07/12/2023
The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook is at The Anvil Arts Friday 8 to Sunday 31 December 2023
Join Peter Pan, Smee, Tinker Bell, and Ethyl Mermaid on a brand-new swashbuckling adventure, full of fun, laughter … and crocodiles, at The Anvil this Christmas.
The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook stars Melanie Walters, best known for her role as Gwen in BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. Melanie takes the joint role of Mrs Darling / Ethyl Mermaid. Melanie is also known to younger viewers as Gran in CBeebies’ Biff & Chip. And she appeared at The Anvil in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2015.
Milkshake! presenter David Ribi will be playing Peter Pan. Along with appearing on Channel 5’s hit kids show, David has performed on the West End stage and in numerous touring productions. He was nominated for the Best Principal Lead in the Great British Pantomime Awards 2023 for playing Peter Pan last year.
They’ll be joining the ever-comical Chris Pizzey, best known as Mr Stephen in the CBBC series Basil Brush, who is back by popular demand to play the part of Smee and direct the production.
Holly Atterton, from kids’ channel Nickelodeon, will be Tinker Bell, while returning to Basingstoke is Chris Fearn who will be taking the role of Captain Hook.
Ticket prices vary depending on performances, and there are concessions along with group discounts. So do check the Anvil Arts website www.anvilarts.org.uk for full details or call the box office on 01256 844244.
There is a Relaxed Performance at 2pm on Tuesday 19 December, and a Signed Performance at 6pm on Tuesday 12 December. Please call the Anvil Arts box office for more information and to book. Some performances are already sold out so don’t delay!
