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In 2018, in conjunction with The Regent Centre, GBPL provided another unique education initiative involving interaction at the highest level from current industry and academic specialists from the Musical Theatre industry.

"Education is valuable, even after 25 years in the musical theatre industry, I’m still learning. Supporting this initiative that’s FREE to all its participants has been truly inspiring and we’re excited to provide this opportunity to such a wonderful bunch of performers. The combination of Disney’s much loved adaptation of J.M Barrie’s wonderful play, your support and our experience will ensure a fantastic evening for everyone”
Earl Carpenter
We auditioned over 200 young performers aged 18 and under (min age 7) who played leading and chorus roles in a unique opportunity to perform in the musical play, Disney Peter Pan Jnr in conjunction with The Regent Centre in Christchurch this December.

A highly positive performance experience exploring and focusing on professionalism, confidence building through exploration and most importantly fun is one that everyone should support.

An incredible project that made all participants feel courageous, inspired and confident. A mixed ability, education initiative involves interaction at the highest level from current industry and academic specialists from the musical theatre industry was absolutely FREE to all its participants.
12th December: Review by Patrick Gough
Disney Peter Pan Jnr at the Regent Centre in Christchurch

When it comes to soaring talent and swashbuckling fun, this show has it in spades. A refreshing production that is not only perfect for parents, but is a flying introduction to the power of musical theatre for youngsters in the audience.

At the heart of things were the hugely talented young, amateur cast that delivered their lines with passion, flair and above all professionalism. The show boasts three different line-ups of 135 local performers, which alternate over the five-day run at the Regent Centre.

Tonight saw leading performances from Oliver Payne as the irrepressible Peter Pan, Ruby Douglass as a fantastically mischievous Tinker Bell and Dan Northbrooke with a modern take on Captain Hook that gave him a terrific edge.

In fact, this revamped version managed to feel fresh and contemporary, while still retaining the magic of JM Barrie’s original play and the feel-good factor of Disney’s animated film. The production aims high, looks a treat and offers plenty of thrills along the way.

The cast are clearly enjoying the experience as much as the audience, which is a joy to behold. All with the support off-stage from Broadway and West End star Earl Carpenter and his local theatre company, Ginger Boy Productions.

Running at a zippy 60 minutes, Disney Peter Pan Jnr. doesn’t out stay its welcome and is the perfect tonic to some of the more over-indulgent panto productions. By final curtain, the positivity and sheer good humour of the show carried the audience home to Neverland.

Disney Peter Pan Jnr. continues at the Regent Centre until December 15.

REVIEW 

Disney Peter Pan Jnr team...

Jacquelyn Ockwell

Director

Jillie Willcock

Music Director

Michelle-Nicole Wilson

Choreographer

Jo Barrington

Assistant Producer &
Safeguarding Officer
Music and Lyrics by Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain, Michael Tumes, Xavier Atencio, George Bruns, Jack Lawrence, Frank Churchill, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Oliver Wallace and Ray Kelley 

Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Lyrics by Eric Svejcar 

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by David Zellnik 

Based on the screenplay by Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Bill Peet, Winston Hibler, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright and William Cottrell 

Based on the play by J.M. Barrie and the 1953 Disney Film

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk.
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