Promising to bring a sprinkle of magic (and fairy dust) the show is fun for all the family in the run up to Christmas.
It is always a treat to see the cast genuinely enjoying their time upon the stage and BMOS have joyous, nuanced and talented performances in abundance. Also clear, is the care and commitment taken by the production team to bring the show to a professional standard. Peter Pan is a highly watchable and truly enjoyable musical adventure for this reason.
There were some standout performances from the cast throughout. Martin Foley is a perfect Peter Pan, bringing fun and charm to the role. Annabel Pilcher dazzles as Wendy, handling challenging musical scores with ease. Alistair Jolliffe is great as the nefarious Captain Hook and Dave Shaw manages to steal nearly every scene as the naïve Smee.
The production values were another highlight of the production. The sheer amount of work that has been put into the set design and costumes really adds to the show’s exuberant nature. The best example of this is the embodiment of the crocodile and Nana the dog. Despite witnessing a clearly human performer navigate the stage as the crocodile, the quality of the costume and animalistic nature of the performers movements made it feel incredibly real. This gave a chilling effect to the production, providing a nice and welcome contrast to other more humorous moments throughout, including that provided by the lively Nana.
Peter Pan has so much story to get through that perhaps some of the moments could play out slightly faster. For a family story, both the first and second act did feel too long at times, especially considering younger audience members. There were also a few slight mishaps throughout which, if ironed out, would further enhance the quality of the production.
Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure is a great night out at the theatre. Perfect for families, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Catch it before Saturday 25th November.
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