Peter Pan Play including a social commentary from J.M. Barrie

Peter Pan Play including A Social Commentary from J.M. Barrie
This script is for children aged 10 plus (upper Key Stage II and Key Stage III)
It uses the skeleton script of previous Peter Pan Play but adds a more serious component in the form of ‘social comments’ from J.M. Barrie.
Cast of 30 – easily adjustable up or down
Duration – Around 30 minutes for reading time. This does not include music suggestions.
Sample Text
Peter: Ah, a timely arrival, Mr. Barrie! I am
Mr. Barrie: Peter Pan, of course! I trust you are enjoying your role?
Peter: Well, I
Narrator: (Intervening quickly) Of course he is! Who wouldn’t be honoured to take the leading role?
Mr. Barrie: But wait! He doesn’t look so sure. Is there something you would like to talk to me about?
Peter: Well, as a matter of fact there is!
Narrator: (Aside to audience, groaning) Oh oh! Here we go!
Peter: You see, I think your story deserves a slightly more serious treatment!
Narrator: (Protesting) But it was intended for children!
Mr. Barrie: (To Narrator) And your point is? Are you saying children should not see the serious side of life?
Narrator: Well,
Peter: Aha! That was just what I was trying to say before you arrived! It’s time to perform a play that deals with your views, as the writer.
Mr. Barrie: (Incredulously) You mean, that isn’t already the case?
Peter: I’m afraid not.
Mr. Barrie: Well, now! Perhaps that does need changing!
(Both Peter and Mr. Barrie turn to Narrator)
Mr. Barrie: Would you, as the director of this play, be OK with (pauses) a few additions? Just some comments I might make along the way?