Casting announced for PETER PAN at New Wimbledon Theatre
New Wimbledon Theatre and pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes have announced headline casting for this year’s Wimbledon pantomime, Peter Pan, running from 5 December 2026 - 3 January 2027.
Award-winning actress and TV star Jessie Wallace (Eastenders, BBC) will star as Captain Hook, pop icon and JLS star Aston Merrygold will take on the title role of Peter Pan, TV presenter, author, actor and singer Tom Read Wilson (Celebs Go Dating, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!) will play the Magical Merman, and Pete Firman returns by popular demand, this year in the role of Smee.
Chief Executive of Crossroads Pantomimes Michael Harrison said: “I am very excited to share today’s casting news for Peter Pan at New Wimbledon Theatre, bringing together exceptional star power in Jessie Wallace, Aston Merrygold and Tom Read Wilson, alongside the return of panto favourite Pete Firman. With this line-up of outstanding performers, Wimbledon audiences are in for a truly unforgettable pantomime experience this Christmas.”
