Through this thread, I would like join the tribute that Céline has paid to our actual Peter Pan director on her marvellous Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sirjmbarrie. I just want to write a few lines in honour of our dear friend, who is soon to leave her position at GOSH.

I met her six years ago, in the summer of 2010. I was only a student taking a language course in London. Prior to my trip, my passion for Peter Pan had led me to contact her - wishing that during my stay she could bring me closer to the character in a way that books had never done before. I must confess that I sent my message with the certainty that I would receive no answer, as usually happens when you try to contact an institution with no specific purpose. But I am happy to say, and this should not be a surprise to any of us, that she never distinguished between people from the publishing or theatre world and people, like me, who were just passing by London and were curious to know more on Peter Pan. She was always kind and helpful. She did not only clear up any doubt that you may have on the character, but she also took you to his universe (as if she had some fairy dust to sprinkle on you - that was the impression that I had every time that I met her). For all this, I feel blessed for having known her. I hope that, whatever path she may take from now on, life brings us together again, because there may be many Peter Pan directors but there is only one Christine. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING

Is it true that Barrie took the direction for Neverland from a letter by Stevenson in which the author of 'Treasure Island' explained to him how to get to Samoa? I first heard of this theory in a radio programme celebrating the 100th anniversary of 'Peter Pan'. However, I have read all the letters by Stevenson to Barrie – I think they are 6 in total – and I have not found any reference to this fact. Thank you in advance for your help. 

As far as I know, the island where Peter Pan lives was named after a remote desert in central Australia, the Never Never Land. In fact, this region is mentioned in the film "Australia". I hope this will help.

Quote from: Xavier Pan on July 31, 2010, 09:40:20 PM

Dear TheWendybird,

I also wrote to the V&A Theatre Museum, as I found this:

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PETER PAN 100 YEARS OLD AND STILL FLYING

30 NOVEMBER 2004- 31 JANUARY 2005

The Theatre Museum celebrates the centenary of Peter Pan by J M Barrie, which was given its first performance at the Duke of York's Theatre on 27 Dec 1904 with a display including original costumes and an Edwardian flying harness which helped create the effects which have made the play so magical for generations of children. The Museum is also running a number of costume workshops and storytelling sessions exploring the myth of Peter Pan in different cultures.

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Next week I'm visiting the museum. So, in case that I find something interesting for your costume, I'll take a picture and send it to you.

Thank you Christine for being so helpful.

That would be EXTREMELY helpful thank you!

Dear WendyBird,

I recently visited the theatre collection in the Victoria & Albert Museum. Unfortunately, there was nothing displayed related to Peter Pan. Nevertheless, you'll be able to see all the things used in the original productions if you make an appointment sufficiently IN ADVANCE. For me, it was too late.

Good luck!

Sorry. Unfortunately I can't answer to your question because I don't have the knowledge about it. You would have to contact Nick Lane (nlane@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk), who is the person responsible for booking. Good luck!