See James and the Giant Peach in Palatine!

Palatine Park District presents James and the Giant Peach, a live theatrical performance by American Eagle Productions, on Monday, October 12 at 10:30am. The show will be performed at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine. Tickets are $6 per person and can be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 847-202-5222, or online at www.cuttinghall.org. A $1.50 convenience fee will be charged per ticket for online orders. No refunds or exchanges. All ticket sales are final.

James and the Giant Peach is a classic story by Roald Dahl. James’ happy life at the English seaside is rudely ended when his parents are killed by a rhinoceros and he goes to live with his two horrid aunts. Daringly saving the life of a spider, James comes into possession of magic boiled crocodile tongues, after which an enormous peach starts to grow in the garden. Venturing inside he meets not only the spider but a number of new friends including a ladybug and a centipede who help him with his plan to try and get to New York. This exciting musical brings Roald Dahl’s book to life for audiences of all ages while teaching the life lessons of loyalty and friendship.

Palatine Park District’s Family Friendly Theatre productions offer a convenient local option for introducing children to the theatrical experience. Shows are usually an hour long and are offered in a comfortable atmosphere in the heart of Palatine at the Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center. James and the Giant Peach is being performed by American Eagle Productions, a group that has blazed the trail for youth and educational theatre in the Chicagoland area. Performing for over 300 schools and groups annually for the past 24 years, their sole goal is to bring literature, history, and geography to life through live musical and theatrical productions.

For more information, visit www.palatineparks.org or www.cuttinghall.org, or contact Michael Noens, Cultural Arts Coordinator, at mnoens@palatineparks.org or 847-496-6237.

The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks and recreation facilities and activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors of the Palatine Park District.