MONDAY 26TH FEBRUARY - THURSDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 2024
‘Peter Pan Jr.’ is a musical adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic play and novel, ‘Peter Pan’. This version, tailored for younger performers, offers a lively and magical retelling of the timeless story. The musical follows the adventures of Peter Pan, a mischievous boy who can fly and never grows up, as he whisks away the Darling children, Wendy, John, and Michael, to the enchanting Neverland.
In Neverland, the group encounters a host of memorable characters, including the villainous Captain Hook and his bumbling pirate crew, the fairy Tinker Bell, and the Lost Boys. The story explores themes of friendship, imagination, and the desire to remain a child forever. With catchy songs and engaging choreography, "Peter Pan Jr." captivates audiences with its whimsical charm and encourages everyone to embrace the magic of childhood and the power of believing in oneself. The musical is often performed by school and community theatre groups, making it a popular choice for young actors and audiences alike.
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“The moment you Doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.”
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EdWARD PEARCE | SCHOOL DIRECTOR
It is with great excitement and pleasure I’d like to welcome you all to our long-awaited school production. This year, our dedicated teachers and staff, alongside our talented students, have embarked on a thrilling adventure to bring J.M. Barrie's timeless classic, Peter Pan, to life on stage.
The boy who never grows up, Peter Pan, invites you to join him, along with Wendy, John, Michael, pirates, brave girls, and many more, on a journey to the magical world of Neverland. Together, they face daring escapades, encounter colourful characters, and discover the true meaning of friendship, bravery, and the importance of holding on to the joy of childhood.
The preparation for the production has been a journey in itself, showcasing not only our students' artistic talents but also the power of teamwork. Our teachers, parents,
and volunteers have come together to support in various ways. The stage is about to come alive with vibrant costumes, captivating set designs, and the infectious energy of our young performers, all of whom have poured their hearts into making this production a memorable experience for everyone.
We invite you to join us for one (or all four!) evenings filled with amusement, laughter, wonder, and the joy of never letting go of our inner child. We are confident that our Peter Pan production will not only entertain but also inspire all who attend.
Thank you for being a part of this magical journey with us. Let the adventure begin!
Edward Pearce
Michelle MCKEEVER | PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
I am overjoyed to extend a heartfelt welcome to our production of Peter Pan Junior! As one of the directors of this enchanting journey, I feel an immense privilege witnessing the dedication and talent of every single student involved. From singing and dancing to acting, they have poured their hearts into the rehearsal process, and their hard work is truly commendable.
At our school, we hold a firm belief in providing each student, regardless of age or ability, with the opportunity to experience the pure joy of theater. This is why we've proudly adopted an inclusive approach, featuring two casts spanning across primary and secondary levels. This not only allows every student to shine in their unique way but also cultivates a deep love for the arts within our school community.
Childhood is a magical time, filled with wonder and imagination. In selecting Peter Pan, we aim to bring that magic to life on our stage. Here at Fairgreen, we recognize the importance of preparing our students for adulthood while ensuring they have plenty of fun and adventures along the way. It's a balance we strive for every day, and we are excited to showcase the result of our collective efforts in this heartwarming production.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the parents who have contributed to the success of this production. Your dedication in creating costumes and supporting our students as they rehearse songs and lines at home has not gone unnoticed. Your involvement and commitment make a significant impact on the overall experience, and we are grateful for your
partnership in making this production truly magical.
Students have gained incredible experiences over the past months building on confidence, acting skills and brushing up on their vocals. We also had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with iRIG, a local company based here in Dubai. Ryan, the founder of iRIG, and Chris, his technician, pulled out all the stops for us in making the magic of flying happen. Our students had the unique opportunity to visit their center, where they practiced alongside these professionals. We cannot thank IRIG enough for their generosity and expertise, which have truly elevated the production.
Over the past few months, our students, alongside our wonderful team of teachers , have dedicated themselves to weekly rehearsals, infusing life into the enchanting world of Peter Pan. Their professionalism and drive are truly commendable, and we couldn't be prouder of the hard work they've put into making this show a memorable experience for all.
In addition to our talented cast and the support of our parents, we express our gratitude to the artistic students who have worked tirelessly to craft stunning props and set pieces, transporting you to the whimsical world of Neverland. Their creativity and attention to detail have elevated the production, and we can't wait for you to witness their amazing work.
Let us collectively embark on a magical journey together!
Michelle McKeever
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Jessica Ferguson-Thomas
I am absolutely thrilled to be involved with this year's Fairgreen production. Directing Peter Pan has been a journey filled with awe-inspiring moments and the discovery of incredible talents within the PYP. As we navigated through rehearsals and transformed the school stage into the enchanting world of Neverland, the dedication and enthusiasm exhibited by our students have been nothing short of remarkable.
From the spirited auditions that showcased a diverse array of talents to the tireless commitment displayed during Friday afternoon rehearsals, our students have proven to be a treasure trove of creativity and passion. The camaraderie that developed among the cast is magical and has created a sense of unity that extends beyond the stage.
The students' adaptability and resilience have shone through as they seamlessly embraced the challenges of bringing this timeless tale to life. Whether mastering
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intricate choreography, perfecting character nuances, or crafting elaborate sets, their dedication has been commendable. I would also like to thank all the parents for your unwavering support with our young actors. A show like Peter Pan would not be achievable without your help. Thanks also to Michelle for everything, Kristel for the amazing dance routines and Kateryna for working so hard with the singing.
As we take our final bow, the memories of this incredible journey will linger, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and the catchy songs in my head! The Peter Pan production has not only been a showcase of talent but a celebration of the enduring magic that live theater can weave. It has been a truly remarkable experience, reminding us all that, in the world of Peter Pan, we can always find a bit of pixie dust to make our spirits soar.
Jessica Ferguson-Thomas
Abby Brewer | Cast Two co-director
What a wonderful journey it has been to work with the Cast 2 students on this year’s production of Peter Pan! There is, perhaps, no truer way to be a ‘risk-taker’ than auditioning for a role in a school production; certainly everyone who has been involved in this production should be commended for their dedication and hard work.
It has been truly a joy to watch as our student performers lost their fears and gained confidence with their characters, developing such a keen understanding of who exactly they are meant to be onstage.
My personal favorite moments throughout this process have been when I can’t help but laugh out loud at hilarious new additions to line delivery or blocking that the
performers have added in as a result of their understanding of the character they are portraying. I hope the audience finds these moments of hilarity and shows their appreciation with hearty laughs!
These student performers have taken on the challenges of learning lines, practicing blocking, understanding their characters, and rehearsing over and over again with confidence, courage, and a willingness to learn. It will be so exciting to see all of this hard work pay off as they finally take to the stage!
Audience, enjoy the show; Cast, break a leg!
Abby Brewer
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Mairead Comiskey | Cast Two co-director
I am delighted to be involved in this year's production of Peter Pan at Fairgreen! It has been a privilege to support and advise our students’ creative talents and growth on stage over the last weeks and months.
From auditions to rehearsals, they've shown remarkable perseverance and commitment to their craft.
Our cast has tackled challenges with enthusiasm, delving deep into their characters' psyches and personalities to bring this timeless tale to life. The cast have
worked tirelessly to ensure every detail shines.
To our talented students: break a leg! Your hard work has paid off, and I'm confident this will be a magical performance for everyone involved.
Enjoy the show!
Mairead Comiskey
Kristel Bourgeois |
As the Dance Director for this year's production of Peter Pan, I am genuinely thrilled to witness our talented students' remarkable progress and growth in their performances. Guiding them through the intricacies of the choreography and helping them embody the magic of dance in the context of Peter Pan has been an enriching experience and I am amazed by their dedication and hard work.
The energy and enthusiasm they brought to the rehearsals have truly transformed the stage into a magical realm. I hope that this experience will serve as a source of inspiration for them to delve deeper into the captivating world of dance, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the art form. I am
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immensely proud of each dancer's achievements and grateful to have played a role in their artistic journey during this production of Peter Pan.
Kristel Bourgeois
Katerina Sygydiuk |
As the music teacher for the Peter Pan school play, it has been an absolute joy to work with our talented students, guiding them through the enchanting melodies and magical entrances that bring this timeless story to life.
Together, we've delved into the whimsical world of Neverland, honing and perfecting our vocal harmonies. Witnessing the students' dedication and passion for music has been truly inspiring. I am confident that their performances will captivate our audience, transporting them on a journey filled with adventure, laughter, and the enduring spirit of childhood imagination.
Katerina Sygydiuk
Musical Director
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Cast One
Peter Pan
Jack Tranter
Wendy
Sophie Ferguson-Thomas
Mr Darling
Anwar Alasad
Mrs Darling
Amelia Seddon
Liza
Federica Tornetta
John
Ayoub Ghaith
Michael
James Deir
Captain Hook
Rahim Mullick
Smee
Sophia McCarthy
Pirates
Daisy Holmes
Nico Dyet
Naya Chaaraoui
Cecilia Nabli
Lennoo Eeckhout
Issam Thuneibat
Marin Kerum
Dorrit Cooper
Sierra Samuels
Teodor Czuz
Crocodile
Celina Triemer
Tiger Lily
Lina Willmann
Brave Girls
Kelcy Lloyd
Celina Triemer
Elisa Fossati
Sienna Soucaille
Mikaela Piccioli
Sofia Kalliakmani
Eva Bonner
Laura Tornetta
Federica Tornetta
Sienna Kennelly
Eden Burgess
Lost Boys
Vincent Cooper
Younis Ghaith
Caesar Schumer
Gabriel Aykut
Adam Essahsah
Dancers
Philippa Winberg
Sarah Omar
Rosie Maddison
Olivia Pebley
Athena Akyut
Zya Daanya
Melina Moutsou
Amar El haddad
Isabella Winberg
Gisele Kanj
Alma Alghorani
Ivanna Sergienko
Isabella Palumbo Nunez
Marina Claffey
Emily Schulze
Kiara Slack
Hala Rustum
Linnea Lindgren
Nelly Alsalahy
Tamara Hassan
Ayse Alici
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Peter Pan
Lachie Pearce
Wendy
Cerise Joy
Mr Darling
Anwar Alasad
Mrs Darling
Rachel Bruce
Liza
Lena Bruce
John
Alex-Skye Astruc
Michael
Angelo Blundell-Walton
Captain Hook
Christian Christenson
Smee
Jack Abrahamasson
Jukes
Clara Agostinho
Pirates
Athmika Arun
Salma Taha
Rosella Bossler
Aida Soelling
Ekin Kycukkaya
Maria Haddadin
Katrina El Deir
Khadiga Abbas
Sarah Essahsah
Ilze Burger
Zeliha Seker
Laila Jabri
Tiger Lily
Dina Essahsah
Brave Girls
Nellie Hartman
Evie Blundell-Walton
Carlota Alonso
Maria Thuneibat
Clementine Bradshaw
Milly Delaney
Sabine Larsen Esteban
Kiara Lloyd
Lucia Yague Garces
Poppy Delaney
Annie Steckel
Taleen Al Dabbagh
Jasmina Jendoubi
Nibs
Lorenzo Rodriguez Ramalho
Slightly
Dani Achikhi
Tootles
Tristan Stone Astruc
Twins
Adam Abdelhamid
Eben Claes
Curley
Adam Khalifeh
Dancers
Penelope Jones
Jana Abdelhamid
Luna Rae Pfister
Sofia Bryleva
Sine Sezgin
Jane Sezgin
Isabella Collins
Marina Claffey
Elise Heisselberg
Isabelle Liezenga
Maha Bassim
Hala Rustum
Linnea Lindgren
Nelly Alsalahy
Tamara Hassan
Ayse Alici
Lily Tamar
Brooklyn Shewchuk
Cast Two
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Cast One
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Jack Tranter
Sophie FergusonThomas
Anwar Alasad
Amelia Seddon
Federica Tornetta
James Dier Rahim Mullick
Sophia McCarthy
Daisy Holmes
Nico Dyet
Teodor Cruz
Celina Triemer
Lina Willmann
Kelcy Lloyd
Elisa Fossati Sienna Soucaille
Cecilia Nabli Lennoo Eeckhout
Issam Thuneibat
Marin Kerum
Dorrit Cooper
Ayoub Ghaith
Naya Chaaroui
Sierra Samuels
Mikaela Piccioli Sofia Kalliakmani
Eva Bonner
Laura Tornetta Sienna Kennelly Eden Burgess
Vincent Cooper Younis Ghaith
Caesar Schumer
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Gabriel Aykut Adam Essahsah
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Cast TWO
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Lachlan Pearce Cerise Joy
Rachel Bruce Lena Bruce
Angelo BlundellWalton Christian Christensen Jack Abrahamsson
Clara Agostinho Athmika Arun
Sarah Essahsah Ilze Burger Zeliha Seker Laila Jabri
Dina Eshassah Nellie Hartmann
Rosella Bossler Aida Solling Ekin Kycukkaya
Maria Haddadin
Katrina El Deir
Alex-Skye Astruc
Salma Taha
Khadiga Abbas
Anwar Alasad
Evie Blundell-Walton
Carlota Alonso Villanueva
Maria Thuneibat Clementine Bradshaw
Milly Delaney Sabine Esteban
Kiara Lloyd Lucia Yague Garces
Poppy Delaney Anni Steckel Taleen Al Dabbagh Jasmina Jendoubi
Lorenzo Rodriguez Ramalho
Dani Achikhi
Tristan Stone Astruc Adam Abdelhamid Adam Khalifeh Eben Claes
Aleena Shanawaz
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Talia Bruni Allen Wiseman
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Dancers
Gisele Kanj
Amar El Haddad
Athena Akyut
Ayse Alici
Brooklyn Shewchuk
Elise Heisselberg
Jana Abdelhamid
Jane Sezgin
Kiara Slack
Lily Tamar Linnea Lindgren
Marina Claffey Amelia Moutsou
Nelly Alsalahy
Luna Rae Pfister Maha Bassim
Ivanna Sergienko
Hala Rustum
Isabella Collins
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Isabella Palumbo Nunez Isabella Winberg Isabelle Liezenga
Alma Al Ghorani
Olivia Pebley
Sofia Bryleva
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Tamara Hassan Zya Daanya Emily Schulze
Penelope Jones Philippa Winberg
Rosie Maddison Sarah Omar Sine Sezgin
Behind The scenes
Director
Michelle Mckeever
Cast One Co-Director
Jessica Ferguson-Thomas
Cast Two Co-Directors
Abby Brewer
Maired Comiskey
Music Director
Katerina Sygydiuk
Dance Director
Kristel Bourgeois
Props and Set
Fiona van Heerden
Luke Enfield
Ms Maryam
Oscar Pearce
Dean Hurn
Layla Abushakra
Linda Giselle Bruni
Siri Claes
Razan Baig
Fiza Asif
Khadiga Abbas
Lola Beascoechea
Diana D'Agosto
Laila Jabri
Isabella Prola
Yasmin Kanj
Zarah O'Connell
Tahlia Triemer
Allen Wiseman
Costumes
Anby Brewer
Jana Elansary
Our wonderful parents
Lighting Technician
Salman AlQuraishi
Sound Technician
Mr Ronnell
Stage Maintenance
A big thankyou to Mr Suvash, Mr Reddy and the team for all of their hard work
Programme design
Daniel Ferguson-Thomas
Content and media
Our wonderful Fairgreen marketing department (Alona and Anna)
Backstage Support
Nichola Arnott
Shannon Johnson
Kate Battle
Laetitia Samuels
Jesca Mataure
Gina Lloyd
Lee Bossler
Edilberta Manuel
Kim Sharpe
Jorge Lopez
Wendy Slack
Matt Greenwood
Ashley McCarthy
Nicola Delaney
Sally Solomon
Karen Daza
Lisa Murphy
Runners
Charline Louafi
Eilidh O’Donovan
Sophie Chivi
Vincent Themel
Olivia Syrek
Loubna Moll
Mais al fraihat
Firdaw Mzerma
Zina Hashish
Yasmina Azimova
Isabella Prola
Laila Jabri
Agnes Tranberg
June Fjeld
Sophie Chivi
Poyraz Alici
Oscar Pearce
Refreshments
Spill the Bean
www.facebook.com/ spillthebean
Stylists
Eternity Salon
www.eternitybeautysalon.com
Flowers
Leaves & More
www.facebook.com/ A2Zleavesandmore/ Set Support
www.irigevent.com
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SONGS
Neverland
Tender shepherd Peter’s entrance
Tink finds the shadow Locked in the drawer Liza’s entrance
I’m flying
Hide and seek Pirate march
Hook’s tango Crocodile music
Brave Girl dance
The Wendy bird Wendy Cinderella tag
Hook’s tarantella I won’t grow up Underground march
Tink and wendy Brave girls descend Ugh-a-wug
Distant melody
Fight above ground Kidnapping
Poison
Tinker Bell’s sacrifice
Tink’s recovery
Hook’s waltz
Peter comes
On board
Ship fight
Gotta crow
Nursery music
Finale ultimo
“Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.”
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