Semester 1 2025: PETER PAN GOES HORRIBLY, TERRIBLY WRONG (Ages 10-17)

"To live would be an awfully big adventure... but surviving this play might be an even bigger one!"

Prepare for a night of side-splitting laughter as Peter Pan Goes Horribly, Terribly Wrong takes the beloved story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up and turns it completely upside down!

Inspired by the hilariously disastrous spirit of The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, and Noises Off, this brand-new "goes wrong" play has been written exclusively for the talented performers of Budding Entertainment.

Watch in awe (and sympathy) as the well-meaning but utterly inept cast battles against a stage that seems determined to ruin their show. Can they salvage their story of pixie dust and pirates before Neverland collapses entirely?

Expect technical disasters, missed cues, and outlandish improvisations as our cast fumbles their way through sword fights, musical numbers, and a particularly volatile "Tinker Bell" effect. With slapstick comedy and a healthy dose of good-natured absurdity, Peter Pan Goes Horribly, Terribly Wrong guarantees an unforgettable evening of mayhem and mirth.

This production course is for experienced performers ages 10-17 (not for beginners) Every performer receives a speaking role in the production.

What sets this production apart? More roles than ever before! Unlike the Broadway show, this play features an expanded cast to include every memorable character from J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan—and then some. That means more pirates, fairies, Lost Boys, and even mermaids. Each role brings its own hilarity, from the smallest speaking parts to the chaotic ensemble scenes. Everyone gets a chance to shine (or stumble magnificently)!

Meet the Wild and Wonderful Cast of Characters:

• Peter Pan: Our daring, eternally youthful hero… or so he tries to be.
• Wendy Darling: A storyteller who can barely keep the story straight.
• John and Michael Darling: Two brothers whose antics throw every scene off balance.
• Tinker Bell: A diva fairy with a malfunctioning glow effect.
• Captain Hook: A fearsome pirate terrified of crocodiles—and bad stage directions.
• Mr. Smee: Hook’s loyal sidekick who can’t seem to get the timing right.
• Tiger Lily: The bold and brave princess whose choreography goes horribly wrong.
• The Lost Boys: A mischievous group of kids whose costumes keep falling apart.
• The Mermaids: Enchanting yet utterly uncoordinated—expect splashes of laughter!
• The Crocodile: Played by someone with a grudge against the director.
• Mr. and Mrs. Darling: A prim and proper couple who accidentally end up in Neverland.
• Nana the Dog: A performer who might just steal the show—literally.
• The Pirates: A bumbling crew causing more shipwrecks than swashbuckling.
• The Shadow: Peter’s elusive silhouette, played by someone who can’t stay out of the light.
• Other Minor Characters: From fairies and forest creatures to surprise cameos, every moment is brimming with unexpected hilarity.

CASTING PROCESS

1. Enrol in the production via the form on this page.
2. After enrolment, you will receive an automatic link to download audition monologues. 
3. Students film a video of themselves performing one or two monologues and upload to the Dropbox (link provided in the audition monologues document) by the deadline of Sunday 9 February 2025.
4. During Class 1, tutors will run drama activities and observe the students participating in teamwork activities.
5. Based on the videos and Class 1 observations, roles will be assigned and scripts emailed to parents before Class 2.
   
   

CLASS SCHEDULE

CLASSES VENUE: PLAYING FIELD STUDIO, BARRY DRIVE, ACTON (next to the Conservation Council).

Here are the 8 weekly dates and times for Term 1 2025 starting from Sunday, 16 February 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm. 

1. Sunday, 16 February 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
2. Sunday, 23 February 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
3. Sunday, 2 March 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
4. Sunday, 9 March 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
5. Sunday, 16 March 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
6. Sunday, 23 March 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
7. Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
8. Sunday, 6 April 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm

Here are the 8 weekly dates and times for Term 2, 2025, starting from Sunday, 4 May 2025:

1. Sunday, 4 May 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
2. Sunday, 11 May 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
3. Sunday, 18 May 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
4. Sunday, 25 May 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
5. Sunday, 1 June 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
6. Sunday, 8 June 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
7. Sunday, 15 June 2025, 4.15pm-5.15pm
8. Saturday, 21 June 2025, FINAL SHOW 7PM, PLEASE KEEP DAY FREE!
   Final dress rehearsals likely to commence at 4pm. Final production is at Belconnen Theatre. Tickets $15/$20

ENROL HERE