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 Schools Lynchburg, VA United States
NOV 21, 2024 - NOV 23, 2024
Mount Vernon Christian School
Mount Vernon, WA United States
 Mount Vernon Christian School Mount Vernon, WA United States
APR 12, 2024 - APR 21, 2024
ACTA Theatre
TRUSSVILLE, AL United States
 ACTA Theatre TRUSSVILLE, AL United States
DEC 01, 2022 - DEC 03, 2022
West High School
Knoxville, TN United States
 West High School Knoxville, TN United States
NOV 19, 2021 - NOV 21, 2021
Lake High School
Uniontown, OH United States
 Lake High School Uniontown, OH United States
NOV 22, 2019 - NOV 23, 2019
Normandy High School
Cleveland, OH United States
 Normandy High School Cleveland, OH United States
NOV 08, 2019 - NOV 10, 2019
DeMatha Catholic High School
Hyattsville, MD United States
 DeMatha Catholic High School Hyattsville, MD United States
JUL 20, 2019 - AUG 07, 2019
Milam Community Theater
Cameron, TX United States
 Milam Community Theater Cameron, TX United States
JAN 25, 2019 - JAN 26, 2019
Moline High School
Rock Island, IL United States
 Moline High School Rock Island, IL United States
NOV 29, 2018 - DEC 08, 2018
Department Of Theatre And Dance
Casper, WY United States
 Department Of Theatre And Dance Casper, WY United States
AUG 10, 2018 - AUG 11, 2018
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
Medinah, IL United States
 Overshadowed Theatrical Productions Medinah, IL United States
MAR 02, 2018 - MAR 03, 2018
Cedar Falls HIgh School Stanard Auditorium
Cedar Falls, IA United States
 Cedar Falls HIgh School Stanard Auditorium Cedar Falls, IA United States
NOV 07, 2017 - NOV 09, 2017
Golden Sierra High School
Garden Valley, CA United States
 Golden Sierra High School Garden Valley, CA United States
OCT 26, 2017 - OCT 28, 2017
Stage Lights Drama Group
Pearl, MS United States
 Stage Lights Drama Group Pearl, MS United States
JUL 28, 2017 - JUL 30, 2017
Portland Civic Players
Portland, MI United States
 Portland Civic Players Portland, MI United States
JUL 12, 2017 - JUL 12, 2017
The Oldland Players
Bristol, United Kingdom
 The Oldland Players Bristol, United Kingdom
JUN 22, 2017 - JUN 24, 2017
The Oldland Players
South Gloucetershire, United Kingdom
 The Oldland Players South Gloucetershire, United Kingdom
MAY 25, 2017 - MAY 26, 2017
SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE
LISBURN, United Kingdom
 SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE LISBURN, United Kingdom
NOV 05, 2016 - NOV 06, 2016
Porter-Gaud School
Charleston, SC United States
 Porter-Gaud School Charleston, SC United States
OCT 21, 2016 - OCT 23, 2016
North Port High School
North Port, FL United States
 North Port High School North Port, FL United States
JUN 30, 2016 - JUL 01, 2016
The Stephen Perse Foundation
Cambridge, United Kingdom
 The Stephen Perse Foundation Cambridge, United Kingdom
MAY 11, 2016 - MAY 15, 2016
Roseville Area High School
Roseville, MN United States
 Roseville Area High School Roseville, MN United States
APR 07, 2016 - APR 08, 2016
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH United States
 Nashua Community College Nashua, NH United States
NOV 05, 2015 - NOV 07, 2015
Cadillac High School Drama Club
Cadillac, MI United States
 Cadillac High School Drama Club Cadillac, MI United States
AUG 01, 2015 - AUG 01, 2015
Camp Dudley
Westport, NY United States
 Camp Dudley Westport, NY United States
OCT 30, 2014 - NOV 01, 2014
Covenant Christian Academy
Colleyville, TX United States
 Covenant Christian Academy Colleyville, TX United States
OCT 29, 2014 - OCT 29, 2014
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL United States
APR 04, 2014 - APR 13, 2014
St. Ignatius College Prep
Chicago, IL United States
 St. Ignatius College Prep Chicago, IL United States
MAR 27, 2014 - APR 01, 2014
Caldwell Academy
Greensboro, NC United States
 Caldwell Academy Greensboro, NC United States
JUN 20, 2013 - JUN 21, 2013
Warminster School
Frome, United Kingdom
 Warminster School Frome, United Kingdom
APR 04, 2012 - APR 05, 2012
Grove Park Theatre, Wrexham, UK
Wrexham, United Kingdom
 Grove Park Theatre, Wrexham, UK Wrexham, United Kingdom
MAR 30, 2012 - MAR 31, 2012
Masuk High School
Monroe, CT United States
 Masuk High School Monroe, CT United States
NOV 18, 2010 - DEC 11, 2010
Stage Center Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Stage Center Theatre Chicago, IL United States
MAY 14, 2010 - MAY 16, 2010
Columbus Catholic High School
Marshfield, WI United States
 Columbus Catholic High School Marshfield, WI United States
NOV 12, 2009 - NOV 21, 2009
Oddfellows Playhouse
Middletown, CT United States
 Oddfellows Playhouse Middletown, CT United States
JAN 01, 2005 - DEC 31, 2005
New American Theater
Rockford, IL United States
 New American Theater Rockford, IL United States
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Theatre of Western Springs
Western Springs, IL United States
 Theatre of Western Springs Western Springs, IL United States
JAN 01, 2002 - DEC 31, 2002
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL United States
MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
New Covenant Schools
Lynchburg, VA United States
 New Covenant Schools Lynchburg, VA United States
OCT 29, 2014 - OCT 29, 2014
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL United States
JAN 01, 2002 - DEC 31, 2002
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL United States

Awards (2)

First Prize, French Government Theatre Grant (2003)

Best New Adaptation, Joseph Jefferson Citation (2002)

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