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Peter Pan Goes Wrong

2016

The Olivier Award-winning Mischief Theatre brings Peter Pan Goes Wrong to BBC One. As part of its commitment to community theatre, the BBC has commissioned The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, an amateur dramatics group, to recreate the JM Barrie classic as part of their festive programming. But can they pull it off? Narrated by David Suchet and filmed in front of a live audience, watch as Peter Pan flies through the air, Captain Hook and his pirates set adrift in the lagoon, and Tinkerbell is due to light up the stage in a stunning electrical costume... what can possibly go wrong?! With their trademark comic mayhem, expect hilarious stunts, chaos, technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes on the way to Neverland with hilarious and disastrous results.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Expect occasional mild exclamations or comic name-calling, without evidence of frequent strong profanity or slurs.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance is minor and played for comedy rather than being a central storyline.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild moments of tension as stage equipment malfunctions.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Contains slapstick comedy violence and stage-based accidents.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The performers keep going through embarrassing mishaps, technical failures, and chaos, showing persistence and comic determination.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Showcases inventive physical comedy and stagecraft.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information indicates an ensemble community-theatre cast, but provides little evidence of substantial identity or ability diversity.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Introduces basic theatrical concepts.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional moments of cooperation amidst conflict.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on perseverance and the humor of failure.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display resilience despite constant failure.

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