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Peter Pan

Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch
From: Saturday, 26th May 2012
To: Saturday, 16 June 2012

Our Review: starstarstarstar

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Synopsis

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

Our Review: starstarstarstar

Anne Morley-Priestman - 28 May 2012

Tunes – real tunes – can seem in short supply these days where the latest musicals are concerned. This new adaptation of J M Barrie’s Peter Pan has a whole sequence of them beginning with “The crocodile song” and going on with “Building a wendy house” and “Mother will be there”. It's thanks to composer and musical director Steven Markwick – and that’s not to mention Vicky Ireland’s skilful filleting of the original and clever end-of-line rhythms.

Bob Carlton has directed it with a sure touch, aided by an extremely effective set by Norman Coates which makes clever use of the Queen’s Theatre’s grave-traps and provides a truly magical final tableau. There are a couple of stand-out performances, but the pull-together qualities of an ensemble of actor-musicians who can play off as well as with each other shouldn’t be underestimated.

In the title role Dylan Kennedy is ...

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