Johannesburg Soon to be Sprinkled in Pixie Dust
DRAMABUZZ STUDENTS TO TRANSPORT JOBURG TO NEVERLAND WITH THE PRODUCTION OF PETER PAN JR.
ROODEPOORT, JOHANNESBURG AND NEVERLAND, 7-9 August 2025
Dramabuzz invites Johannesburg to join the Lost Boys and never grow up when its students perform Peter Pan JR. Based on J.M. Barrie’s enchanting play, Peter Pan JR. is a modern
version of the timeless tale about the adventures of a mischievous boy.
Wendy, Michael and John Darling meet and befriend Peter Pan when the mysterious boy and a fairy named Tinker Bell, enter their nursery in search of Peter’s lost shadow.
Peter whisks his new friends away to Neverland, an island with “hardly any space between one adventure and the other.” There, Peter introduces the Darling children to his fellow Lost Boys, children who – like Peter – never grow up. The crew launches into a great adventure where they encounter Brave Girls, led by the incredible Tiger Lily, and Pirates led by the dreaded Captain Hook. Challenges ensue when the Darling children are ensnared in Captain Hook’s sinister plan to seek revenge on Peter.
Peter Pan Jr. marks Drama Buzz Youth Theatre’s 16th annual production. “It’s a story that inspires us all to reconnect with the adventure and imagination at the heart of childhood,” say the directors. “Our cast, aged 8 to 18, has discovered their own unique ways to express what joy, freedom, adventure, and imagination mean during adolescence,” they add.
The musical features music by Morris (Moose) Charlap with additional music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh with additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. It is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) through its Broadway Junior™ division, which works with the authors of classic musicals to create special editions suitable for students to perform. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.MTIShows.com.
The experienced cast of over 75 performers of Drama Buzz youth theatre will enthral you with this classic, family-friendly musical production. Book your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.
