Peter Pan

Peter Pan

Ballarat National Theatre presents a dramatised audiobook of James M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. This adaptation – directed by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl and featuring a cast of Australian actors – explores the darker themes in Barrie's classic tale and brings them to life with music and sound effects.

  1. When Wendy Grew Up

    26/09/2021

    When Wendy Grew Up

    Wendy is now grown up. She is married with a daughter of her own named Jane. Jane loves to hear stories about Peter Pan and the Neverland. This episode was directed by Olivia French with Elizabeth Bradford and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Anna Bilbrough as Adult Wendy and Alana Denham-Preston as Jane. Sound design for this episode by Jacob Thompson and musical direction by Marli van der Bijl. Attributions for this episode can be found here. The theme song for our production is Nefeli by Stamatis Seraphim. This production was directed by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl and prepared for production by Tyrone Cross, Amanda Mill, Angela Olwyn on behalf of Ballarat National Theatre. Original story by James M. Barrie and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Angela Olwyn and Marli van der Bijl. This production was produced on the lands of the Boonwurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri people. Cast recordings for this episode were made on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Ngunnawal, and Wadawurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders. Official merchandise for this production is now available on the Ballarat National Theatre RedBubble store. Support our community theatre company and help us create future stories by becoming a member or follow Ballarat National Theatre on Instagram and Facebook.

    20 min
  2. The Nursery

    20/09/2021

    The Nursery

    Chapter 17 – The Lost Boys have come to see the Darling house, with Wendy hoping that Mr and Mrs Darling will adopt them. This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford with Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Anna Bilbrough as Mrs Darling, Barry Kay as Mr Darling, Casey Withoos as Liza, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slightly, Eloise Keppler as Nibs, Solveig Yen as Curly, Katerina Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 2 and Emily Archer as Pockets. This episode features the song 'Never Land' with music and lyrics by Anna Bilbrough,  inspired by the poem 'Lone Whims' by Trillian Sharples. Sound design for this episode by Elizabeth Bradford with Marli van der Bijl. Attributions for this episode can be found here. The theme song for our production is Nefeli by Stamatis Seraphim. This production was directed by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl and prepared for production by Tyrone Cross, Amanda Mill, Angela Olwyn on behalf of Ballarat National Theatre. Original story by James M. Barrie and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Angela Olwyn and Marli van der Bijl. This production was produced on the lands of the Boonwurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri people. Cast recording for this episode were made on the lands of the Bunurong, Dja Dja Wurrung, Eora, Ngunnawal, Noongar, Wadawurrung, Whadjuk, Woiworrung, and Wurundjeri people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders. Official merchandise for this production is now available on the Ballarat National Theatre RedBubble store. Support our community theatre company and help us create future stories by becoming a member or follow Ballarat National Theatre on Instagram and Facebook.

    20 min
  3. 03/09/2021

    The Return Home

    Chapter 16 – The Darlings are finally returning home, but Peter has flown on ahead to bar the window to Nursery. This episode was directed by Marli van der Bijl with Elizabeth Bradford and Olivia French. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Anna Bilbrough as Mrs Darling, Barry Kay as Mr Darling, Casey Withoos as Liza, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slightly, Solveig Yen as Curly, Eloise Keppler as Nibs, Katerina Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 2, Emily Archer as Pockets, Jono Lukins as Kennel Carrier #1, Jack Emond as Pirate Ghost, Daniel Lamech as Emotional Bystander, Olivia French as Hysterical Women in Crowd and Elizabeth Bradford as Mr Darling Fangirls. Sound design and musical direction for this episode by Marli van der Bijl. Attributions for this episode can be found here. The theme song for our production is Nefeli by Stamatis Seraphim. This production was directed by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl and prepared for production by Tyrone Cross, Amanda Mill, Angela Olwyn on behalf of Ballarat National Theatre. Original story by James M. Barrie and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Angela Olwyn and Marli van der Bijl. This production was produced on the lands of the Boonwurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri people. Cast recordings for this episode were made on the lands of the Bunurong, Dja Dja Wurrung, Eora, Ngunnawal, Noongar, Wadawurrung, Whadjuk, Woiwurrung, and Wurundjeri people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders. Official merchandise for this production is now available on the Ballarat National Theatre RedBubble store. Support our community theatre company and help us create future stories by becoming a member or follow Ballarat National Theatre on Instagram and Facebook.

    27 min
  4. Hook or Me This Time

    27/08/2021

    Hook or Me This Time

    An oath fulfilled. Time has run out. The final battle between Pan and Hook will reveal all — Hook or Pan this time? This episode features 'You've Got Me, James Hook!' by Stamatis Seraphim during the battle between Pan and Hook. Simply put, it's breathtaking! ♥ We hope that it moves you as much as it moved us. This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl. Sound design by Jacob Thompson and musical direction by Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Barry Kay as Captain Hook, Annie Laurenson as Smee, Conagh Punch as Gentleman Starkey, Jono Lukins as Mullins, Nigel Goodwin as Noodler and Quercus, Jack Emond as Chameleon, Fred Preston as Cookson, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slightly, Eloise Keppler as Nibs, Solveig Yen as Curly, Katerina Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 2, Emily Archer as Pockets and Kira Yang as Tiger Lily. The theme song for our production is Nefeli by Stamatis Seraphim. This production was directed by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl and prepared for production by Tyrone Cross, Amanda Mill, Angela Olwyn on behalf of Ballarat National Theatre. Original story by James M. Barrie and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Angela Olwyn and Marli van der Bijl. This production was produced on the lands of the Boonwurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri people. Cast recordings for this episode were made on the lands of the Bunurong, Eastern Maar, Eora, Gadigal, Kaurna, Ngunnawal, Noongar, Wadawurrung, Wangal, Whadjuk and Wurundjeri people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders. Official merchandise for this production is now available on the Ballarat National Theatre RedBubble store. Support our community theatre company and help us create future stories by becoming a member or follow Ballarat National Theatre on Instagram and Facebook.

    16 min

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Ballarat National Theatre presents a dramatised audiobook of James M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. This adaptation – directed by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl and featuring a cast of Australian actors – explores the darker themes in Barrie's classic tale and brings them to life with music and sound effects.

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