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Peter Pan

35 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Ballarat National Theatre presents a dramatised audiobook of James M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. This adaptation – directed by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl and featuring a cast of Australian actors – explores the darker themes in Barrie's classic tale and brings them to life with music and sound effects.

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No Place Like Home

March 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MB

'No Place Like Home' appears in Episode 7, 'The Little House'. The melody was taken from “Home! Sweet Home! Composed by Henry Bishop, with lyrics by John Howard Payne” and “(1860-1870). Wellerman.” Lyrics for No Place Like Home was taken and/or adapted from the original novel, Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie. Featuring the voices of Alana Denham-Preston, Evie Ifandoudas, Megan Lilley, Eloise Keppler, Solveig Yen, Katerina Ifandoudas, Irini Ifandoudas, Emily Archer, Joseph Appleton and Felix Steinw...

Yo Ho, the Pirate Life!

March 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 minute - 2.53 MB

A compilation of  sea shanties used throughout this dramatised audiobook of 'Peter Pan'. The melody for the sea shanty, “Yo Ho The Pirate Life” is inspired by the well-known sea shanty 'Wellerman' (1860-1870). Lyrics taken from the original novel, Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie.  The melody for 'Hook's Tune', 'Yo Ho, The Frisky Plank' and 'Yo Ho, The Scratching Cat' is inspired by 'Maid of Amsterdam', Roud Folk Song Index number 649. (ca. 1600).' Featuring the voices of Barry Kay, Nigel Goodwin, ...

Syreni

September 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.7 MB

"By and by, there was to be heard a sound at once the most musical and the most melancholy in the world: the mermaids calling to the moon." Featuring the vocals of Anna Bilbrough, Elizabeth Bradford, Anna Faye, Olivia French, Marli van der Bijl and Casey Withoos. Vocal arrangement by Marli van der Bijl inspired by the original song 'Never Land' by Anna Bilbrough. You can listen to this song in Episode 9 — The Mermaids' Lagoon, here.

Never Land

September 30, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 3.84 MB

"Choices made in fear. Choices led him here. They come and they stay. Many careless names. Never will be a man. Never his feet shall land. Golden hair of girl. Waiting for winter's turn. All things are just so. Troubled by a distant crow. Never could understand. Never her heart shall land. Tidal waves of rage. Tightly wound in cage. Grief, have at thee. Hooked, cannot flee. Never had the upper hand. Never his pride shall land." Music and lyrics by Anna Bilbrough,  inspired by the poem 'Lone...

When Wendy Grew Up

September 26, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

Wendy is now grown up. She is married with a daughter of her own named Jane. Jane loves to hear stories about Peter Pan and the Neverland. This episode was directed by Olivia French with Elizabeth Bradford and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Anna Bilbrough as Adult Wendy and Alana Denham-Preston as Jane. Sound design for this episode by Jacob Thompson and musical direction by Marli van der Bijl. Attributions for ...

The Nursery

September 20, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

Chapter 17 – The Lost Boys have come to see the Darling house, with Wendy hoping that Mr and Mrs Darling will adopt them. This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford with Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Anna Bilbrough as Mrs Darling, Barry Kay as Mr Darling, Casey Withoos as Liza, Anna...

The Return Home

September 03, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

Chapter 16 – The Darlings are finally returning home, but Peter has flown on ahead to bar the window to Nursery. This episode was directed by Marli van der Bijl with Elizabeth Bradford and Olivia French. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Anna Bilbrough as Mrs Darling, Barry Kay as Mr Darling, Casey Withoos as Liza, Anna Faye as ...

Hook or Me This Time

August 27, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

An oath fulfilled. Time has run out. The final battle between Pan and Hook will reveal all — Hook or Pan this time? This episode features 'You've Got Me, James Hook!' by Stamatis Seraphim during the battle between Pan and Hook. Simply put, it's breathtaking! ♥ We hope that it moves you as much as it moved us. This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl. Sound design by Jacob Thompson and musical direction by Marli van der Bijl. It features the voi...

Tick, Tock!

August 20, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

Chapter 15 – Hook and his crew have captured the children and are about to make them walk the plank, but the pirates are being taken out one by one. Who or what is doing this? This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford with Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, M...

The Pirate Ship

August 01, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

Chapter 14 – Captain Hook reflects on board the Jolly Roger after poisoning Pan, as the pirates prepare for the children to walk the plank. Will help come in time? This episode was directed by Marli van der Bijl with Elizabeth Bradford and Olivia French. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Barry Kay as Captain Hook, Annie Laurenson as Smee, Jono Lukins as Mulli...

Soup (A Mini Adventure)

July 23, 2021 02:00 - 5 minutes - 7.76 MB

Wendy, John, Michael and the Lost Boys are in the galley with Smee. It's nearing lunch time, but who knows what trouble they will cook up. This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford with Amanda Mill and written by Daniela Ifandoudas (inspired by James M. Barrie's characters). It features the voices of Annie Laurenson as Smee, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slight...

Do You Believe in Fairies?

July 18, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

Chapter 13 – The pirates have captured the children, but where is Peter? Still asleep in the home under the ground, blissfully unaware of tragedy unfolding.   This episode was directed by Olivia French with Elizabeth Bradford and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell and Barry Kay as Captain James Hook. Sound design for this episode by Jacob Thompson with Elizabeth Bradford and Marli van der Bij...

The Night of Nights

July 16, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

Chapter 12 – A brutal battle between the pirates and the Neverlanders rages above the Home Underground, but what is Hook really after? This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford and adapted for audio by Olivia French. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Kira Yang as Tiger Lily, Daniel Lamech as Fraxinus, Nigel Goodwin as Quercus, Jack Emond as Baobab the Great, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Katerina Ifan...

Wendy's Story

July 03, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Chapter 11  – Wendy tells the boys a familiar story about three children who flew away from home. This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford with Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Katerina Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 2, Eloise Keppler as Nibs, Mega...

The Happy Home

June 24, 2021 23:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Chapter 10 – The children find themselves new friends in the Neverlanders after saving Tiger Lily on Marooners’ Rock. The home under the ground starts becoming a family as they settle in for one of Wendy’s stories. This episode was directed by Olivia French with Elizabeth Bradford and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Kira Yang as Tiger Lily, Daniel Lamech as Fraxinus, Nigel Goodwin as Quercus, Jack Emond as Baobab t...

The Never Bird

June 19, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

Chapter 9 – Peter saved Wendy from Marooners’ Rock after they became stranded following the battle with the pirates. But who will come to save Peter?  This episode was directed by Marli van der Bijl with Elizabeth Bradford and Olivia French. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Casey Withoos as the Never Bird and Conagh Punch as Gentleman Starkey, Joe Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootl...

The Mermaids' Lagoon

June 18, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

Chapter 8 – Peter, the Lost Boys and the Darlings are swimming in the Mermaids' Lagoon, but they're disturbed by pirates transporting a prisoner. This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford with Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Barry Kay as Captain James Hook, Annie Laurenson as Smee, Conagh Punch as Gentleman Starkey, Daniel Lamech as Jukes, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy, Joseph Appleton as Jo...

9. Late

June 12, 2021 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.9 MB

Three impatient Lost Boys are waiting in the Nursery for someone important. But he seems to be a little... late. This mini adventure features the voices of Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Katerina Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 2 and Anna Faye as Tinker Bell. Special thank you to Daniela Ifandoudas for helping make this come to life! Our production team would like to thank the audience for listening to our audiobook and those who have been leaving us reviews on Apple Podcasts ...

Late (A Mini Adventure)

June 12, 2021 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.9 MB

Three impatient Lost Boys are waiting in the Nursery for someone important. But he seems to be a little... late. This mini adventure features the voices of Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Katerina Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 2 and Anna Faye as Tinker Bell. Special thank you to Daniela Ifandoudas for helping make this come to life! Our production team would like to thank the audience for listening to our audiobook and those who have been leaving us reviews on Apple Podcasts ...

8. The Home Underground

June 04, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

The Darlings make a home in the Neverland with Peter and the Lost Boys. This episode was directed by Olivia French and features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joe Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slightly, Eloise Keppler as Nibs, Solveig Yen as Curly, Katerina Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 2...

The Home Underground

June 04, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

Chapter 7 – The Darlings make a home in the Neverland with Peter and the Lost Boys.  This episode was directed by Olivia French with Elizabeth Bradford and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joe Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slightly, Eloise Keppler as Nibs, Solveig Yen as Curl...

The Little House

May 27, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

Chapter 6 – Tinker Bell’s plan worked and Tootles shot the Wendy bird, but the Lost Boys’ triumph is short-lived. This episode was directed by Marli van der Bijl with Elizabeth Bradford and Olivia French.  It  features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joe Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slightly, Eloise Kep...

7. The Little House

May 27, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

Tinker Bell’s plan worked and Tootles shot the Wendy bird, but the Lost Boys’ triumph is short-lived.  This episode was directed by Marli van der Bijl and features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joe Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slightly, Eloise Keppler as Nibs, Solveig Yen as Curly, Katerina Ifandoudas as...

The Island Come True

May 21, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Chapter 5 – As Pan makes his way back to the Neverland the magical island begins to stir to life. This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford with Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slightly, Eloise Keppler as Nibs, Solveig Yen as Curly, Katerina Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 2, Emily Archer as Pockets, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, ...

6. The Island Come True

May 21, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

As Pan makes his way back to the Neverland the magical island begins to stir to life. This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford and features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell, Evie Ifandoudas as Tootles, Megan Lilley as Slightly, Eloise Keppler as Nibs, Solveig Yen as Curly, Katerina Ifandoudas as Twin 1, Irini Ifandoudas as Twin 2, Emily Archer as Pockets, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Barry Kay as Captain James Hook, Annie Laurenson as Sme...

5. The Flight

May 09, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

The Darling children have taken to the skies with Peter Pan, but flying isn’t as easy as he makes it seem. This episode was directed by Olivia French and features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy, Joe Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling and Anna Faye as Tinker Bell. Sound design for this episode by Jacob Thompson and musical direction by Marli van der Bijl. This episode features the song 'N...

The Flight

May 09, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

Chapter 4 – The Darling children have taken to the skies with Peter Pan, but flying isn’t as easy as he makes it seem. This episode was directed by Olivia French with Elizabeth Bradford and Marli van der Bijl.  It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy, Joe Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling and Anna Faye as Tinker Bell. Sound design for this episode by Jacob Thompson. Musical direction...

Now, Peter!

April 29, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MB

Peter has promised to take Wendy, John and Michael to the Neverland. First, he must teach them to fly. This episode was directed by Olivia French with Elizabeth Bradford and Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling and Anna Faye as Tinker Bell. Audio editing by Marli van der Bijl and sound design by Jacob Thompson...

4. Now, Peter!

April 29, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MB

Peter has promised to take Wendy, John and Michael to the Neverland but first, he must teach them to fly! This episode was directed by Olivia French and features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy, Joe Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell, Casey Withoos as Liza, Anna Bilbrough as Mrs Darling, Barry Kay as Mr Darling, Emily Archer as the Smallest Star and Yuki French-Wa...

Wake Up! Wake Up!

April 23, 2021 03:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Chapter 3 – Peter returns to the Nursery with Tinker Bell to search for his missing shadow. Unable to reattach it, his frustrated cries wake Wendy.  This episode was directed by Olivia French with Elizabeth Bradford and Marli van der Bijl.  It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell and Alana Denham Preston as Wendy Darling.  Audio editing for this episode by Jacob Thompson and sound design by Marli van der Bijl. Attrib...

3. Wake Up! Wake Up!

April 23, 2021 03:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Peter returns to the Nursery with Tinker Bell to search for his missing shadow. Unable to reattach it, his frustrated cries wake Wendy. This episode was directed by Olivia French with Marli van der Bijl. It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy, Anna Faye as Tinker Bell and Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan. Musical direction and sound design for this episode by Marli van der Bijl. Dialogue editing by Jacob Thompson. This episode features the song...

2. The Shadow

April 16, 2021 03:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Scared off by Nana, Peter flees the Nursery leaving his shadow behind. Mrs Darling shares her discovery with her husband, but he is reluctant to believe in such a boy. If only he had listened. Episode Credits This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford and features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Anna Bilbrough as Mrs Darling, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy, Barry Kay as Mr Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael Darling, Emily Archer as the Sma...

The Shadow

April 16, 2021 03:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Chapter 2 – Scared off by Nana, Peter flees the Nursery leaving his shadow behind. Mrs Darling shares the discovery with her husband, but Mr Darling is reluctant to believe in such a boy.  This episode was directed by Elizabeth Bradford with Olivia French and Marli van der Bijl.  It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Anna Bilbrough as Mrs Darling, Barry Kay as Mr Darling, Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling, Joseph Appleton as John Darling, Felix Steinwandel as Michael ...

1. Peter Breaks Through

April 07, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

The happy home of the Darling family is disrupted by the arrival of Peter Pan, whose visits to the Nursery do not go unnoticed by Mrs Darling. Episode Credits This episode was directed by Marli van der Bijl and features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Barry Kay as Mr Darling, Anna Bilbrough as Mrs Darling and Alana Denham-Preston as Wendy Darling with Jack Emond and Jono Lukins as Mary's Suitors, Ethan Bradford and Joseph Appleton as John Darling, James Bradford and Felix Steinw...

Peter Breaks Through

April 07, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

Chapter 1 – The happy home of the Darling family is disrupted by the arrival of Peter Pan, whose visits to the Nursery don't go unnoticed by Mrs Darling.  This episode was directed by Marli van der Bijl with Elizabeth Bradford and Olivia French.  It features the voices of Matthew Bradford as Narrator, Trillian Sharples as Peter Pan, Anna Bilbrough as Mrs Darling, Barry Kay as Mr Darling, Alana Denham Preston as Wendy Darling, Ethan Bradford & Joseph Appleton as John Darling, James Bradford...