What if your best friend was a six-foot tall invisible rabbit? South Australian theatre royalty, media identity and author Peter Goers will bring Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, HARVEY to life this November at the Holden Street Theatres.
The Rosie Aust directed version of HARVEY will return to the South Australian stage for the first time in over two decades featuring a leading local cast assembled by Goers, who reprises the lead role of Elwood P. Dowd, a man whose best friend is a six-foot-tall invisible white rabbit, Harvey.
Widely regarded as one of the funniest and most delightful plays ever written, HARVEY is a classic that is celebrated for its whimsical charm and feel-good comedy. The production was adapted into an Oscar winning movie starring the legendary James Stewart.
Enter the world of Elwood P. Dowd and his invisible friend Harvey in a journey of imagination, kindness and what it means to be ‘normal’. At the heart of HARVEY is the value of illusion, accepting people and the joy of friendship and kindness.
According to Peter Goers the opportunity to present HARVEY and reprise the leading role is a thrilling one. “I love this work and role and have nursed the ambition to play Elwood again. Thanks to Holden Street Theatres and Rosie Aust, here it is,” said Goers.
“Elwood is a much kinder, gentler and more considerate man than me but that’s why I am playing him. Acting is taking a break from yourself”.
This production features an incredible local cast including Dora Stamos, Rebecca Kemp, Julia Whittle and Robert Cusenza. HARVEY is the grand finale of Peter Goers highly acclaimed three-year tenure as Director in Residence at Holden Street Theatres.
“As Peter Goers concludes his role as Director in Residence, we thank him for his generosity, talent and insight. We are thrilled for Peter and the cast for the upcoming production of HARVEY – we can’t wait to see him back on stage,” said Martha Lott, Artistic Director of Holden Street Theatres.
HARVEY
The Studio – Holden Street Theatres, 32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh (Adelaide)
Season: 4 – 22 November 2025
Information and Bookings: www.holdenstreettheatres.com
Image: Peter Goers stars in HARVEY (supplied)