Full casting for the London premiere of Ella Hickson’s exhilarating take on JM Barrie’s beloved classic, Wendy & Peter Pan has been announced.
Directed by Jonathan Munby, Wendy & Peter Pan opens at the Barbican from 21 October to 22 November 2025.
Joining the previously announced Toby Stephens as Captain Hook/Mr Darling, will be Lolita Chakrabarti as Mrs Darling, Daniel Krikler as Peter Pan, Charlotte Mills as Tink and Hannah Saxby as Wendy.
Follow Wendy on an awfully big adventure as she journeys far from the safety of the Darling’s nursery, taking centre stage in her quest to find the key to her parents’ forgotten happiness – the child they once lost, and discovers how the power of just one happy thought can set flight to newfound joy.
With Peter Pan, fairy Tink and Tiger Lily as her unlikely allies, Wendy gives the Lost Boys a run for their money as she takes on the diabolical Captain Hook, brought to life by RSC Associate Artist Toby Stephens (Oslo, Hamlet) in this ‘spectacular’ (Guardian) staging and ultimately learns what it really means to grow up.
The full cast comprises: Joe Anthony as Shadow, James Berkery as Shadow, Kazmin Borrer as Shadow, Lili-Evangeline Bryden as Shadow, Lolita Chakrabarti as Mrs Darling, Harrison Claxton as Shadow/Doctor/Crocodile, Christopher Jeffers as Peter’s Shadow, Joe Hewetson as Martin the Cabin Boy, Scott Karim as Smee, Alexander Kranz as Shadow, Daniel Krikler as Peter Pan, Max Lauder as Slightly, Meg Matthews as Swing Shadow, Charlotte Mills as Tink, Kwaku Mills as Michael Darling, Alexander Molony as Tom Darling, Kyle Ndukuba as Tootles, Guy Rhys as Doc Swain, Hannah Saxby as Wendy Darling, Hadley Smith as Knock Bone Jones, John Sodiq Akanmu as Skylights/Swing Shadow, Toby Stephens as Captain Hook/Mr Darling, Ami Tredrea as Tiger Lily, Marcello Walton as Murt the Bat, Fred Woodley Evans as John Darling, Tom Xander as Curly.
The full creative team comprises: Director, Jonathan Munby; Set and Costume Designer, Colin Richmond; Choreographer, Lucy Hind; Composer, Shuhei Kamimura; Sound Designer, Christopher Shutt; Lighting Designer, Oliver Fenwick; Video Designer, Taiki Ueda; Fight Director, Terry King and Casting Director, Annelie Powell CDG.
Additional information about the West End production of Wendy & Peter Pan
When is Wendy & Peter Pan playing in London?
Wendy & Peter Pan is playing Tuesday 21 October – Saturday 22 November 2025
Press Night: Tuesday 28 October at 7pm
What time does Wendy & Peter Pan start?
Tuesday – Saturday Wendy & Peter Pan starts at 7.30pm
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Matinee’s of Wendy & Peter Pan starts at 2.30pm
How long is Wendy & Peter Pan?
Wendy & Peter Pan is 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
What Theatre is Wendy & Peter Pan on at?
Wendy & Peter Pan is on at the Barbican Theatre
What is the age recommendation for Wendy & Peter Pan?
Wendy & Peter Pan is suitable for ages 7+
Are there any Accessible Performances for Wendy & Peter Pan?
Yes.
Captioned performance: Saturday 8th November, 1.30pm
Relaxed performance: Saturday 15th November, 1.30pm
Audio described performance: Saturday 22nd November, 1.30pm
Post Show Talk: Friday 14th November
More about the cast of Wendy & Peter Pan
Lolita Chakrabarti will play Mrs Darling. Her previous RSC work includes writing the adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet which premiered at the Swan Theatre before running in the West End and is set to tour in the USA in 2026. Lolita’s previous theatre work includes: Summer 1954 (Bath Theatre Royal and tour), The Hunt (St Ann’s Warehouse, New York), Hamlet (RADA), Fanny & Alexander (Old Vic), John Gabriel Borkman (Donmar Warehouse), Free Outgoing (Royal Court). Television includes: Silo (Apple), Screw, Born to Kill (Channel Four), Vigil, Showtrial (BBC), The Wheel of Time (Amazon), The Casual Vacancy (BBC1/HBO), Delicious (Sky), Beowulf, Jekyll and Hyde (ITV), Riviera (Sky), Criminal (Netflix). Playwright credits include: Red Velvet, (Tricycle Theatre, London, St Ann’s Warehouse, New York and London’s West End – Most Promising Playwright awards from the Critics Circle and Evening Standard), Booker Prize winning novel Life of Pi for the stage (Sheffield Crucible, West End, Boston, Broadway, UK, US and international tour – 5 Olivier Awards including Best New Play, 3 Tony Awards, 4 UK Theatre awards and more). Other writing credits include Hymn (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Almeida), Invisible Cities (MIF/ Brisbane Festival), dramaturgy of Sylvia (Old Vic) and Message in a Bottle (Peacock Theatre/US tour).
Daniel Krikler will play Peter Pan in his RSC debut. Daniel’s previous theatre includes: Fiddler on the Roof (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre / Barbican West End transfer), Austenland (Savoy Theatre), Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet (Donmar Warehouse), The Motive and The Cue (National Theatre Productions), The Book Thief (Leicester Curve), The Secret Life of Bees (Almeida Theatre), The Tempest, Macbeth (Guildford Shakespeare Company), Fighting Irish (Belgrade Theatre), The Normal Heart (National Theatre), Pippin (Charing Cross Theatre), 4000 Miles, Present Laughter (Old Vic); Unicorns, Almost (Bristol Old Vic), Homos, Or Everyone In America (Finborough Theatre), Pink Mist (Bristol Old Vic/UK Tour), Jersey Boys (Dodger Productions), Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre), Bare: A Pop Opera (Union Theatre); Loserville (Garrick Theatre & West Yorkshire Playhouse). His film and television work includes: The Halcyon (Leftbank Pictures for ITV).
Charlotte Mills will play Tink. She previously performed the role in the 2013 and 2015 productions of Wendy & Peter Pan at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and has also performed with the company in The Winter’s Tale. Other theatre work includes: Doncastrian Chalk Circle (National Theatre/CAST Doncaster), Love’s Labour’s Lost, Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Gabriel (Globe), The Country Wife (Chichester Festival Theatre), Abigail’s Party (Theatre Royal Bath Productions), Merlin (Royal and Derngate), Therese Raquin (Theatre Royal Bath), Jerusalem (Royal Court/West End/Broadway), By Jeeves (Landor Theatre), Billy Liar (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Old Vic 24 Hour Plays (Old Vic), Theatre EP (Hightide/Latitude), Paradise Lost (Southwark Playhouse), Iphigenia (Crucible Theatre). Television includes: Small Prophets, Doctors, Casualty, Dodger (BBC), Malpractice, Protection, The Moorside, Doctor Thorne (ITV), A Very Royal Scandal (Prime), Behind Her Eyes, Letter for the King (Netflix), Agatha Raisin (Sky One), The Bastard Executioner (FX). Film includes: Wilhelm Tell, Daddy Issues (Short), The Apology (Short), I’m Here (Short).
Hannah Saxby will play Wendy Darling in her RSC debut. Her previous theatre includes: The Crucible (Globe), Some Demon (Arcola Theatre and Bristol Old Vic), Julius Caesar, Playhouse Creatures, Earthquakes in London (Richard Burton Theatre Company). Television credits includes: Gentleman Jack 2 (BBC / HBO), Holby City, Doctors, Shakespeare & Hathaway (BBC), Malory Towers (CBBC). Film credits includes: The First Two (Cinesuper / Umbrella Collective).
