Around the World in Eighty Days

Around the World in Eighty Days adapted by John Hildreth

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Productions (38)
Drama/Adventure/Romance
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115 - 130 minutes
1 W, 10 M, 5 Any (9-53 actors possible: 1-17 W, 8-36 M)
Set: Set must be flexible enough to handle smooth transitions between the large number of interior and exterior locations.

In 1872, on a gentleman's wager, Phileas Fogg and his French manservant Passepartout attempt to traverse the globe in just eighty days. The two encounter strange new countries, colorful (and at times hostile) characters, and even love. A faithful, swift adaptation of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel.

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

In 1872, on a gentleman's wager, Phileas Fogg and his French manservant Passepartout attempt to traverse the globe in just eighty days. The two encounter strange new countries, colorful (and at times hostile) characters, and even love. A faithful, swift adaptation of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel.

  • Drama/Adventure/Romance
  • |
  • 115 - 130 minutes
  • 1 W, 10 M, 5 Any (9-53 actors possible: 1-17 W, 8-36 M)
  • Set: Set must be flexible enough to handle smooth transitions between the large number of interior and exterior locations.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-323-6

Published Reviews

"There sure are plenty of laughs in this highly inventive, thoroughly enjoyable and family-friendly little show."

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

"It's never an easy feat to blend just the right amount of narrative with the dramatic, but Hildreth easily gets the job done all within a two-hour duration, providing ample opportunity for laughter and whimsy."

Tim Sauers, Gay Chicago Magazine

"[A] wittily efficient adaptation of Jules Verne's prototypal science-fiction novel."

Mary Shen Barnidge, Windy City Times (Chicago)

"[A] rollicking and deliciously literate adaptation of Verne's classic."

Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times

"[A] fleet and funny caper."

Jenn Goddu, Chicago Reader

"True to its sci-fi pioneer author, the adventure romance ends with a scientific twist."

Larry Bommer, Chicago Tribune

"The Lifeline Theatre has accomplished an impressive feat with its adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days: It has taken the story of 60 characters in 50 locations in this play and made the production look effortlessly slick."

Max A. Herman, Chicago Arts & Entertainment

Production History

MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
New Covenant Schools
Lynchburg, VA United States
New Covenant SchoolsLynchburg, VA United States
NOV 21, 2024 - NOV 23, 2024
Mount Vernon Christian School
Mount Vernon, WA United States
Mount Vernon Christian SchoolMount Vernon, WA United States
APR 12, 2024 - APR 21, 2024
ACTA Theatre
TRUSSVILLE, AL United States
ACTA TheatreTRUSSVILLE, AL United States
DEC 01, 2022 - DEC 03, 2022
West High School
Knoxville, TN United States
West High SchoolKnoxville, TN United States
NOV 19, 2021 - NOV 21, 2021
Lake High School
Uniontown, OH United States
Lake High SchoolUniontown, OH United States
NOV 22, 2019 - NOV 23, 2019
Normandy High School
Cleveland, OH United States
Normandy High SchoolCleveland, OH United States
NOV 08, 2019 - NOV 10, 2019
DeMatha Catholic High School
Hyattsville, MD United States
DeMatha Catholic High SchoolHyattsville, MD United States
JUL 20, 2019 - AUG 07, 2019
Milam Community Theater
Cameron, TX United States
Milam Community TheaterCameron, TX United States
JAN 25, 2019 - JAN 26, 2019
Moline High School
Rock Island, IL United States
Moline High SchoolRock Island, IL United States
NOV 29, 2018 - DEC 08, 2018
Department Of Theatre And Dance
Casper, WY United States
Department Of Theatre And DanceCasper, WY United States
1 of 4
MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
New Covenant Schools
Lynchburg, VA United States
New Covenant SchoolsLynchburg, VA United States
OCT 29, 2014 - OCT 29, 2014
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
Lifeline TheatreChicago, IL United States
JAN 01, 2002 - DEC 31, 2002
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
Lifeline TheatreChicago, IL United States

Awards (2)

First Prize, French Government Theatre Grant (2003)

Best New Adaptation, Joseph Jefferson Citation (2002)

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