Pitlochry Festival Theatre to spread festive joy with magical new adaptation of PETER PAN AND WENDY
Pitlochry Festival Theatre have announced that it will take audiences on a magical journey to Neverland when it premieres Peter Pan and Wendy, a magical new adaptation of J.M. Barrie classic novel Peter Pan from 18 November-23 December.
Adapted by the wonderfully inventive and imaginative Janys Chambers and directed by the theatre’s Associate Director Ben Occhipinti, Peter Pan and Wendy is set to enchant and thrill audiences at Pitlochry Festival Theatre this festive season.
Peter Pan and Wendy’s exciting cast will feature Fiona Wood (Blonde Bombshells of 1943 and Chicago, Pitlochry Festival Theatre) as Wendy, Robbie Scott (Dick Whittington, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre) as Peter Pan, Colin McCredie (DC Fraser in Taggart, STV) as Caption Hook, Deidre Davis (Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Lipstick, Ketchup and Blood and Noises Off, Pitlochry Festival Theatre) as Mrs Darling; Patricia Panther (Lament to Sheku Bayoh, National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Festival and Royal Lyceum Theatre) as Tinkerbell, Ruairidh McDonald (The Kist, Edinburgh Festival and New York) as John; Stephanie Payne (Pinocchio, Citizens Theatre) as Michael; Euan Bennet (The Play That Goes Wrong, Duchess Theatre) as Tootles and Nanna, and Delme Thomas (Potted Potter, West End and World tour) as Slightly. The cast will also play ensemble roles.
Wendy & Peter Pan is designed by Anna Orton, with music directed by Robert Hiley, lighting by Simon Wilkinson, sound by Matthew Tomlinson, and movement direction by Lesley Hutchison.
Director Ben Occhipinti said: "I can’t wait to bring Janys Chambers’ beautiful adaptation of Peter Pan and Wendy to the stage. It’s one of my all-time favourite stories. I’ve always loved the imagination and excitement of the iconic story and I know that with the brilliant team of artists on board it’s going to be a treat for all the family with songs, humour, and plenty of aerial magic!! I can’t think of a better story to be telling this year to remind us of all the importance friendship, adventure, and empathy"
For more information, please click here.
