The big glittering Christmas panto that is Peter Pan didn’t just appear on His Majesty’s stage by magic.
It takes months of painstaking work and talent to get this festive treat off the page and on to the stage.
So join us as Alan McHugh, writer, director and the dame of the show, takes us through the making of a panto in our exclusive peek behind the scenes.
He reveals the process of writing the script, talks about the talented performers – from Brendan Cole to PJ Corrigan – who bring his words to life and praises the army of behind-the-scenes experts who all come together to turn this massive, complex jigsaw into a living breathing panto.
Be a fly-on-the-wall backstage at Peter Pan in His Majesty’s
Along the way you’ll get a rare chance to be a fly-on-the-wall, from the set being shipped in and built at the theatre to the intensive rehearsals to get the cast word perfect and the intense choreography and music rehearsals to make sure it hits all the high notes.
There are some secrets to be revealed too – just what part does vodka play in a panto?
And let’s not forget the sheer sense of fun and exuberance that make His Majesty’s panto – and Peter Pan – such a hugely popular family treat.
So, let’s get out the pixie dust and see just how the magic is made…
How to get tickets to see Peter Pan at His Majesty’s Theatre
And if you enjoy this backstage look at Peter Pan, you can check out more information and tickets for the show itself at aberdeenperformingarts.com
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