Having interviewed the
stars of Peter Pan, now at Milton Keynes Theatre, in this month's Phonebox
magazine, we headed over to the show to see if it lived up to expectations...
and we're pleased to tell you it most certainly did! MK Theatre was a packed house
with young and old alike, and the atmosphere was buzzing even before the
curtains came up.
We were looking forward to
seeing headliner Bradley Walsh, TV star from Coronation Street and Law
& Order: UK, among others, and presenter of The Chase, who was playing the
role of Smee. He didn’t disappoint, and was hilariously funny and gripping to
watch, leading the audience through the story as the comical baddy who everyone
can't help but love. He was definitely the star of the show, and was joined on
stage by professional dance crew and stars from Britain's Got Talent, Flawless.
They starred as the pirates and Indians, and led the crowd singing and clapping
along to their dancing. They incorporated the dance routine and acting in a
truly Flawless way, showing their skills and abilities extend further than just
dancing. The child actors involved in the show were amazingly confident,
and were thoroughly enjoying playing their characters on stage. Peter Pan was
played by Wicked star George Ure, giving
a great show to make us really believe he was the boy who never wanted to grow
up.
It was a show crammed full
of entertainment from start to finish, including fire, dancing, singing and
humour, it really is a night out for all the family. There were jokes for both
adults and children, which had the whole audience roaring with laughter
throughout. There was even some audience participation at the end, where two
children were selected to go on stage. All in all it was a thoroughly enjoyable
evening, and we would highly recommend taking the whole family. Don't miss out
seeing this amazing show, which is at Milton Keynes Theatre until the 11th
January- you’ve still got time to book your tickets!
