Playhouse Theatre, QPAC, Queensland Ballet
July 11, 2015

In the second ballet of its fairytale-themed 2015 season, the Queensland Ballet has brought a little bit of magic to its audiences with the tale of Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.

Based on the plays and novels of J.M. Barrie, the ballet follows the three Darling children as they are whisked away from their London home to the magical world of Neverland, home of Peter Pan and his merry gang of Lost Boys. The children meet mermaids and native Americans and are kidnapped by swashbuckling pirates, but ultimately win the day with the help of their new friends.

QPAC’s commitment to the magical event was admirable – patrons were greeted by staff wearing green wings and headpieces, and a small exhibition including props and original costumes was set up above the foyer. It was wonderful to see so many children in attendance and they were read the story of Peter Pan before the performance at the “Story Corner with Wendy.”

The ballet was choreographed by Trey McIntyre for the Houston Ballet, who first performed it in 2002. Queensland Ballet’s artistic director Li Cunxin was a principal in the Houston...