Little Theatre
11th Dec, 2024
A Lee Brannigan Production
Written by Philip Meeks
Jumping back on the reviewing horse, here I was, for some festive family fun in Gateshead. A colourful and vibrant display of song and dance was in store for me from the first minute of the performance.
One wonders why Peter Pan remains popular, dare I say, never more popular than it is now? When you think about it this makes a lot of sense: it's 2024 who needs - or even wants - to leave Neverland and grow up?
I wish I couldn't relate , however as a single man, 45, unlucky in both work and romance l do strongly relate!
In fact it always felt like this play was made for me, written by me, and starring me! I blame the schizo bipolar diagnosis, or my endless thirst for drama!
Anyway I'm sidetracking from the actual play, which was all sorts of awesome, from the tight snappy and clever script down to the various costumes (so garish it took 2 hours to recover my eyesight!).
The cast were awesome, some real strong performances, especially from the Megan Laing as Martha the Mermaid and Bella Bluebell Captain (Bella) Hook, who is now female (of course), but still yearning for revenge and destruction, (something anyone who has been on hold ringing the universal credit hotline would appreciate).
The transitions were seamless, (most of) the jokes landed well. The only criticism I could say would be that the plot seemed somewhat convoluted, (but aren't all Panto plots, though? - Ed) with very little in the way of finishing off the plot nicely, lol!
Running until the end of December, it's a great show to catch, and I thoroughly recommend it!
There are limited tickets for the remaining shows available so book up quick at at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lbp
Frank C Murphy
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