Sass, swashbuckling and silliness! Our star-studded cast for The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan is ready to make a splash
Pop powerhouse Alexandra Burke is our Captain Hook, with much-loved TV personality Dr Ranj as The Magical Merman, and comedian and ventriloquist Max Fulham as Smee.
Climb aboard the Jolly Roger with Captain Hook and Peter Pan as they battle on the high seas, joined by a crew of mischievous pirates and a very hungry, ever-watchful crocodile!
With amazing special effects, stunning sets and beautiful costumes direct from The London Palladium, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Neverland like never before!
With the perfect mixture of Alexandra’s sensational voice, Dr Ranj’s charisma and rapport with audiences of all ages and Max’s comedy and ventriloquism, we know this is going to be the perfect high flying pantomime.
Michael Ockwell, Mayflower Chief Executive
Alexandra Burke
One of the UK’s most distinguishable powerhouse voices, Alexandra has sold over 5 million records and no. 1 chart-toppers that include Bad Boys, Start Without You and Hallelujah.
A sought-after West End leading lady, she’s starred in The Bodyguard, Sister Act, Chess, Chicago and Michael Harrison’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium.
Alexandra played a wonderful baddie as Mrs Blunderbore in the London Palladium Jack and the Beanstalk 3 years ago and will bring a fun new take on Captain Hook for Southampton.
Dr Ranj
Alongside his work as a practicing doctor working in the NHS, Dr Ranj appears on BBC’s Morning Live, is a columnist and writer, and proved his needle skills in the 2020 Christmas Special of The Great British Sewing Bee.
He has appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, fronted ITV1’s Dr Ranj: On Call, Save Money: Good Health, Save Money: Lose Weight and his new series, Extreme Food Phobics.
Dr Ranj is currently on tour with &Juliet.
Max Fulham
Max is a comedian and ventriloquist, who in addition to gaining popularity on both TV and in theatre, has become a social media sensation where he has amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok.
Bringing a fresh and contemporary twist to a classic art, Max has wowed audiences with his one man show, entertaining thousands of people in theatres across the UK and internationally.
With TV appearances including ITV’s Saturday night show Game of Talents, Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable on Dave and the revival of the classic Crackerjack!, Max’s comedic talents are in high demand.
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan is staged by Crossroads Pantomimes, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, led by Michael Harrison and the team behind recent Mayflower Theatre Christmas successes including last year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Michael Harrison said: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled that Alexandra Burke and Dr Ranj will be headlining Mayflower Theatre’s panto this Christmas.’
Alexandra is a phenomenal talent with an outstanding voice which will blow the roof off Mayflower Theatre, and children and adults alike will love the charm of Dr Ranj. Combined with the comedic talents of Max, along with stunning costumes and sets from The London Palladium, I know what a brilliant time the Southampton audiences will have this Christmas.
For three weeks only, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan will bring all the laughter, spectacle, special effects and glittering festive magic audiences have come to expect each year from the Mayflower Theatre’s spectacular Christmas panto.
Be part of the panto magic – tickets are selling fast, so hook yours today!
13 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 | Mayflower Theatre
This Christmas, join Peter Pan as he sets off on a brand-new swashbuckling adventure full of magic, mayhem, and mischief!