WATCH: Peter Pan to fly into Kettering for ‘spectacular and dazzling’ Christmas panto
Kettering residents are in for a treat later this year as Peter Pan flies into town for the Lighthouse Theatre’s Christmas pantomime.
Families descended on the venue on Saturday, September 26, for a free launch-day event, where they were treated to a sneak-peek at this year’s festive show, including showstopping songs and hilarious circus tricks from members of the cast.
Daniel Bell, managing director for KD Theatre Productions and producer of Peter Pan, said: “This is our fourth year working with the amazing team here at The Lighthouse.
“The pantomime is a brand new pantomime for us so everything is new this year.
“New script, new music, new costumes, new scenery, amazing effects, so we’re really excited to bring a spectacular and dazzling production of Peter Pan here at The Lighthouse.”
Guests at the event were introduced to the star-studded cast set to grace the stage in December. Returning favourites include the comedian ‘Rollo’ as Smee and Evan Taylor Benyacar, who recently starred inStarlight Express in London, as the titular role of Peter Pan.
Maisie Asbury is back at the Lighthouse for a fourth year as Tinkerbell alongside Samuel Wright, who appeared in last year’s smash-hit movie musical Wicked: For Good and was an audience favourite in 2023 as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, returns to the Lighthouse as Captain Hook.
Stewart Briggs will take on the role of Dame Henrietta Hook, while Kettering-born Sarah Bluck is playing Wendy.
The excitement of the day didn’t end there, with the audience also able to take part in dancing with Tinkerbell, circus skills, colouring and even watch a Punch and Judy show.
Watch the video at the top of this page to hear from some of the cast about what to expect from this year’s magical show and to see some of the exciting performances.
Tickets are now on sale for the show-stopping production, which runs from December 11 to 3.
To fly away to Neverland, take the second star to the right, and call the box office on 01536 414141 or book online at https://lighthousetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/.