Peter Pan
An Audible Original Drama
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Narrated by:
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Adeel Akhtar
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Rupert Everett
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Gerran Howell
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Eleanor Worthington-Cox
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By:
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J. M. Barrie
About this listen
This Audible Original Drama of Peter Pan takes listeners on a magical adventure with Peter, Wendy, Michael and John as they arrive in Neverland and take on Captain Hook with the help of Tiger Lilly and Tinker Bell.
The story begins at home in London during The Blitz, and Mary Darling is planning to evacuate her children to the countryside. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when a familiar face from her childhood returns...the one and only Peter Pan, the mysterious boy from Kensington Gardens. Intrigued by their mother’s friend, Wendy, Michael and John seek Peter Pan out, resulting in them being whisked off to Neverland and setting up home with Peter, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys.
As Peter and his gang come up against the wickedly evil Captain Hook, their friendships and relationships are put to the test - can Wendy be honest with Peter about how she really feels, and will Michael and John return home without their sister?
Rupert Everett (The Happy Prince, My Best Friend’s Wedding) stars as Captain Hook alongside Adeel Akhtar (Four Lions, Killing Eve) as Smee, Gerran Howell (Catch-22, Emerald City) as Peter Pan and Eleanor Worthington Cox (Maleficent, Britannia) as Wendy alongside a full cast.
To mark the launch of this drama, Audible will be donating to Great Ormond Street Hospital, to whom J.M. Barrie unexpectedly and generously gifted his copyright of Peter Pan.
Performed by: Adeel Akhtar, Mariska Ariya, Catherine Bailey, Rupert Everett, Neil Frost, William Harper, Gerran Howell, Simon Kane, Mack Keith Roach, Rocco Padden, Richard Reed, Maya Shepelev, Louis Suc, Harry Tuffin and Eleanor Worthington-Cox.
Public Domain (P)2019 Audible, LtdPlay the clips for a taste of adventures soon to be had
- Peter introduces himself to Wendy, Michael and John
- And. Just. Let. Go... Learning to fly
- Captain Hook dreams of catching Peter
- Peter and Captain Hook go head to head
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J M Barrie's gift to GOSH
In 1929, J M Barrie unexpectedly and generously gifted his copyright of Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
Barrie supported GOSH for many years and was approached in 1929 to sit on a committee to help the Hospital build a much-needed new wing. Barrie declined but said he ‘hoped to find another way to help’. Two months later, the Hospital board was stunned when Barrie donated all his rights for Peter Pan to GOSH, explaining that he was inspired by the children at GOSH.
Through this gift the hospital receives royalties from every production of the play, as well as from the sale of Peter Pan books and other products. Barrie requested the amount raised for the hospital from Peter Pan never be revealed, and GOSH has honoured his wishes. In recognition of J M Barrie’s unprecedented generosity, and the exceptional work of the Hospital itself, the House of Lords sprinkled more fairy dust over GOSH in 1988, by voting overwhelmingly for a special clause in the UK’s Copyright Designs & Patents Act giving the hospital the right to a royalty from Peter Pan in perpetuity.
For over 90 years, the story of Peter and his battle against arch-enemy Captain Hook has enchanted children and adults alike, while continuing to support seriously ill children across the UK who are cared for at GOSH and beyond.
About the performer
BAFTA award winning actor, Adeel Akhtar recently starred in Netflix’ original film Murder Mystery, opposite Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. In the BBC's adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic Les Misérables opposite Olivia Coleman and Lily Collins he received praise from Jasper Rees from the Arts Desk: The most seductive performance of all was Adeel Akhtar, who channelled the spirit of Fagin as the chancer Thénardier
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In 2017, Adeel starred in the Academy Award nominated comedy The Big Sick and became the first non-white actor to win a BAFTA TV Award in the Leading Actor category for his portrayal of ‘Shazad' in Murdered By My Father. His further credits include Swimming With Men, Victoria & Abdul, The Night Manger and Utopia, for which he received a BAFTA nomination.
About the performer
Rupert Everett first appeared on stage in 1981 as Guy Bennett in the West End production of Julian Mitchell’s play Another Country, a role he repeated in the 1984 film version which saw him nominated for a BAFTA as Best Newcomer. Subsequent nominations include a BAFTA and Golden Globe for My Best Friend’s Wedding. A writer, director and actor, Rupert has entertained audiences across theatre, film and television including directing and writing 2018 film The Happy Prince about Oscar Wilde.
Theatre credits include Mass Appeal, Don Juan, and The Picture of Dorian Gray. As well as voicing characters in the likes of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Shrek 2, he has starred in films as diverse as Inspector Gadget and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. You may have seen Rupert on TV in drama and documentaries including Black Mirror or Born to Be Wilde.
About the performer
Gerran Howell recently wrapped on Sam Mendes' 1917 (Universal) and stars in feature The Song of Names, alongside Clive Owen and Tim Roth. Gerran was a series regular in both the Hulu/Channel 4 high-profile drama Catch-22, directed by George Clooney and on Emerald City (NBC) and shot guest leads on Genius: Picasso (Fox), This Country (BBC) and Strike Back (Sky/HBO).
About the performer
Rising-star Eleanor Worthington-Cox already has an Olivier Award, a BAFTA nomination and was also announced as one of the Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow. Eleanor plays the lead role in Sky Atlantic’s Britannia, now in it’s second season and can also be seen as the lead in Paramount’s Action Point, starring opposite Johnny Knoxville. Eleanor also plays the title role in Gwen recently released in the UK and US.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-12-19
my daughter was gripped!
Fantastic performance. My 8 year old was absolutely gripped from beginning to end. Said she prefers it to the Disney version - hurrah!
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- Essie Fox
- 08-12-19
A sheer delight!
Such fun, and a really excellent dramatisation. Brava! I enjoyed every moment of this Audible recording.
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- Andrea Kennedy
- 11-12-19
fantastic retelling!
what's to say.... it's Peter Pan. Really it is!
The cast is Supurb and yes, I believe!
Truly magical ♥️
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- reach4mi
- 26-02-20
Brillant for adults and kids
Wonder book.
This can be used as a bedtime read for older kids.
playing each chapter every night and hope they go to sleep with sharp imaginations to match.
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- Pamela
- 11-03-20
Poor adaptation Excellent performances
I think you have to be braced for a new interpretation of Peter Pan. Sadly for me, I don't think it has improved it. I think reading anything from another historical period it has to be accepted that social manners and mores have to be accepted. I ti is no good to try and craft it into something else. Rupert Everett gives an excellent performance as Hook, which pains me to say as I think he's a bit of a twit.
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- Kenny
- 30-06-20
Wow my kids loved this!
So funny! My 6 and 9 year old loved this. Very very good and worth buying.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-12-19
Good performance, but underwhelming adaption
A fun story, perfect for Christmas time listening, with a fantastic cast and performance. But it was just a bit dull in places, and it felt like nothing was really happening. My favourite parts were the beginning in London and the end with the pirate battle. Definitely worth the free price!
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- Alison CW.
- 05-01-20
Entertaining version
Made me smile, and warmed my heart with memories of Christmases past. Rupert Everett's Captain Hook is a beautiful portrayal.
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- MADMUVVA
- 17-09-20
Not the original but a winner
I love the original story & this is not it, however this adaptation is a wonderful tour de force! Great performance from Rupert Everett-a superior pantomime villain! Would recommend to children of all ages 1-99 years. A few plot holes-there are no lost girls because they are too sensible to fall out of their prams & then low & behold Tiger Lily & her troupe of lost girls! Highly recommended.
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- Vanessa Leighton
- 19-08-21
So sweet
Such a nice audio version of the classic Peter Pan. The narrators did a good job with the pacing and giving the characters their own personalities.
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