PETER Pan And Wendy was an ambitious show choice by Red Shoes Dance Studio. But if there was any risk involved for producer and choreographer Sandra Watson it paid off, as the pupils delivered an enchanting production to be proud of.

The ballet involved dancers from a tender age bravely fluttering into the limelight for the first time as adorable fairies to older, more experienced performers, showing off their obvious talent.

It would be impossible to name everyone who impressed but those who stood out included Evie Jackson, who played Wendy with such effortless grace; Isobel Hitchon-Godfrey (Peter Pan) and Leila Alabih (Tiger Lily) were a delight to watch; Mia Abela was an endearing Tinkerbell, displaying a confidence beyond her years; while Leanne Hope (Mrs Darling/Neverland Bird) was obviously experienced and beautifully poised.

The story stayed close to the original by JM Barry, making it easy to follow for young spectators.

Highlights included a scene where the children flew to Neverland, carried by “Clouds” - dancers dressed ingeniously in sky-covered body stockings, and at Marooner’s Rock where the mermaids, glowing (thanks to UV lights) in a sea of mist, pull Wendy under water.

Full credit goes to lighting designer Sara L Burns for setting each scene so effectively, while the costumes – particularly Peter, the Neverland birds, fairies and Clouds – were stunning.

It was a show of two halves with Peter Pan in the first, and an eclectic mixture of dance routines after the interval, plus the occasional song. While I enjoyed them, I could have happily watched Peter Pan and then walked away while still caught up in the magic of it all.