Kenneth Branagh, Bertie Carvel, Olivia Colman & more lead an all-star audio adaptation of Peter Pan
A star-studded cast has been confirmed to take part in a unique digital retelling of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan, to raise money for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.
The world premiere audio adaptation will feature the vocal talents of Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, Olivier Award winners Sharon D Clarke, Joanna Riding and Bertie Carvel, five-time Academy Award nominee Kenneth Branagh, alongside Jane Horrocks, Jason Flemyng, Clive Rowe, and many more.
Additional casting includes Bobby Beynon, Norman Bowman, Charlie Cameron, Craig Lauzon, Sera-Lys McArthur, Katie Moore, George Neilly, Steffan Rhodri, Ben Starr, Zubin Varla, and Matthew Woodyatt.
Members of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Young People’s Forum, including patients currently undergoing treatment and former patients, will also perform alongside the professional cast to sprinkle a little fairy dust this Christmas.
The audio play has been adapted by Shaun McKenna (The Lord of the Rings, West End) and features an original musical score by Annabelle Brown.
The production will be rehearsed via Zoom and will include four 30-minute chapters, which will be recorded remotely before being mixed and mastered together with the fantastic score.
Director of Fundraising at GOSH Charity Liz Tait said: “We are so grateful to the many stars who lent their voices to this creative audio adaptation of the timeless story of Peter Pan, alongside children and young people from the hospital whose contribution helped bring this tale to life in such a unique way.
“100% of proceeds from the downloads of this adaptation will help us support seriously ill children from across the UK who are cared for at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and we truly hope that the families listening in the lead up to Christmas enjoy the comfort of storytelling together, after the challenging year everyone has faced.
“Thank you to everyone who downloads this adaptation, and to all those involved in its creation.”
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