American Press
"Peter Pan [at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse] is likely to be one of those shows that people talk about for years to come . . . this show is truer to the novel that the Disney version . . . watching young children wave their rainbow flashlights and fairy wings to give Tinkerbell the stength to overcome the poison she drank to save Pan embodied the magic of theater"
TACOMA WEEKLY, 1st December 2011
British & Irish Press
"A sparkling contemporary score. . . a magical production"
DAILY MAIL
THE INDEPENDENT
"The songs themselves were catchy and original - take heed, Lloyd Webber"
HARLOW CITIZEN
"Pantastic . . . this colourful production, based on the J.M. Barrie tale is enchanting"
BRIGHTON & HOVE LEADER
"Peter Pan The British Musical is a revelation, a truly stunning Show . . . Chater Robinson has created a wonderful fantasy in this musical . . . the whole show is infectious and you cannot help but laugh and clap. It's a gem."
ARGUS BRIGHTON
"It really is the definitive Peter Pan . . . you will never want to see another version . . . this is a sparkling new up-tempo adaptation"
WEST SUSSEX GAZETTE
"This is no ordinary Peter Pan - it is a wonderful production of an old favourite featuring toe-tapping songs, spectacular flying scenes and terrific sets"
HARTLEPOOL MAIL
"It's bright, it’s breezy and it's perfect fun for all the family . . . tickets are selling like hot cakes"
BOURNEMOUTH
"This musical version by Piers Chater Robinson of J.M. Barrie's Edwardian play for all the family looks likely to win a new generation of fans"
SUNDAY PRESS, DUBLIN
"The production is excellent . . . it is a terrific show"
IRISH TIMES, DUBLIN
"The musical - a rip-roaring feast of fun . . . Piers Chater Robinson gives a new zest of life to the classic tale"
EVENING PRESS, DUBLIN
"packed with a dozen original songs, this is a musical first and foremost and with no panto-style padding"
HULL DAILY MAIL
"Piers Chater Robinson has a knack of turning classic british children's stories into enjoyable, family musicals....this is an excellent family entertainment"
SUSSEX EXPRESS
"a pan for the 1990's, with new lyrics and catchy songs"
DORSET ECHO
"Piers Chater Robinson's songs and lyrics give a sharp modern edge to the evergreen story"
BOURNEMOUTH ECHO
"the music gets everyone toe-tapping and hand -clapping"
LINCOLNSHIRE ECHO
"the musical numbers are enchanting"
LINCOLNSHORE ADSCENE
"this intelligent adaptation"
THE STAGE
"the musical numbers are fun, it's a production that's a winner from start to finish"
BILLINGHAM EVENING GAZETTE
"hummable songs add enormously to the appeal of james Barrie's magical tale"
OXFORD MAIL
"Piers Chater Robinsons exuberant musical adaptation"
WESTERN DAILY PRESS
Danish Press
Christmas Seasons 1998/99 and 2003/04
Two Christmas box office records!
“This musical of Peter Pan catches the children instantly and the ensemble interplay with the audience succeeds excellently”
“The show holds the children from the very start to the end”
“Peter Pan has sold so many tickets the theatre has prolonged the show”
“This heartfelt and catching family show is directed wonderfully by Piers Chater Robinson, who also wrote the music and lyrics”
“This great story joins the generations and it is exactly the great story that has been set free in this production”
“There is no reason to hesitate . . . take a trip to Aarhus theatre, for the most fantastic Peter Pan awaits you”
“What a refreshing musical version…..the show contains everything that your childish heart desires”
“Piers Chater Robinson has put it all into a wonderful festive musical frame and there are several hits. The proof: my six year old was singing Come away, come away all the way home in the car”
“Come away to the Neverland. It’s colo-enormously fantastic”
“When Peter Pan began to fly, I thought at first: how on earth did they do that? . . . great, imaginative; come away to the Neverland and bring the ones you love”
“Peter Pan by Piers Chater Robinson.This is true theatre. We all believed in fairies and in all that we saw”
“It’s unbelievable that this show had to wait this long to see its opening night in Denmark. Aarhus theatre is now given the privilege and the pleasure of this musical”
“Staged by Piers Chater Robinson himself, the music is an extra plus with its unique colour and festiveness. A show that is both amusing and substantial”
“Oh to become a child again, that’s the way we feel. Age is unimportant”
“What a flying debut! Peter Pan is both amusing and fun and, according to one child near me, ‘much better than children’s TV’ ”
“A performance of this consistency is rare; i strongly recommend you take the children. Borrow a child if you have to, in case you need an excuse to see this amazing musical; it is definitely not just for children.”
“I am intoxicated by Piers Chater Robinson’s formidable musical of Peter Pan at Aarhus theatre! What an experience!”
“This Peter Pan is staged as a wonderful package. The entire machinery of the theatre unfolds in an impressive array of colours, music and lots of energy”
“Does Peter Pan fly? Yes he does and in more ways than one! And so do we all with him. Flying theatre!”
Dutch Press
Eight-month Tour 2001/02
“. . . the makers of this exciting Peter Pan succeeded to let both the young and the old roar and scream with delight”
“The audience is thrilled. The children are completely spellbound”
“Theatre magic at its best”
“A superb Peter Pan. An exemplary and spectacular display of craftsmanship”
“This is a show that takes children on a lovely adventure tour to another world.”
“Uptempo music and imaginative settings make Peter Pan a musical compelling to all ages.”
“Peter Pan is before all a fast-paced production that looks surprisingly good.”
“Piers Chater Robinson’s creative musical adaptation still appeals to the imagination of both children and adults.”
Quotes from a School Production
(the Holt School, Wokingham, 2004)
“Thank you so much for creating this wonderful musical that has inspired and enchanted us all.”
“Playing the part of Smee was a fabulous opportunity for me. Thank you for creating such humourous, muti-faceted characters and wonderful catchy songs”.
“I was a pirate and really enjoyed it. It was great fun and I have made loads of new friends.”
“Thank you so much for the amazing script you wrote. It’s fantastic and I really enjoyed performing it., it was the best few months of my life.”
Productions