Peter Pan
Photography by Kirsten McTernan
A new adaptation of J M Barrie's classic tale. This new version puts Wendy firmly at the heart of the story as she escapes her difficult life and goes on a thrilling adventure to Neverland...only to meet Captain Hook and find it is her own dark side that she must struggle with.
It is a story for anyone who has ever made a den, fought pirates, lit a fire under the stars or wanted to stay somewhere forever.
It is a story for anyone who has ever made a den, fought pirates, lit a fire under the stars or wanted to stay somewhere forever.
Commissioned and produced by Sherman Cymru in 2012. Directed by Roisin McBrinn; Designer - Lucy Osborne; Composer and Musical Director - Dafydd James; Lighting Design by Tim Mascall; Sound design by Danny Krass; Assistant Director - Julie Wyndham and Projection Design by Andrzej Goulding.
Some of Andrzej Goulding's beautiful projection design for Peter Pan at Sherman Cymru
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REVIEWS
"Evans’s masterstroke is to deal with the heroine’s good-girl drippiness by making her turn to the dark side; thus, second-act Wendy is vampish rather than demure, at least until she is forced to make the inevitable moral choice." Othniel Smith, British Theatre Guide "If you fancy booking a flight with a difference this Christmas, with a first class seat and bags of entertainment, then don't miss Sherman Cymru's super seasonal show for 2012 - Peter Pan." **** Wales Online "The first challenge the Sherman must have faced was how to give new life to a story that’s been constantly adapted for over a century. The key, of course, is in the writing and the sharp script and original songs from Cardiff based writer Rob Evans brought the story up to date. Both adults and children will enjoy the comedy and be equally captivated by the dramatic story of Wendy and her brothers at Christmas." Nick Beasley (and his two daughters) What's on Wales "Rob Evans, who adapted this script of Peter Pan, has given it a modern, and ironically, rather more grown-up twist. With its more adult friendly content this heart-warming production has a guidance of seven years plus and definitely provide fun and laughter for both big and little kids." **** Becca Evans, The Public Reviews "This show is a real winner. For me, it was a perfect way to rediscover a Christmas tradition and remind a younger sibling of the magic of theatre. Good work Sherman!" Tom Bevan, The Sprout |
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Act III Scene 10 - Hook tempts Wendy
(Wendy is outside the Home Under the Ground. The crack of a branch. Hook emerges from the dark. Wendy picks up a stick, ready to fight.) Hook: (He makes a coaxing noise) Shhh. It’s okay. You can put that down. I’m unarmed. See? Wendy: What do you want? Hook: I don’t believe we’ve met. Captain James Hook. At your service. Wendy: I know who you are. Hook: No doubt Peter’s told you everything about me. ... Well, I just wanted to check you were okay. ... You look just like her. (Hook goes to leave) Wendy: Who? Hook: Your mother. Wendy: You knew her? Hook: Didn’t Peter tell you? ... Yes. I knew her. She came here a long time ago. Back when I was a Lost Boy. Wendy: You’re lying. Hook: It’s hard to believe, I know. Poisonous old Hook. Hideous old Hook. But once upon a time I was Peter’s favourite. His right hand man. We fought back to back. Pirate after pirate killed. Then one day I looked in the mirror. My eyes were bloodshot and there on my lip, a sort of a dusting. I didn’t know it then, but that was the start of my very first mustache. I was horrified. And in the mirror I saw Peter. He’d been watching the whole time. This smile on his face like... (Hook shudders) Said I had to get out. I was changing. Turning into one of them. I tried to plead with him. Begged him to let me stay. ‘Begone!’ That’s all he said. ‘Begone’ And when I tried to get past him, go back... he cut off my hand. Wendy: It’s not true. Hook: ‘For Youth, For Joy.’ Wendy: ‘I’ll always be a lost boy.’ Hook: That’s what he does. He draws you in, but he’ll never love you. Not the way you want him to. ... Well, I should go. I just wanted to let you know, if you ever need somewhere... Then there’s a place for you. Wendy: (disgusted) With you? Hook: (close to Wendy) Haven’t you ever felt it Wendy? That thing inside? The beating of your heart. The pulse of it all. The need to tear everything up. Go wild. Be yourself. (seeing it in her)...yes. Well you can. You just have to choose what you want to be. I chose Pirate. Are you going to hang around waiting for Peter for the rest of your life? For the full script click here.
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