Mumsnet are proud to partner with the production which will raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
An incredible all-star cast have come together to create a unique digital retelling of JM Barrie’s enchanting classic, Peter Pan, in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH). The world premiere audio adaptation will feature the vocal talents of Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, Olivier Award winners Sharon D Clarke, Joanna Riding and Bertie Carvel, five-time Academy Award nominee Kenneth Branagh, alongside Jane Horrocks, Jason Flemyng, Clive Rowe and many more.
Sharon D Clarke. Photo credit: Darren Bell 
Olivia Colman. Photo credit Dillon Bryden
Adapted by acclaimed dramatist Shaun McKenna (The Lord of the Rings, West End; The House on Cold Hill, UK Tour), with an original musical score by Annabelle Brown, this imaginative production revitalises the art of story time with four 30-minute chapters. Rehearsed over Zoom, recorded remotely, then mixed and mastered together with a fantastic score, Peter Pan is perfect escapism for the whole family, to be enjoyed with a large cup of cocoa before bed.
“We are so grateful to the many stars who lent their voices to this creative audio adaptation of the timeless story of Peter Pan, alongside children and young people from the hospital whose contribution helped bring this tale to life in such a unique way. “
Liz Tait, Director of Fundraising at GOSH Charity
Members of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Young People’s Forum, including patients currently undergoing treatment and former patients, will perform alongside the professional cast to sprinkle a little fairy dust this Christmas. Further casting includes Bobby Beynon, Norman Bowman, Charlie Cameron, Craig Lauzon, Sera-Lys McArthur, Katie Moore, George Neilly, Steffan Rhodri, Ben Starr, Zubin Varla, and Matthew Woodyatt.
George Neilly 
Bobby Beynon
All proceeds from sales of the online adaptation will be donated to GOSH to enable them to continue supporting seriously ill children and young people across the UK. JM Barrie presented GOSH with the rights to Peter Pan in 1929 but with theatres closed and Christmas shows on hold this year, the charity is missing out on the annual royalties and charitable audience contributions from stagings around the country. Money raised through this star studded adaptation will help GOSH to fund pioneering medical research, state of the art equipment, support services for children and families like the hospital’s dedicated play team, and the vital rebuilding and refurbishment of the hospital.
“We’re really happy to support this production. It’s been a tough old year and we know lots of our users have missed live performances and trips out with their families. Hopefully this will go some way towards filling the rather sad pantomime-shaped gap, and raise funds for a vital charity. “
Mumsnet founder and CEO Justine Roberts
Great Ormond Street Hospital is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals with the broadest range of dedicated, children’s healthcare specialists under one roof in the UK. The hospital’s pioneering research and treatment gives hope to children from across the UK with the rarest, most complex and often life-threatening conditions.
GOSH needs to raise money to support the hospital to give seriously ill children, the best chance for life. The charity funds research into pioneering new treatments for children, provides the most up to date medical equipment, funds support services for children and their families and supports the essential rebuilding and refurbishment of the hospital. For more information visit www.gosh.org
Dates: Peter Pan will be available on iTunes from Sunday 20th December 2020
Tickets: £3 (with 100% going directly to GOSH Charity. Further donations are greatly appreciated.)
Further details: www.listentopeterpan.com