Peter Panto
Peter Panto is an adaptation of the classic children's novel. After her siblings Michael and John go to bed, Wendy dreams of a life of adventure, and her dreams are answered when Peter Pan and Tinkerbell appear at her window and whisk her and her brothers off to magical Neverland. There, they meet the Lost Boys, the fearsome Captain Hook, the silly billy Smee and the hilarious cook Peggy Egg, amongst other characters. This script features 7 principal characters, many minor roles for juniors and plenty of action for the ensemble.
Character List
Peter Pan
Male presenting
18-30
The principal boy character. Cheeky, childish, playful but heroic and brave. He brings Wendy and her brothers to Neverland to show them the world where no one grows up.
Wendy
Female presenting
18-30
The principal girl character. Sweet, feminine and a bit naive. She is quite motherly in character, wanting to care for her brothers and the lost boys. She does however stand up for herself when Hook kidnaps her.
Tinkerbell
Female presenting
Any age
Peter’s fairy friend. Feisty and aloof, she is initially jealous of Wendy and they fall out. She comes round eventually and saves Wendy from Captain Hook's sleeping potion at the end.
Captain Hook
Male presenting
Any age
Classic Panto villain. Sinister and mean. He wants to capture Peter Pan and use him as a thief as part of his pirate crew. He is absolutely terrified of the ticking crocodile. This actor plays Mr Darling in the opening scene.
Smee
Any gender
Any age
Hook’s pirate henchman. Dim, simple and a huge comedy character. Follows Hook’s orders with glee, but is still a likeable character. Must be a strong comedy actor.
Peggy Legg
Dame
Any age
The cook on Captain Hook’s ship. A traditional Panto dame, bossy and fussy, but likeable. She is the only person on Hook’s ship who isn’t frightened of him and they end up together at the end.
Nana
Any gender
Any age
The Darling’s pet dog. They are onstage pretty much the entire time as they narrate the show, and they do dip into the action occasionally. Sassy, dry and sarcastic. Must be good at audience interaction.