Monday, 9 December 2024 10:11

Jo could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (10/12) to see the highly-anticipated Peter Pan and here is her full review...

The experience

Visiting the Milton Keynes Theatre Panto in December has become a family tradition for us, and one we eagerly were awaiting on hearing it would be "Peter Pan" this year.

The evening was filled with laughter and magic. Craig Revel Horwood as Captain Hook, along with Max Fulham as Smee, had the audience captured from the start with their energy and chemistry. "Smee" and his monkey sidekick with their cheeky humour had the audience cheering. Their comical timing was just perfect, and the interaction with the audience, made you really feel part of it all. "Smee", a comedian and ventriloquist really stole the show for us.

All the performances from the cast were filled with energy and so engaging! "Tink" played by Zara MacIntosh was my daughters favourite, as a fiesty Tinkerbell dressed in the most sparkles I have ever seen on stage. It was also great to see young local performers involved in the show, such as Oli Manning who played "Michael Darling" who made his debut, after attending Mad Hatters Theatre School which my daughter also attends, so it really made it seem dreams were possible last night!

The set, costumes and lighting made you feel like you were in the thick of Neverland, and the whole experience was a 10/10.

The story

Milton Keynes Theatre announced earlier in the year that fab-u-lous TV judge and musical theatre star Craig Revel Horwood will lead this year’s panto as the dastardly Captain Hook. He is joined by comedian and ventriloquist Max Fulham as Smee and West End stars Ross Carpenter playing the title role of Peter Pan, Zara MacIntosh as Tink and Evelyn Hoskins as Wendy.

Peter Pan is produced by the world’s biggest pantomime producer, Crossroads Pantomimes, whose chief executive Michael Harrison said:

“Following the huge success of our production of Cinderella in Milton Keynes last Christmas we can’t wait to return to MK Theatre this year with another sensational pantomime. We’re absolutely thrilled that star of stage and screen Craig Revel Horwood will be at the helm of the Jolly Roger for what will be a swashbuckling adventure for all the family”.

Join Peter Pan and all your favourites from Neverland for fun, laughter, and a fab-u-lous adventure that will have your whole family hooked! In true Milton Keynes panto style, the show will be bursting with dazzling special effects, stunning costumes, and beautiful sets - creating the perfect recipe for a truly magical family experience.

Emma Sullivan, Theatre Director at Milton Keynes Theatre said:

”We are thrilled to be welcoming the brilliant Craig Revel Horwood back to the theatre in Peter Pan this year. Milton Keynes Theatre audiences love a good villain, and no one plays a baddie better than Craig, so we know he’ll inspire lots of panto boos when he takes to our stage. We’re excited for Max, Ross, Zara and Evelyn to join Craig, and bring all the pantomime magic that delights audiences every year.”