Norwich Theatre is thrilled to announce the Junior Ensemble for its pantomime, The All New Adventures of Peter Pan, which will fly into Norwich Theatre Royal on 5 Dec 26 and run through the festive period until 3 Jan 27.
The 24-strong Junior Ensemble is made up of talented local children from across Norfolk, who will share the role of Neverland’s Lost Children across three performing teams:
- Team Tootles: Olivia, Ava, Ellie, Ernie, John, Daisy, Hannah, and Evie.
- Team Curly: Ayla, Rufus, Audrey, Ruby, Sorya, Elsie, Rupert, and Rose.
- Team Nibbs: Allana, Poppy, Skye, Martha, Aubrey, Esmeralda, Thomas, and Esme Rose.
The cast was selected following an extensive local search that began with The Journey to Neverland: Junior Cast Workshops between May and June, where nearly 400 participants took part in free, high-energy sessions inspired by the show. Final auditions were held in September to select the final 24 performers.
Wendy Ellis, Norwich Theatre Creative Programmes & Audiences Director and Lead Producer of the pantomime, said: “Panto season is pure magic, but there’s nothing quite like the energy our Junior Ensemble brings to our stage. So many young people brought their enthusiasm and talent to our workshops, and these 24 talented young people are ready to bring the energy and the panto mischief. We can’t wait for Norfolk audiences to cheer on their own local talent this festive season.”
The Junior Ensemble will take centre stage playing the Lost Children in Neverland and join the previously announced principal cast, led by Norwich panto favourite Joe Tracini as Smee, Casualty’s Milo Clarke as Peter Pan, Game of Thrones star Kerry Ingram as Wendy, the fabulous Quinn Patrick as Tink, and Hamilton star Karl Queensborough stepping into the boots of the villainous Captain Hook.
Completing the cast are the ensemble Claudia Bahrani, Sam Gallacher, Simanie Hemmise, Sammy Herbert, Holly Houseman, Josh Peberday, Brandon Thompson and Layla-Grace Vrahmis.
Make Norwich Theatre’s pantomime your favourite Christmas tradition with The All New Adventures of Peter Pan. Opening 5 Dec and running through 3 Jan at Norwich Theatre Royal, this unmissable, high-flying panto is packed with laughter, magic, mischief, and festive joy for kids and adults alike.
Buckle up and get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt. Join Peter and friends as they take on the dastardly Captain Hook in an epic adventure full of magic, mayhem, and mischief. With spectacular dancing, show-stopping musical numbers and more audience participation than you can shake a hook at.
The All New Adventures of Peter Pan opens at Norwich Theatre Royal on 5 Dec and runs over Christmas and New Year until 3 Jan 27.
The pantomime has a range of accessible performances, including captioned, audio-described, BSL-interpreted, sensory-adapted, and an over-15s performance. Don’t forget you can spread the cost of your pantomime tickets with Pay in Instalments.
To book or to find out more, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office at 01603 630 000.
