BIRMINGHAM REP ANNOUNCES FULL CASTING FOR ITS FORTHCOMING PRODUCTION OF “PETER PAN”
PETER PAN
Birmingham Rep
Wednesday 18 November 2026 – Sunday 17 January 2027
Box office: birmingham-rep.co.uk, 0121 236 4455
Directed by Joe Murphy
Birmingham Rep has announced full casting for its forthcoming festive production of Peter Pan, J M Barrie’s much-loved children’s story, which runs between Wednesday 18 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.
Joe Murphy, Director and Artistic Director of The Rep said:
“I’m delighted with the wonderful cast we’ve assembled who are going to bring Phil Porter’s joyous new adaptation of JM Barrie’s unforgettable children’s story to life. Phil’s version has got everything you could want from Peter Pan. We’re setting it in the original late Victorian/Edwardian period, and alongside all the iconic characters – Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, The Lost Boys, Hook and a crocodile – there will, of course, be flying, genuine flying.
“Our composer, Ruth Chan has written over 20 original songs with Phil, which are sure to bring a smile and maybe a tear to theatregoers of all ages. And I love the character and strength of Wendy, who experiences her own coming-of-age story, growing in confidence and maturity as the play progresses.
“I really hope this production will delight everyone, especially all those young people who, as is often the way, will be getting their first taste of theatre during this magical time of year.
“All in all, it promises to be an enchanting, festive feast not to be missed.”
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. Hertheatrecredits 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. Theirprevious 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), Nick Lodge (Sound Designer), Sarah Golding (Choreographer and Movement Director), Kev McCurdy (Fight 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).
To book simply visit Birmingham Rep at birmingham-rep.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0121 236 4455 (Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Saturdays 12pm to 6pm, or 4pm if there is no evening performance scheduled).