A Comedic Take on the Classic Tale
The comedic theater play ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’, a humorous parody of James Matthew Barrie’s original tale, celebrated 450 performances this Friday at the Chapultepec Cultural Forum. A commemorative plaque was unveiled during the celebration, marking this significant milestone.
Produced by Próspero and Lemon Studios, the play is a delightful mosaic of intentional blunders and mishaps that elicit laughter from the audience. The story of the boy who refuses to grow up unfolds erratically, with the essence of the play encapsulated in its very title: a misinterpreted performance.
Intentional Errors and Audience Engagement
The play incorporates technical glitches, actor injuries during performances, and even forgotten lines as part of its charm. Despite its lengthy duration (two hours with a 15-minute intermission), the splendid production, complete with meticulously crafted set designs and numerous special effects, keeps the audience engaged from start to finish.
The cast includes notable performers such as Dai Liparoti as Wendy Darling, Ricardo Maza portraying both one of Wendy’s brothers and a pirate in Captain Garfield’s crew, and Iván Carbajal as Peter Pan himself. Fernando Memije made his debut in this production, playing multiple characters, including the Darling family’s dog, earning a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience.
Unintended Lessons for the Audience
The play, perhaps unintentionally, imparts a lesson to the audience: not every story’s protagonist is the most beloved by spectators. In ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’, the unfortunate crocodile that devoured Captain Garfield’s hand becomes more popular than Peter Pan himself.
Show Details
- Venue: Foro Cultural Chapultepec
- Calzada General Mariano Escobedo 665, Polanco, CDMX.
- Showtimes: Fridays at 8:30 PM, Saturdays at 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM, and Sundays at 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM
- Director: Adam Meggido
- Cast: Dai Liparoti, Daniel García, Ana Sofía Quintanilla, Ivan Carbajal, Jose Dammert, Ricardo Maza, Jerónimo Best, Sandra Cecilia, Danielle Lefaure, Daniel Haddad, Christopher Aguilasocho, Miguel Tercero, Américo del Río, Rocio Leal, Fernando Memije, Ramón Cadaval, and Diego Cossio.
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Ticket Prices: From $770 to 1,250 pesos
Key Questions and Answers
- What is ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’? A comedic theater play that parodies James Matthew Barrie’s classic tale, featuring intentional errors and mishaps for entertainment.
- Who are the main actors? Dai Liparoti as Wendy Darling, Ricardo Maza as one of Wendy’s brothers and a pirate in Captain Garfield’s crew, Iván Carbajal as Peter Pan, and Fernando Memije playing multiple characters including the Darling family’s dog.
- When and where can I watch the play? The show runs from Fridays to Sundays at the Foro Cultural Chapultepec, Calzada General Mariano Escobedo 665, Polanco, CDMX. Showtimes are Fridays at 8:30 PM, Saturdays at 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM, and Sundays at 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM.
- What makes this production unique? The play incorporates intentional errors, such as technical glitches, actor injuries, and forgotten lines, while maintaining audience engagement with meticulous set designs and special effects.
- What lesson does the play impart? Unintentionally, ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ teaches that not every story’s protagonist is the most beloved by spectators, as the unfortunate crocodile that devoured Captain Garfield’s hand becomes more popular than Peter Pan himself.
