This little play is better then Peter Pan is. Although the through line of Peter imposing a mother figure on the one female he meets still troubles meThis little play is better then Peter Pan is. Although the through line of Peter imposing a mother figure on the one female he meets still troubles me to no end, the sentimental tragedy at the core is lovely. However, I wish the ending was not so twee with Jane flying off with Peter to keep the cycle going. For its time and Barrie's aim this play makes sense. ...more
I can say I've read it now. And I hated it. There is something troubling about the concept of play in this production. It's a play at station. Very muI can say I've read it now. And I hated it. There is something troubling about the concept of play in this production. It's a play at station. Very much is it a glimpse into a time and place. But the fact that this story has become a modern phenomenon scares me to no end. There is a delusional violence that underpins this story. Peter Pan is mercurial tyrant at times. The Character of Wendy is horribly abused. And Michael and John become trapped in Fae. If this play was looked at through the older bacchanalian lens of Fae, I think this play could be amazing. A psychedelic wormhole that over takes everyone. But playing it as twee... scares me. Although "Split my infinitives...' and most things about Hook are hilarious. ...more
