Canberra audiences are being invited to return to Neverland, but this time, Captain Hook is taking centre stage.

Hook’s Neverland is a new large-scale production combining world-class circus, astonishing magic, aerial performances and theatrical effects to retell the Peter Pan story from Hook’s perspective.

Could the notorious captain simply be misunderstood?

The show will arrive at Canberra Theatre Centre in January, directly after its season at the Sydney Opera House. It follows the success of Cirque Alice and features the familiar characters audiences know and love, together with a fresh look at one of the story’s most famous villains.

Canberra Theatre Centre Executive Director Georgia Hendy joined us to reveal what audiences can expect from the spectacular new production.

Listen to the full chat below.