Photo Flash: First Look at the European Debut of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

Audiences will take an unforgettable journey through the Neverland they never knew this Christmas, as Northampton's Royal stage is transformed for the much-anticipated European Premiere of Peter and the Starcatcher, now through 31 December. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Winner of five Tony Awards for its hugely successful run on Broadway and one of the most produced plays in America last year, this fascinating and funny prequel brings one of classic literature's most beloved characters to life.

Join Starcatcher apprentice Molly as she embarks on a daring mission to stop a precious cargo of stardust from falling into the wrong hands. And meet a very special orphan and help solve the mystery of how he became 'the boy who never grew up'.

Twelve actors playing more than 100 characters use ingenious stagecraft, inventive storytelling and live music to whisk audiences to a magical world of lost boys, pirates, and mermaids.

Part of the Royal & Derngate's Made in Northampton season, this collaboration with theatre producer Paul Taylor-Mills is directed by Luke Sheppard, whose hit production, In The Heights, was recently nominated for nine WhatsOnStage Awards and four Olivier Awards. Luke's other recent credits include The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ at Curve Leicester, Oliver! at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury, and A Christmas Carol and The Adventures of Pinocchio at The Castle Theatre Wellingborough.

This brand new production of Peter and the Starcatcher premieres at Royal & Derngate, now to Saturday 31 December before a national tour. Tickets, priced from £10 to £26*, can be booked by calling Box Office on 01604 624811 or visiting www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

The play Peter & The Starcatcher is written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker. It was originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Shaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, and Disney Theatrical Productions. It is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International.