Live theatre is one of my favourite ways to fill my creative well. I love it. I’m still painting and having fun with it. Lots of messy pictures! And lights. One of my favourite thing about the holiday season is lights. We are pretty conservative with ours but I love driving passed the houses where the people have gone all out.

Bad Hats Theatre’s Peter Pan at Globe Theatre.

Adapted by Fiona Sauder & Reanne Spitzer | Music by Landon Doak | Arrangements by Nathan Carroll and Company

Playing from November 27 to January 5, 2025

In this version of the iconic story, Smee the Pirate takes the audience on an adventure ride through his life in Neverland. See the story as if for the first time and find out what it’s like to chase shadows, follow stars, battle Peter Pan, fly with Tinkerbell, serve Captain Hook, and find family. Set to the sounds of a prairie kitchen party and using the imaginations of cast and audience alike, the company transforms the newly renovated Globe Theatre into a magical land where imagination is king and playing pretend is queen.

Gosh, so happy to be back at Globe Theatre which has been under renovation the last couple of years. Renovations aren’t quite complete but that didn’t affect the performance. The main stage area is complete and familiar while new and fresh looking and comfortable.

The performance! What a welcome back for the audiences. Every actor shone in their roles. It always amazes me what they can do with a few key pieces and props that rotate in and out of scenes. The actors that played Peter Pan and Wendy, along with Smee and the ensemble cast, were the story, they created an atmosphere of nostalgia and gifted us with the story we know and love so well from the first moment to the last. Those wonderful performances showcased the fantastic acting and scene stealing moments by Captain Hook (Joey Tremblay) and Tinkerbell (Kris Alvarez). So well done!

Lastly, a shout out to the ensemble cast. They performed different roles. They danced. They sang. They played instruments. Everyone did an amazing job! The talent in this province is first rate.

Highly recommend! Because who can’t use a little trip to Neverland for a much needed reset during the chaos of the holiday season.

Until next time…

Remember to give yourself some grace during these hectic days.