About the Show
A hauntingly beautiful reimagining of the well-loved classic
Late one night, as all the stars watch on, Peter Pan lures Wendy Darling away from her home and her mother. Together, they journey to Neverland where she meets his eclectic crew: a swearing fairy, a perennial flower, and one very lost boy. But Neverland is not quite the magical place she was promised. Shadowy beats roam the island, the mermaids wail strange cries at night, and the poetry-loving pirate-captain Hook lurks around every corner. As Wendy wanders further into the dreamlike world, Mrs Darling begins as adventure of her own: to bring her daughter home.
Playful and inventive, full of whimsy and mischief, Peter/Wendy tells the well-loved classic through a new set of eyes, asking what it means to grow up when some children never get the chance.
Creatives
Writer
Jeremy Bloom
Director
Rachel Pengilly
Movement Director & Stage Manager
Hannah Pengilly
Composer & Sound Designer
Shannon Parnell
Set & Costume Designer
Helen Wojtas
Lighting Designer
Jacob Aquilina
Fight Director
Wajanoah Donohoe
Intimacy Coordinator
Chipz
Assistant Stage Managers
Ciara Ford
Sophie Hope-White
Producers
Ribix Productions
Lexi Sekuless Productions
Marketing & Publicity Manager
Liv Blucher
Media Partner
Dark Horse Creative
Major Partner
Sidestage
Consulting Artist
Julia Grace
Singing Tutor
Petronella van Tienen
Vocal Coach
Lexi Sekuless
Scenic Artists
Mia Dimovski
Maya Hadfield
Sophie Hope-White
Dakota Paull
Hannah Pengilly
Tim Pengilly
Rachel Pengilly
Zara Young
Work Experience Students
Levi Black
Mia Dimovski
Maya Hadfield
Harper Harris
Xen Kennedy
Dakota Paull
Ari Roberts
Zara Young
Principal Sponsor
Willard Public Affairs
By permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Playscripts, Inc and Broadway Licensing Global.
Cast
Reviews
“Helen Wojtas’ set was immersive, in a wonderful way, and even carried the familiar smell of a theatre. It was evocative of things you forget you liked. A powerful way to establish the world for what was to come.
Watching this production of Jeremy Bloom’s Peter/Wendy was like being in a dream. Its visual impact was compelling, yet you viewed it at a distance. Its logic was fluid, yet often confusing. Though it was also wonderfully magical. And none of it makes much sense until you wake up.”
Arne Sjostedt, CityNews Read the full review
“Packed with mischief, adventure, fairy lights and childhood nostalgia, Ribix Production’s intimate staging of Peter/Wendy is pure magic. With a powerful cast and a set that feels like something from a dream, this promising young production company puts on an excellent show, and their cozy take on an iconic play is an exciting glimpse of what I hope is great things to come..”
Grace Cassidy, Canberra Youth Theatre Young Critics Read the full review
“This production amazes with its ability to create a world right before your eyes and this is a testament to director Rachel Pengilly and movement director Hannah Pengilly. The inventive use of everyday objects to create magic is a wonder throughout. The set, the lighting, the costumes, and the direction of physical movement work together in perfect harmony and I am always in awe of any show that constructs magical moments in front of your eyes as this one does.”
Ashleigh Butler, Canberra Youth Theatre Young Critics Read the full review
“If you believe in the magic of theatre then clap your hands loudly for Ribix Productions’ cast and creatives of Peter/Wendy. For the production is indeed magical. From the moment we step into the theatre, we find ourselves in a wonderland, a cabinet of curiosities, in a world of Victoriana. Members of the cast approach asking for happy thoughts that can then be written on the wall. The whole theatre comes alive with the wonder of the imagination.
Director Pengilly and her cast and creatives have transformed the Mill Theatre into an immersive fable. From whimsy to excitement, from adventure to reflection, from suspense to enlightenment, Ribix Productions Peter/Wendy is a feast of entertaining delight.”
Peter Wilkins, Canberra Critics Circle Read the full review
“The set design, the detailed complex choreography in using all the symbolic items of Peter’s world of adventures, and the lighting and sound, created the fantasy world very successfully, showing a high degree of originality.
This production is full of life, auguring well for the future of Ribix Productions.”
Frank McKone, Canberra Critics Circle Read the full review
When?
3 – 27 September 2025
Wednesday – Saturday: 7.30pm
Saturday Matinee: 2:30pm
Duration: Approximately 80 minutes with no interval
Where?
The Mill Theatre, Dairy Road
Building 3.3/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609
Additional Info
Contains adult themes, references to death, and mock violence. Recommended for ages 10+.
Please note that this show may contain haze, fog, some loud noises, and moving lights.
A huge focus of ours is making the arts as accessible as possible. For our production of Peter/Wendy, we are achieving this in multiple different ways.
There are two Relaxed Performances throughout our season, where sensory adaptations have been made to the lighting and sound.
All performances are wheelchair accessible: please call the Mill Theatre to arrange this if required.
We are in the process of creating a Production Picture-book for this show. Production Picture-books contain images of the theatre space, parking, key members of the staff that you may interact with, photos of the cast alongside their character names, and a brief overview of the plot. Production Picture-books may be useful for those with dementia, autism, and anxiety.
At Ribix, we are committed to ensuring that every production is a safe and inclusive space. If you have an idea for how we can continue to achieve this, please contact our team via email at info@ribixproductions.com.au.
At Ribix Productions, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive and diverse theatre practices… both for people and the planet. Peter/Wendy is an ‘ecotheatre’ show, where sustainability sits at the heart of production. We’re minimising our carbon footprint by re-using and recycling design elements, like set and costume; specifically using non-toxic and ocean-safe materials; and considering the ecological impact of every artistic decision.
Did you know that we are running Work Experience and Industry Observations as part of this production? We’re also staging an exclusive schools show, including a Q&A with cast and crew, and an education pack sent to schools prior.
Contact us via info@ribixproductions.com.au to learn more.
Special Thanks
Lainie Hart
Jenny Street & Megan Altenburg, Narrabundah College
Presented as part of the Mill Theatre Co-Production Series, a program which provides an avenue for creatives to present their own work in the Mill Theatre space.