Wye Kidz set to stage Peter Pan adventure in Rhayader

The youth theatre group will perform Peter Pan Jr, a musical adaptation of Sir J.M. Barrie’s beloved tale, at Rhayader Leisure Centre.

The show follows the adventures of Peter, the Darling children, and the Lost Boys in a world of pirates, magic, and childhood wonder.

Cast members of Wye Kidz' Peter Pan Junior. (Image: Sophue Bundy.)

Cast members of Wye Kidz' Peter Pan Junior. (Image: Sophue Bundy.)

Designed for young performers, the shortened version reimagines the classic story in a family-friendly format while retaining all the magic of the original.

Peter Pan Jr features the music and lyrics of the 1954 stage musical, including songs by Morris “Moose” Charlap, Jule Styne, Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green.

Cast members of Wye Kidz' Peter Pan Junior. (Image: Sophue Bundy.)

Audiences can look forward to all the story’s key moments, from the flight to Neverland and encounters with pirates to the ticking crocodile and the climactic battle with Captain Hook.

The show is licensed through Music Theatre International and performed under amateur rights.

Cast members of Wye Kidz' Peter Pan Junior. (Image: Sophue Bundy.)

Shows will take place on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4 at 6.30pm, with a matinee on Sunday, July 5 at 2.30pm.

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

Cast members of Wye Kidz' Peter Pan Junior. (Image: Sophue Bundy.)

Wye Kidz have previously staged other youth musicals and family shows, building experience with ensemble casts and principal roles for children and teenagers, although detailed records of their past productions are not available.

The eye-catching poster for Peter Pan Jr features Peter Pan’s hat, Captain Hook’s feathered tricorn, and Wendy’s nightdress beneath a moonlit sky—capturing the spirit of adventure, magic, and nostalgia that has kept Barrie’s story alive for generations.