This document provides a detailed character list for the musical adaptation of ‘Peter Pan’. It includes descriptions of key characters such as Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook, and the Lost Boys, along with their suggested casting requirements, including age, physical attributes, and vocal abilities. The document outlines the roles of various characters, including parents, pirates, and natives, and offers insights into the ensemble dynamics. It serves as a valuable resource for producers, directors, and actors involved in staging the production. The character descriptions highlight the necessary skills and attributes for each role, making it an essential guide for auditions and casting. This character list is part of the authorized school edition of the musical, ensuring it meets educational standards for performance. The document is suitable for anyone interested in theatrical production, particularly in the context of ‘Peter Pan’.
Peter Pan - The Characters
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Peter Pan, like its namesake, is a tale which never ages. Children and adults alike have all fallen
under the spell of Neverland, a place where children can fly and exciting, frightening
adventures happen every single day.
All of the ever-popular characters are here - Peter Pan and Wendy, her brothers John and
Michael , their parents Mr Darling and Mrs Darling, Liza the servant, the dastardly Captain
Hook and his sidekick Smee, Tiger Lily, the Lost Boys, Pirates, Neverland Natives, Nana the pet
dog and, of course, that scary crocodile.
Now also available in a shorter abridgedAuthorised School Edition.
Suggested doubling in the cast
Mr Darling/Captain Hook (this is traditional)
Nana/Crocodile (unless a mechanical crocodile is used)
Liza/Tiger Lily
Cecco/Neverland Native Chief
Bill Jukes/Running Dog
Cookson/Stalking Deer
Starkey/Cunning Fox
Skylights/Bald Eagle
Noodler/Grizzley Bear
Mullins/Singing Bull
Peter Pan
Androgynous youth, pre-adolescent but with an ageless quality.
Strong, good looking features. Can be played by a small male or female,
slim.
Pref. max height 5’5” (1.63metres).
Vocally strong belt voice, (female – mezzo soprano / male – high tenor)
Athletic, strong, nimble dancer, stage fighting skills required and not
afraid of flying.
Possible aerial acrobatics using harness and wires.
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Captain Hook
Doubles as Mr Darling. Playing age late 40s / early 50s.
Tall: 6ft plus (at least 1.80metres), thin, gaunt, dark features.
Good comedic skills as well as able to portray a dangerous disposition.
Stage fighting skills required. Vocally - excellent bass baritone.
Needs to be fit and move well.
Wendy
Playing age 13/14, on the verge of adolescence, would suit young actress
who can successfully play down
Long blonde hair, blue eyes, positive attractive features, graceful.
Of similar height to Peter.
The perfect English Rose. Dance skills.
Vocally – strong soprano.
Also ‘flies’ but is not required to perform any aerial acrobatics.
John Darling
Playing age 12, would suit 15/16 year-old, small actor who can play
down.
Strong singer.
A good looking boy.
Bespectacled.
Also flies.
Michael Darling
Child actor. Playing age 7/8.
Sweet, bubbly, a likeable boy, full of fun.
Must be able to sing well.
Also flies.
Mrs Darling
Playing age late 30s.
Tallish; pref 5’8” plus (1.7 meters).
Excellent figure, beautiful,graceful, warm, motherly.
Exactly as we would presume Wendy’s mother to be.
Vocally - soprano.
Liza – the Darlings’ servant / Tiger Lily
Small; max 5’4” (1.60 metres), athletic.
Very good dancer.
Vocally -good belt mezzo soprano.
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Nana
Smallish pirate who is also prepared to play in the theatre dog’s skin in
Acts 1 & 3.
Strong, athletic, good singer.
Vocally - Tenor/Baritone.
Can also play one of the natives in the neverland native ensemble.
The Lost Boys:
The Lost Boys can be played by older children (teenage actors, or small
figured actresses).
They should be dressed in animal skins and should look like an
unkempt,dirty group with mud-stained faces;
all withfine singing voices and abilities to dance.
They should also be disciplined young actors with a strong "ensemble"
feel.
Tootles
The leader in Peter’s absence, so probably taller than the rest and may
even be slightly taller than Peter himself.
Rather simple but he has a good heart.
Nibs
Extremely jovial, everything is a laugh and he has a great time.
Slightly
Conceited, knows very little but considers himselfknowledgeable about most things.
Curly
Curly haired (hence name).Rather timid but loyal.
The Twins
The classical twins; we should not be able to tell them apart.
Pirates who double as Neverland Natives:
Cecco/Native Chief
Tall, manly, splendid physique.Vocally - Rich bass baritone voice. Good dancer.
Bill Jukes/Running Dog
Medium height, tough guy, tattooed, don’t meet him in a dark alley.Singer, good dancer.
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