Birmingham Hippodrome and Crossroads Pantomimes today announced further casting for their swashbuckling panto adventure, Peter Pan.

Star of stage and screen Danny Mac will return to Birmingham Hippodrome, this time to play Captain Hook after last appearing in the 2017/18 production of Cinderella as Prince Charming.

Danny joins Alison Hammond (Magical Mermaid), Matt Slack (Smee), Andrew Ryan (Mrs Smee) and Billie-Kay (Tink) who were announced earlier in the year.

Danny Mac is a multi-award-winning actor, celebrated for his performances on both television and stage. He gained widespread recognition for his record-breaking partnership with Oti Mabuse on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. His extensive theatre credits include award-winning roles in Sunset Boulevard, Amélie, and On the Town, alongside notable performances in White Christmas, Legally Blonde, Wicked, and Les Misérables. On screen, Danny is known for his roles in Trollied, Midsomer Murders, and Hollyoaks, where he earned multiple awards for his portrayal of Mark Savage. His additional credits include radio performances and appearances in high-profile musical events such as Friday Night is Music Night for BBC Radio 2 and Magic at the Musicals.

Bringing more magic to Neverland will be Rhiannon Chesterman who joins the production as Wendy Darling and Noah Harrison, who will play Peter Pan.

Rhiannon’s recent credits include Susie in Lady Be Good (Teatro Massimo), Scaramouche in We Will Rock You (Royal Caribbean), and Sherrie in Rock Of Ages (UK tour). Noah is a recent graduate of Arts Educational Schools, and his credits since graduating include Grease (Dominion Theatre) and Pretty Woman (UK & Ireland tour).

With amazing special effects, stunning sets and beautiful costumes direct from The London Palladium, Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Neverland like never before in a production packed with comedy and laughter for all the family.

There will be a range of Audio Described, Captioned, BSL interpreted and relaxed performances throughout the season, to find out more head to the Hippodrome’s accessible performances web page.

Peter Pan runs at Birmingham Hippodrome from Saturday 21 December 2024 - Sunday 2 February 2025. Tickets can be booked at birminghamhippodrome.com