Peter Pan

If you are looking for a poignant study of childhood lost, you won't find it here. Directed by Ben Harrison and adapted by Tanya Ronder, this 'Peter Pan' - which transfers to the O2 from Kensington Gardens where it was set in a 1,100-seater big top - is pitched unashamedly as event theatre. As the eponymous hero, Ciaran Kellgren turns out an enjoyable performance as the wild and mildly vindictive Peter. But the real star of the show is William Dudley's set, or more specifically, the convex scene which hosts the 'world's first fully 360 degree projected movie for live theatre'. Still, it's a bit underwhelming given its £2.7 million price tag. Add to that a story that seems to have had its heart scooped out for the sake of expedience and what you're left with is a 'Peter Pan' that's big on budget but small on magic.