A NEW Brighton theatre has revealed its new Christmas pantomime for 2024.

The Floral Pavilion Theatre is set to host the enchanting pantomime, The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook, from December 6 to January 5.

Join Peter, Smee, Tinker Bell, and Ethyl Mermaid on a thrilling journey filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of pirate mischief.

After defeating the evil Captain Hook, life has been peaceful in Neverland.

But when a mysterious stranger arrives, Peter is forced to confront his past and decide his future. Will he ever grow up? And then there are the rumours – is it true that Captain Hook survived the stormy seas and is seeking revenge?

The show is being produced by Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd, in association with the Floral Pavilion Theatre.

Martin said: “People have incredibly busy lives and panto is a tradition that, for a couple of hours, lets them leave everything else at the theatre door.

“Peter Pan is such a fantastic story and we have completely refreshed it with this sequel, which has all the magic of the original plus all the pantomime elements we know our audiences love – including special effects, laugh out loud comedy, great song and dance routines, and fabulous sets and costumes.

“Never will your Swash have been so Buckled so Hook your tickets today because the Croc is ticking!”

Last time Tom Lister donned the tights and wig of Captain Hook, he won Best Villain at the inaugural Great British Pantomime Award. Captain Hook marks Tom’s debut at the Floral Pavilion.

Danny Colligan is Peter Pan. Danny created the role of Ron Williams in the world premiere production of Cable Street, and previously toured as Billy Kostecki in Dirty Dancing, having played the role in the West End revival at the Dominion Theatre.

Floral panto favourite Sean Jones returns for a fifth spectacular year as Smee. Sean is returning to New Brighton following another successful tour as Mickey in the award-winning Blood Brothers. 

Holly Atterton is reprising the role of Tinker Bell.

she said: “I may be biased, but I think my role is one of the best in pantoland! Tink is iconic. She’s a force to be reckoned with but she has a heart of gold. I can’t wait to get my skates on - quite literally - and perform at the Floral Pavilion!”

The theatre is also welcoming Ruth Betteridge, starring as Emily Darling, and Victoria Hay who will play both Mrs Darling and the Mermaid.

Performances run from Friday, December 6 2024 until Sunday, January 5, 2025, including a BSL performance (December 15 at 5pm) and a relaxed performance (January 2, 2025 at 5pm) also available to book.

  • Adults from £29.50
  • Under 16's from £27
  • Concessions from £26.50
  • Family of four from £105.00

For show times and to purchase tickets, please visit The Further Adventures of Peter Pan - The Return of Captain Hook - Floral Pavilion