Peter Duncan

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For Hackney Empire's 25th Pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

The full casting and creative team have been announced for Hackney Empire's 25th pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat. 

The Palace Theatre's 12th Annual Gala Raises $155,000
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

On Friday, April 5, The Palace Theatre in Stamford welcomed award-winning country trio Lady A for the nonprofit's 12th Annual Gala. The Palace's largest annual fundraiser, the event raised $155,000 to support the organization and its arts education programs.

25th Hackney Empire Panto DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT Will Open in November, Directed by Clive Rowe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

Olivier Award-winner Clive Rowe will return to direct and star in Hackney Empire's 25th pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat.

Lady A Will Headline The Palace Theatre's 12th Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

On Friday, April 5, The Palace Theatre in Stamford will welcome award-winning country trio Lady A for the nonprofit's 12th Annual Gala. The event is The Palace's largest annual fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the organization and its arts education programs.

Peter Duncan Joins Pixie Lott and Bonnie Langford in MADE IN DAGENHAM Concert; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the 10th Anniversary Concert of MADE IN DAGENHAM at the London Palladium on Saturday 16 March 2024.

Peter Duncan Launches Treasure Island - Make Your Own Movie and Panto Online Will Return For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023

Coinciding with the festive return of his popular online pantomime series, Peter Duncan (actor, writer, director, Blue Peter, Duncan Dares and the UK's former Chief Scout) is reaching out to the next generation of storytelling filmmakers with the launch of Treasure Island - Make Your Own Movie. 

Final Line-up Set For The Fringe at Prestonfield, Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023

Producers Denise Silvey, Christopher Biggins and Jane Compton (CDJ Entertainment), along with Prestonfield House, have announced the final details of its illustrious line-up of music, cabaret and conversation for The Fringe at Prestonfield taking place in The Stables at Prestonfield (venue 105), a new 500-seat Edinburgh venue, running from 18-27 August 2023.   

Peter Duncan Presents A FALLING TREE a Show For Eco-Warriors Of All Ages at The Fringe At Prestonfield
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2023

Peter Duncan, actor, Pantomime filmmaker, Blue Peter and Duncan Dares man and the UK’s former Chief Scout, will talk about his world travels observing the changing planet and his fears for its future if we don’t take collective action, in his one-man show A Falling Tree at The Fringe at Prestonfield, Edinburgh, on Saturday 26 August 2023 at 12pm. 

A FALLING TREE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023

Peter Duncan, actor, Pantomime filmmaker, Blue Peter and Duncan Dares man and the UK’s former Chief Scout, will talk about his world travels observing the changing planet and his fears for its future if we don’t take collective action, in his one-man show A Falling Tree at The Fringe at Prestonfield, Edinburgh, on Saturday 26 August 2023 at 12pm.  

Review: PANTOLAND, Streaming Online
by Louise Penn - Dec 1, 2022

It is fast approaching Christmas, and we are well into panto season - so what better time to settle down at home to watch one of children's television's greats in full creative mode? The latest digital festive treat from Panto Online and Peter Duncan is named Pantoland, with stories, characters, and silliness enough to go around.

Peter Duncan's Panto Online Releases Brand New Pantoland Adventure
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

Families, schools and groups – as well as pantomime fans across the land – can enjoy a festive theatrical treat from the comfort of their home or community space this winter, with the launch of the Panto Online 2022 season.

The Best Value Shows to Book Now for Christmas!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 11, 2022

This year it seems that Christmas cheer is needed more than ever. Here at BroadwayWorld, we want to give you the inside scoop on some incredible deals and hidden offers so you can enjoy a theatrical festive treat, without having to part with too much cash.

Review: WHEN DARKNESS FALLS, Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 28, 2022

A debate about folklore versus fact, and whether history is just 'a collection of lies we've decided upon'. Are ghost stories a projection of our fears? Who do you believe in the end?

WICKED Will Welcome Back Mark Curry as The Wizard
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022

WICKED will welcome back Mark Curry as 'The Wizard' from Tuesday 18 October 2022. Gary Wilmot will play his final performance as 'The Wizard' at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on Sunday 16 October 2022.

Peter Duncan Launches A Festive Trio Of Online Pantomimes
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022

Peter Duncan – acclaimed Panto Dame, writer and director – is launching three Panto Online digital films for families, schools and community groups, and in true Blue Peter spirit, he's taken his passion and expertise for panto and “made them earlier”.

Peter Duncan Will Star in UK Tour of New Ghost Story WHEN DARKNESS FALLS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022

Peter Duncan will star as John Blondel and Daniel Rainford as The Speaker in the spine-chilling ghost story, WHEN DARKNESS FALLS.  Following a successful season at Park Theatre in London last summer and a short tour, there will now be a full UK Tour, opening on 15 September at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 

BWW Review: WATERSHED �" ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2022 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Mar 6, 2022

At times exquisitely lovely and, at others, confronting and brutal.

Peter Duncan Signs Deals to Screen CINDERELLA Pantomime in UK Cinemas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2021

’Cinderella’ will get a red carpet premiere at Everyman King’s Cross on Saturday 4 December. It will then roll out to Showcase cinemas across the UK, then a week later VUE, Light Cinemas, Omniplex and 12 independents.

VIDEO: Get a First Look At Peter Duncan's Second Filmed Panto, CINDERELLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2021

Last year, with hundreds of pantomimes cancelled and theatres across the country closed, 'Blue Peter' legend Peter Duncan filmed an interactive version of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' in his own giant back garden - starring as Dame Trott as well as co-directing.

Photos: First Look at Peter Duncan Filming CINDERELLA Panto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2021

In 2020, with the great tradition of the family pantomime cancelled in many towns and cities across the land, riding to the rescue to make sure that panto-loving audiences didn’t miss out was ‘Blue Peter’ legend Peter Duncan with his biggest and best “Here’s One I Made Earlier” challenge!