directed by Myles Leon

An Awfully Big Pantomine Adventure based on the novel by J.M. Barrie, with songs and dances, written by Tom Whalley

All children, except one, grow up… except Peter Pan, who is on the hunt for his pesky shadow, Peter Pan meets the Darling children in their Nursery. With a sprinkling of fairy dust, Wendy, John and Michael leave Nana the Dog behind on a flight to Neverland – a magical place home to the Lost boys, Mermaids, Indians and the most villainous pirate of them all; Captain Hook! With Mrs Starkey and her bumbling son Smee by his side, Hook seeks revenge against Peter Pan who fed his left hand to a tick-tocking crocodile hungry for the rest of him. Will the boy who never grew-up rid Neverland of Captain Hook forever? Will the Darlings find their way home to London?

Find out in this swashbuckling pantomime that will have you ‘hooked’!

Peter Pan – Peter is a clever, adventurous and confident leader of the Lost Boys. Rather, boastful but caring and filled with joy. He doesn’t want to grow up and not to be around those who want him to grow up. The person who does this role must have some ability to interact with the audience. Able to sing and dance. (Male or Female 15 – 18yrs)

Wendy Darling – Wendy is the eldest child in the family, who believes in Peter Pan. While growing up, she was also afraid of leaving her childhood. She is charming, kind, a “mother type” to all. Able to sing and dance. (Female 15 – 18yrs)

John Darling – John is the second child. John always dreamed of being on a big adventure, particularly as a pirate. Able to sing and dance. (Male 15 – 18yrs)

Michael Darling – Michael is the sweet, adorable youngest child. Can be stubborn at times. Able to sing and dance. (Male 15yrs)

Mr Darling/Captain Hook – Mr Darling is a stern loving father, concerned about keeping the household in order. Doubled up as Captain Hook, the classic pirate villain, but on the inside a cowardly man. Comedian role that can interact with the audience. Able to sing and dance. (Male 40+)

Dame Darling/Lady Starkey – Both roles are doubled up and done by a male (Traditional Pantomime) Dame Darling is sweet and loving but slightly over the top in the acting. Lady Starkey is one of the pirates and mother of Smee. Both roles need to be comical. Able to sing and dance. (Male 40+)

Nana – Nana is the nursemaid dog, a non-speaking role, just WOOF! Must be comfortable using their body movements to represent the animal. Will be doubled up into other characters. (Age 15+)

Tinkerbell – Peter Pan’s fairy friend who sometimes has a bit of an attitude, who saves the day with Peter. Able to sing and dance. (Female 15 – 18yrs)

Smee – Smee is the bumbling, comical pirate, who is Captain Hook’s right-hand man, son of Lady Starkey. Able to sing and dance and interact with the audience. (Male or Female 30+)

Tiger Lily – The beautiful princess of the “Whatsittoya” tribe. She is brave and loyal. Able to sing and dance. (Female 16 – 25yrs)

Chief Big Willie – Chief of “Whatsittoya” Trible. Good presence and loud. Tall and slightly overweight preferably. Able to sing. (Male 30+)

The Lost Boys – The lost boys are a group of lads who live in Neverland without a care in the world! Tootles is the leader, but they are loyal to Peter Pan. The boy’s names are Nibs, Slightly, Curly, Tootles and the Twins. There is no need for the actors playing The Twins to be identical. Able to sing and dance. (Males or females 16+)

Crocodile – A non-speaking role. Can be doubled up as Nana. (Male or Female 16+)

Indians, Pirates, Mermaids – These parts will be doubled up. Able to sing and dance. (Male or Females 16+)

For those who are interested please submit an email to blackwood.players@gmail.com, stating what role/s you are keen to audition for and where we can send you a copy of the script and an audition information pack.

We recommend that children audition to learn the crafts of theatre.

The production will be to be held at Blackwood Memorial in the last weekend in November – 4 shows only.

For more information please contact Myles Leon 0421 002 802