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Peter Pan
Written by Adam G Smith
A timeless tale that never grows old! While chasing after his mischievous shadow, Peter Pan encounters the Darling children in their nursery. With a dash of Tinker bell's fairy dust, Wendy, John, and Michael take off on an exhilarating flight to Neverland, leaving behind the flamboyant Nanny Nelly Knuckles—or so they think. In Neverland, they meet the Lost Boys, the enigmatic Native Islanders, and the fearsome Captain Hook, who, alongside his bumbling sidekick Smee, is bent on revenge against Peter Pan, the boy who fed his hand to a tick-tocking crocodile. Packed with laughs and plenty of audience participation, this panto script promises a fun-filled adventure for the whole family! This version keeps the excitement and adds a bit more flair while staying true to the spirit of the original story by J.M Barrie
Running Time - 2 Hours
Principle Cast Size - 17
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Copyrite Notice
In 1929, J. M. Barrie gifted the rights to Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. In recognition of Barrie’s unprecedented generosity, and the exceptional work of the Hospital itself, a special clause in the UK’s Copyright Designs & Patents Act 1988 granted the hospital the right to a royalty from Peter Pan in perpetuity. For nearly 100 years, the story of Peter Pan has enchanted children and adults alike, and continues to benefit the seriously ill children who are admitted to GOSH for life-saving treatment every day.
Please note, if you’re applying to perform our adaptation of Peter Pan and your performance will take place in the United Kingdom, in addition to a licence to perform this script, you will need to seek permission and pay an additional licensing fee to perform this title from Concord Theatricals who represent the theatrical rights to Peter Pan on behalf of Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital Charity.
Please visit the Peter Pan page on the Concord Theatricals website (https://www.concordtheatricals.co.uk/p/910/peter-pan) to apply and add a note in the Additional Comments field that you would like to use this version for your performances.
Cast
Peter Pan - Peter Pan is a mischievous, eternally youthful boy who never grows up. Confident and adventurous.
Wendy - Wendy Darling is a nurturing, imaginative girl who balances childhood innocence with a caring, motherly spirit.
John – John Darling is a clever and logical boy with a love for adventure, often seen as the more practical and level-headed.
Michael – Michael Darling is the youngest sibling, characterized by his innocence, enthusiasm, and curiosity.
Nanny Nelly Knuckles – (Dame) A flamboyant and witty nanny who goes on her own unexpected adventure.
Captain Hook / Mr Darling – A cunning, vengeful pirate with a fearsome demeanor, driven by his obsession to defeat Peter Pan.
Smee – Main comedy role, a kind-hearted and bumbling pirate, loyal to Captain Hook but more gentle natured.
Tinker Bell – A spirited and sassy fairy with a strong personality, known for her loyalty to Peter Pan.
Tiger Lilly – Brave and noble Native Islander Princess who commands respect with her strength.
Tootles – 2nd in command of the Lost Boys.
Curly – Lost Boy who overacts when lying.
Pip – Headstrong Lost Boy
Bunty – Gentle and shy Lost Boy, known for his endearing clumsiness and eagerness to help his friends.
Pirate Wan – Old school pirate who is loyal and enjoys everything a pirate should be.
Keith the Pirate/ Native 1 - A mute and deaf gormless pirate. Must have great comic timing and use of physical humour in this role.
Chief Big Tesco - Leader of the Native Islanders, big character with great wit.
Mrs Darling - Warm and loving mother, deeply caring for her children and providing a sense of comfort and stability in their lives.
Script Sample
Wendy: But I am not making it up…well at least I don’t think I am. It was in there!
Nanny: Now then let’s see about this story, Hmm what have we in here. What are these? [holding up some Russian Nesting Dolls]
Wendy: Oh, they are our Russian Dolls!
Nanny: I hate Russian nesting dolls. They`re so full of themselves. Oh, look there are a few books in here. (Grabs a book from the cupboard) here’s one! It’s about a spoilt young prince who is put under a spell by an evil witch who wants to become rich.
Wendy: Oh, what’s that one called again?
Nanny: SPARE: The Prince Harry Autobiography! (Holding the book up)
John: No not that one again!
Nanny: Well, let’s see what else we have in here. Ah here we are! Oh, I like this one! It’s about the cat that caught the flu and went to the pharmacy!
Wendy: What’s that called?
Nanny: Its called Puss in Boots!...No? Ok let’s see what else, ah here we are. This will put you all to sleep in no time.
Micheal: Is it Tom Thumb?
John: Is it Robin Hood?
Wendy: Is it Hansel & Gretel?
Nanny: No but you’re all close… its ‘War and Peace’ by Leo Tolstoy. Now settle down children and I will read.
Nanny Nelly Knuckles treads on a toy on the floor, picks it up and puts it away.
Nanny: Ah, you must stop leaving your toys on the floor my dears, you know it’s a fire hazard!
Michael: A fire hazard?
Nanny: Yes, you will trip over it, I will point and laugh and then get fired. Now then are we all comfortable. [Clears throat as she walks over to chair on the far side of the nursery] ‘’The year is 1812 and Genoa and Lucca are now just family estates of the Buonapartes….’