Take a peep behind the scenes at rehearsals for Birmingham Rep’s Peter Pan
Peter Pan written by J M Barrie, adapted by Phil Porter, music by Ruth Chan, directed by Joe Murphy, at the Birmingham REP from 19 November 2026 to 17 January 2027
Preview
Birmingham Rep has released rehearsal images for its forthcoming festive production of Peter Pan, J M Barrie’s much-loved children’s story, which runs between Thursday 19 November 2026 and Sunday 17 January 2027.
This new production of Peter Pan is adapted by Phil Porter, with original music by Ruth Chan, and is directed by The Rep’s Artistic Director, Joe Murphy, fresh from his success with Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
The cast comprises: Jack Benjamin (Mr Darling/Skylights); Amber Sylvia Edwards (Wendy); Maddie Hansen (Curly); Matthew James Hinchliffe (Jukes); James Ifan (Tootles); Jordan Laviniere (Michael Darling); Jacob Leeson (Slightly); Lara Lewis (Nibs); Hannah McPake (Hook/Mrs Darling); Elijah Millar (John Darling); Emmy Stonelake (Tinkerbell); Susannah Van Den Berg (Smee); and Iverson Yabut (Peter Pan).
Peter Pan is the classic story of the boy who never grew up and his adventures in Neverland with Wendy and the other Darling children, not forgetting Tinker Bell, The Lost Boys and Hook. Bursting with imagination, this faithful re-telling of J M Barrie’s beloved tale looks set to delight audiences afresh this festive season.
Iverson Yabut plays Peter Pan. Previous Birmingham Rep credits include: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story. Other theatre credits include: Aladdin (Evolution Productions), Chariots of Fire and Miss Saigon (Sheffield Crucible), Pacific Overtures (Menier Chocolate Factory) and George Takei’s Allegiance (Charing Cross Theatre). Film credits include: Fantastic Four: First Steps (Marvel) and Mutiny (Lionsgate/MadRiver Pictures).
Hannah McPake plays Hook and Mrs Darling. Previous Birmingham Rep credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Other theatre credits include: Nye (National Theatre), Hamnet (RSC and West End), Romeo and Juliet and The Knight of The Burning Pestle (Shakespeare’s Globe), Stranger Beasts, I am Kevin and Kneebone Cadillac (Wild Works), Tales of the Brothers Grimm, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, The Wind in the Willows, Maudie’s Rooms, Cinders and Plum (and me, Will) (Sherman Theatre), and Silly Kings, Wonderman and Red Man/Green Woman (National Theatre Wales). Television and film credits include: Casualty (BBC), Trollied (Roughcut TV for SKY1), Skins (E4) and Where I Go (When I can’t be where I am) (China Plate).
Amber Sylvia Edwards plays Wendy. Her theatre credits include The Tempest, Macbeth (RSC), Wild Rose (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh), The Good John Proctor (Jermyn Street Theatre), Tina (Aldwych Theatre), Orphans (National Theatre of Scotland), and Dirty Dancing (UK Tour). Film credits include: I Swear and Elegancia.
Emmy Stonelake plays Tinker Bell. Their previous Birmingham Rep credits include Sweet Henry V. Other theatre credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (RSC/Unicorn), Beauty and the Beast (Storyhouse), Twelfth Night (Shakespeare’s Globe), OG Prince of Wales, A Christmas Carol (Sherman Theatre), Tell Me How It Ends (Liverpool Everyman), The Fair Maid of the West (RSC), and Pride and Prejudice *Sort Of (UK Tour). Film and Television includes: Dreaming Whilst Black (BBC Three/Showtime) and The Diplomat (BBC/Alibi).
Joining Joe Murphy, Phil Porter and Ruth Chan on the creative team are: Hayley Grindle (Set and Costume Designer), Christopher Mundy (Musical Supervisor and Orchestration), Zoe Spurr (Lighting Designer), Dan Balfour and James Melling (Co Sound Designers), Sarah Golding (Choreographer and Movement Director), Ellen Hartley (Vocal Coach), Kev McCurdy (Fight Director), John Maddox (Flight Director), Helena Palmer CDG (Casting Director), Josh Sood (Musical Director), Alexandra Whiteley (Assistant Director), Jo Lakin (Puppetry Designer), Jill Molyneux (Props Supervisor) and Phoebe Bath (Production Manager).
In the Darling household, the usual bedtime routine is abandoned when Peter Pan flies away with Wendy and her brothers, out over moonlit Victorian streets and all the way to Neverland.
There they find the ultimate paradise for rebels and dreamers…no school…no rules…and certainly no bedtime! The Lost Boys and the Darling children spend their days swimming with mermaids, making mischief with Tinker Bell, and dining on delicious imaginary feasts – the very best of make-believe.
Wendy tries to keep the gang safe from harm, but with Captain Hook and the ticking Crocodile inching ever closer, the children begin to realise the thrill of adventure may come at a price. Can our heroine Wendy avoid walking the plank and summon the courage to grow up on her own terms?
For tickets call the Box Office 0121 236 4455 or visit: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan
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