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Review of Peter Pan and Wendy – Durham Gala

by Andrew Harrison
July 22, 2024
in Art & Leisure
Review of Peter Pan and Wendy – Durham Gala

Peter Pan and Wendy

DURHAM Gala theatre is renowned for creating excellent pantos every Christmas, more recently they are creating outstanding summer shows and this year is no exception. Peter Pan and Wendy adapted by Laura Turner tells the story of 13-year-old Wendy, with a modern setting. She ends up finding herself lost in a magical enchanted forest, meeting Peter and Tinkerbell and having an awfully big adventure.

Although it does have a pantomime feel to the show, thankfully it isn’t, as I prefer pantos around Christmas. It’s only breaking the fourth wall talking to the audience and encouraging them to join in at times, that gave me the panto feel.

The cast of six, work incredibly hard. Wendy, played by Lucy Davis has the perfect teenage attitude. Peter Pan, played by Lucas Bradley Benson, is fearless and mischievous. A number of the cast including Rosie Stancliffe, Meena Al-Nawrasy and Jordan Larkin play several roles throughout, showing an excellent range of characterisation. Captain Hook, played by Kieron Michael, was certainly a highlight of the evening. He brilliantly shows himself as a menacing and cunning villain, with a perfect vulnerability.

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The original music by Joshua Tarrier, subtly drives the plot on, especially with Captain Hook during ‘The Magpie’s Way.’ The brilliant set, designed by Amy Watts, seamlessly changes between scenes. There are plenty of familiar lines you would expect from the traditional story with an excellent Tinkerbell.

My younger companions for the evening, really enjoyed the show, especially Captain Hook.

This is a perfect show for all the family.

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Peter Pan and Wendy runs until Saturday 27th July at Durham Gala.

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