Peter Pan Goes Wrong / Desert Theatreworks

December 11, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | Mainstage

Presented by Desert Theatreworks for the 2026-2027 Season

Something's gone very, very wrong in Neverland — and it's going to be the funniest thing you've seen all year.

From the Olivier-nominated geniuses at Mischief Theatre (the same team behind Broadway's The Play That Goes Wrong), this riotous comedy follows the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as they attempt to stage J.M. Barrie's beloved Peter Pan. What could possibly go wrong? Oh, just about everything. Flying harnesses that won't. Trap doors that will. A crocodile with very strong opinions. Cast rivalries that play out mid-flight. And a director who somehow thinks this is still going to end well.

This is the perfect holiday show for families, friends, and anyone who needs to laugh until their face hurts. Kids love the chaos. Adults love the genius timing. Grandparents love that someone finally made a Christmas show that isn't A Christmas Carol for the thirty-seventh year running.

A holiday tradition in the making. 20 performances across four weeks — perfect for the whole Coachella Valley family.

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours 5 minutes, including one intermission

Parent Advisory: Family-friendly — recommended ages 8+; mild peril and slapstick