Wendy and Peter Pan

Ella Hickson, based on the original story by J.M. Barrie

Performed at Coulsdon Community Centre
Eight performances from December 7–15, 2019 📅

About the Production

This Christmas, we’re delighted to present the perfect festive treat for all the family – the classic English childhood myth of love, loss, redemption – and pirates.

And Peter Pan, who never grows old. What’s not to like?

Winter, 1911. Snow is falling across London. Wendy Darling and her brothers sleep peacefully in their bedroom as their parents bicker downstairs. In a sudden flurry of snow their window blows open, and Peter Pan tumbles into their lives – followed by a fractious fairy called Tink. With the help of a little fairy dust, Wendy agrees to fly with Peter to Neverland, seeking an awfully big adventure and the key to her parents’ forgotten happiness – the child they once lost. Once there, Wendy will give the Lost Boys a run for their money, defeat the diabolical pirate Captain James Hook, and ultimately learn what it really means to grow up.

J.M.Barrie’s stage play, Peter Pan, delighted audiences when it premiered in 1904. His novel based on the play, Wendy and Peter, published in 1911, was a huge success. Commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Ella Hickson’s Wendy and Peter Pan premiered in December 2013, and it’s a sparkling new adaptation that puts Wendy centre stage. In a feisty take on Barrie’s much-loved tale, it never loses the charm of the original, nor any of its iconic set pieces.
It’s bittersweet, funny in places, touching in others, and brimming with action and adventure. Complete with musical accompaniment by our live band, plus our famous Christmas refreshments. It might be cold outside, but the mince pies and mulled wine will be piping hot!

The Cast

Indianna Scorziello Wendy Darling, the Girl
Joe Wilson John Darling, the Oldest Boy
Emma Parris Michael Darling, the Middle Boy
Chelcie Rigelhuth Tom Darling, the Youngest Boy
Lisa Lloyd Mrs Mary Darling, the Mother
Paul Ford Mr George Darling, the Father
Penny Payne Doctor Giles, a sinister man of medicine
Jack Clark Peter Pan, Captain of The Lost Boys
Rory Curnock Cook Peter's Shadow, a slippery silhouette
Hannah Montgomery Tink, a streetwise sprite
Rory Curnock Cook Nibs, the tallest Lost Boy
Anya Destiney Curly, the hungriest Lost Boy
Lucy-Ann Bird Tootles, the bravest Lost Boy
Pete Bird Slightly, the poshest Lost Boy
Lauren Edmonds Tiger Lily, a warrior princess and last of the Picins
Mike Brown Captain James Hook, Dastardly Master of 'The Jolly Roger'
Vyvyan Almond Smee, Captain Hook's First Mate
Dawn Ford Knock Bones Jones, a rascally pirate
Bruce Montgomery Murt the Bat, a roguish pirate
Chris Argles Doc Swain, a nefarious pirate
Paul Ford Skylights, a villainous pirate
Connor Nestor Martin, a not-very-good pirate
Penny Payne The Crocodile, a timely and vengeful predator
Mark Taylor Piano
Jeannie Lewis Guitar / Percussion / Vocals
Simeon Dawes Bass Guitar / Mandolin
Keith Lewis Guitar
Charles Taylor Guitar
Richard Lloyd Vocals

Behind the Scenes

Richard Lloyd Director
Alfie Brown Stage Crew
Kath Dawes Stage Crew
Steve Harris Stage Crew
Mike Brown Set and Large Properties Construction
Andy Hall Set and Large Properties Construction
Steve Harris Set and Large Properties Construction
Keith Lewis Set and Large Properties Construction
Keith Lewis Flying Rig Design, Engineering and Installation
Mike Brown Flying Rig Installation Assistance
Chris Argles Set Decoration
Pete Bird Set Decoration
Anya Destiney Set Decoration
Lauren Edmonds Set Decoration
Dawn Ford Set Decoration
Kiera Ford Set Decoration
Rhona Garratty Set Decoration
Richard Lloyd Set Decoration
Bruce Montgomery Set Decoration
Penny Payne Set Decoration
Indianna Scorziello Pirate Map Mural
Lucy-Ann Bird Properties Sourcing and Creation
Kath Dawes Properties Sourcing and Creation
Kiera Ford Properties Sourcing and Creation
Paul Ford Properties Sourcing and Creation
Kath Dawes Costume Sourcing and Creation
Dawn Ford Costume Sourcing and Creation
Sheila Bird Costume Sourcing and Creation
Lynda Hall Costume Sourcing and Creation
Jeannie Lewis Costume Sourcing and Creation
Lisa Lloyd Costume Sourcing and Creation
Helen Purton Costume Sourcing and Creation
Rhona Garratty Costume Sourcing and Creation
Julie Montgomery Sound Design and Operation
Andy Hall Lighting Design and Operation
Steve North Lighting Design and Operation
Mike Brown Fight Arranging
Rory Curnock Cook Fight Arranging
Fiona Harrison Rehearsal Prompts
Catherine Vines Rehearsal Prompts
Lucy-Ann Bird Marketing and Social Media
Paul Ford Marketing and Social Media
Bruce Montgomery Marketing and Social Media
Paul Ford Programme and Marketing Artwork Design
Lynda Hall Photography
Steve North Photography
Tim Young Box Office
Sheila Bird Rehearsal Catering
Helen Purton Rehearsal Catering
Suzi Brown Front of House
Tanya Allison Front of House
Francesca Auletta Front of House
Alfie Brown Front of House
Eloise Brown Front of House
Neil Grew Front of House
Maureen Hammick Front of House
Fiona Harrison Front of House
Jeanette Lewis Front of House
Philippa Martin Front of House
Rosie Martin Front of House
Aldo Piscina Front of House
Helen Purton Front of House
Rosa Ruggeri Front of House
Michelle Tomas Front of House
Catherine Vines Front of House
Gareth Williscroft Front of House

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