale productions—like Theatre on the Bluff, which transforms the Fairhope Bluff into an outdoor stage, and our groundbreaking partnerships that give students once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to perform in New York City and beyond.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that theatre builds more than performers: it builds leaders, dreamers, and lifelong lovers of the arts.

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