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in London, San Francisco and Orange County CA
threesixty° entertainment announces
J M Barrie's
A Theatrical Adventure
performed in The threesixty° Theatre
in Pemberton Place®,
adjacent to the World of Coca-Cola®, Downtown Atlanta
U.S. East Coast Premiere engagement
Performances begin Friday, January 21
Tickets go on sale Monday, October 25 online at peterpantheshow.com
by phone at 1-888-ppantix (1-888-772-6849)
Atlanta – threesixty° entertainment presents the spectacular new threesixty° stage production of PETER
PAN, J M Barrie’s classic story performed in a state-of-the-art theater tent for a limited engagement in
Pemberton Place®, adjacent to the World of Cola-Cola®, in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. Performances
start Friday, January 21. Conceived by an award-winning creative team and featuring 23 actors, stunning
puppets, epic music, dazzling flying sequences, and the world’s first 360-degree CGI theater set, PETER
PAN is an extraordinary experience.
This engagement will be the United States East Coast premiere of the threesixty° PETER PAN. Atlanta
will be only the fourth location in the world to host this production, following London, San Francisco and
Orange County, California.
One of the most striking elements of this new production is the setting in which it is presented. The
threesixty° Theatre, allows for performance “in the round” in a 1,300 seat theater-tent, which will stand
between the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium in Pemberton Place.
The entire interior of the tent is lit with more than 15,000 square feet of Hi-Resolution video -- three times
the size of Imax screens -- so that both cast and audience are immersed in a CGI Neverland. When Peter
and Wendy fly to Neverland, the audience flies with them over 400 square miles of virtual London and
beyond.
Tickets, priced from $35 to $75 (previews all seats $50), go on sale Monday, October 25 online at
peterpantheshow.com, and by phone at 1-888-ppantix (1-888-772-6849). For inquiries about group
ticket discounts for 12 or more, call 404-881-2000. Premium ticket packages are also available, and
include admission to the performance, drink voucher, souvenir brochure, and PETER PAN audio book.
Special behind-the-scenes “Into Neverland” tours will be available weekly throughout the run.
The threesixty° PETER PAN first captivated audiences in London, where it started performances on May
26, 2009 in Kensington Gardens, where J M Barrie was first inspired to write the story. It played a
sixteen-week sold-out engagement to 200,000 people – including a Royal Gala for the Prince’s Trust for
Children and the Arts, attended by their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of
Cornwall (Prince Charles and Camilla). In addition, an impressive parade of international celebrities
enthusiastically attended with their families throughout the summer.
The U.S. premiere was on April 27, 2010 at Ferry Park on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. The
engagement continued through September 5 before travelling to the Orange County Performing Arts
Center, where it is now performing.
Theater patrons are also encouraged as well to enhance their trip to Neverland with food and beverage
available in the Pavilion. (Please note however no outside food or beverage is allowed on site). At some
performances, the audience can begin their journey even before the performance commences. PETER
PAN is accompanied by a behind the scenes “Into Neverland” tour given weekly.
Robert Butters, threesixty° producer, said, “We are honored that Peter Pan and The threesixty° Theatre
have found such a treasured home in Pemberton Place in Atlanta, alongside two of the premiere
attractions in the entire Southeast region of the country – World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium.
This ideal location, adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, places us in the company of many of the best
known landmarks in Atlanta -- CNN Center, Philips Arena, and the Georgia Dome.”
threesixty° entertainment, a theatrical production company based in London with Charlie Burnell, Matthew
Churchill, and Robert Butters as principals, commissioned a first class creative team to develop this
production of PETER PAN. The cast of PETER PAN features members of the original London production
joined by American actors, making it a truly international company.
One of the London Observer’s “Hot 10 Must Do” events for 2009, the show was described by The Daily
Express as "An immensely thrilling ride. A gem to be enjoyed whether you are 8, 18 or 80." The
Independent said, “The atmosphere is perfect, the costumes outstanding. The dream world of Neverland
is sensationally complemented by William Dudley’s cinematic projections. How we cheered!”
Following the success in London, PETER PAN came to the United States, premiering in San Francisco
on April 27. Robert Hurwitt in the San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “As promised, the high- and low-tech
special effects in the threesixty° Theatre are spectacular and highly entertaining. I found much of the
show beguiling. My grandchildren were delighted.”
Paul Hodgins in the Orange County Register wrote that PETER PAN “celebrates the magic of the story -joyous, playful and uplifting – and is grandly and unabashedly theatrical. Peter, Tinker Bell and the
Darlings effortlessly spin as if weightless. They look like kids who are really flying, and loving it … helped
hugely by the beautifully rendered computer-generated images. Twelve projectors provide a 360-degree
view of Edwardian era London, tropical Never Land, even a look underneath the ocean. The images are
entrancing, seamless and detailed. The producers clearly went to considerable lengths to put together a
top-drawer cast as well. This production's Tinker Bell is a revelation: she's one of the Lost Boys and easily
holds her own in their rambunctious world. Ben Harrison's directing style is undeniably English –
respectful, not rushed, paying attention to character relationships. It leaves you with the feeling that
Barrie's century-old tale is in the hands of people who understand him and his story, too.”
Richard Stayton in the Los Angeles Times wrote, “A multimedia, immersive “Peter Pan” provides enough
spectacle and aerial acrobatics to compete with any Cirque show. It is the ultimate kid-friendly
environment for the ultimate kid-friendly play — tiered rows near the stage locate every playgoer within a
360-degree circle of action, providing intimate close-ups of the performers and sensational CGI flying
simulations and spectacular video projections.”
David Littlejohn in the Wall St. Journal said that PETER PAN is “unforgettable. Visually dazzling. Peter
Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy and her two brothers fly against an unbelievably complex computer-generated
cyclorama of a zooming, whirling, looming and receding London circa 1904. Once in Neverland, the
surrounding computer-generated scenery continues to enrapture, surrounding both the audience and the
23 living actors.”
Peter Pan, The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up was created by Scottish novelist and playwright J M Barrie.
One night, Peter flies into the London nursery of the Darling children, Wendy, John and Michael, teaches
them to fly and leads them to the magical Neverland, "second to the right and straight on till morning,"
where they live with Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys and meet the notorious Captain Hook.
The tale of Peter Pan has been adapted many times since then including the Walt Disney animated film
and a Broadway musical. However, it was not until this 2009 production, presented by threesixty°
entertainment, that a production was performed in London’s Kensington Gardens, where J M Barrie was
first inspired to create him and where the original statue of Peter Pan has stood since 1912. This 21 st
century PETER PAN mixes history and magic in equal measure to present a Peter Pan story for adults
and children alike.
PETER PAN, directed by Ben Harrison and designed by William Dudley, is adapted by Tanya Ronder
from the Barrie story, with music composed by Benjamin Wallfisch. Dudley has received more theatre
awards and accolades in the United Kingdom than any theatre artist save Judi Dench. Choreography is
by Fleur Darkin, sound design by Gregory Clarke, lighting design by Mark Henderson, fight direction by
Nicholas Hall, puppetry design by Sue Buckmaster and illusions by Paul Kieve.
By arrangement with the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and Samuel French Limited,
this production of PETER PAN is produced by Charlie Burnell, Matthew Churchill, and Robert Butters for
threesixty° entertainment.
About this production of PETER PAN
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12 projectors, delivering 360 degree projection
10 million pixels
15,000 square feet of CGI
400 square miles of virtual London circa 1904 were rendered
The largest surround CGI venue in the world
The world’s first fully 360-degree projected movie for live theater performance
The tent, which stands 100 feet high, was shipped via boat, 6,000 miles from London to San Francisco.
200 computers took four weeks to create the images - it would have taken eight years for a single
computer to render
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About Pemberton Place®
Pemberton Place® is the center of activity in downtown Atlanta with two of the world's most unique
attractions located within its 22 acres. The World of Coca-Cola® offers an engaging and interactive look
at what has made Coke® the world's most famous sparkling beverage. A thrilling 4-D movie experience,
sampling of over 60 different beverages made by The Coca-Cola Company from around the world and a
chance to meet the 7' tall Coca-Cola® Polar Bear are all part of a memorable visit to this one of a kind
attraction. Neighboring the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest with more
than eight million gallons of water and more aquatic life than any other aquarium.
Pemberton Place provides five acres of lush green space as a welcome oasis for downtown visitors. In
order to minimize the impact on the environment, "cool” landscaping features such as light-colored paving
and vegetated grounds are used to reduce the urban heat island effect that contributes to smog and
ozone and increased energy costs. Other environmentally friendly design elements include an irrigation
system that uses 40% less water than conventional outdoor watering systems and the use of various
drought-tolerant plants to conserve water. Pemberton Place is the hub of excitement and discovery in
downtown Atlanta, where being "green" can be fun!
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threesixty° entertainment’s PETER PAN
Performed in The threesixty° Theatre
in Pemberton Place®,
Adjacent to World of Coca-Cola®, 126 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Downtown Atlanta, GA 30313
Performances begin Friday, January 21
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
A limited number of hearing assistance devices is available at all performances. Advance ticket sales are
encouraged to ensure availability.
Tickets:
Tickets to see PETER PAN are $35 to $75;
Premium and child (under 12) pricing available.
Tickets go on sale Monday, October 25.
Online -
www.peterpanshow.com/atlanta
Phone -
1-888-ppantix (1-888-772-6849)
Group Sales
For groups of 12 or more please call 404.881.2000
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information:
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If you have any difficulties accessing this site please either email Tim Choy at [email protected] or
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