Peter Pan

Synopsis

Musical adaptation of JM Barrie's adventure in Never Never Land

Our Review:

16 December 2009

What are the things that spring to mind when you think of Peter Pan? The Second Star to the Right, Following the Leader, that naughty little Barbie-doll fairy in a green tutu?

Yep, Disney’s rather hijacked the entire story and cornered the market in iconic imagery and definitive songs. Which makes any attempt at refreshing the century-old tale with modern sensibilities and a new score about as futile as Captain Hook’s efforts to kill Pan himself.

Unfortunately, composer-lyricist Julian Ronnie’s sub-Lloyd Webber tunes and lazy rhyming couplets, together with a limp and unimaginative script by collaborator Paul Miller and director David Taylor, do little to help reclaim JM Barrie’s original magical fantasy.

There’s much to recommend this show, and it’s plain to see where the budget’s been spent. It looks fabulous, with sumptuous sets, backdrops and scenery from designer Simon Higlett, and the choreography by Bill Deamer is always sharp and full of energy.

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David - 16 December 2009:

I saw the show last night and loved it. This is pure entertainment. The colourful and elaborate set, the wonderful lighting and the great music are what the magic of theatre are all about. True, the content of the script lacks a real creative edge but the cast really bring things to life, and we particularly enjoyed the pirates. Not to mention, the indians, a mermaid and a huge Nana the dog. Well worth seeing. ...

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