ENCHANTING mermaids, magical fairies and dastardly pirate, Captain Hook, descend on Appleby Castle next week when Chapterhouse Theatre Company stages its all new production of Peter Pan.

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, and in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, JM Barrie’s timeless classic is brought to life in the castle's inner bailey on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 15-16 (6.30pm) in a fresh adaptation by award-winning writer Laura Turner, with beautifully designed costumes, music and songs.

Chapterhouse is in its 18th year of touring open-air theatre to stunning country houses, castles and heritage sites across the UK and Ireland.

For tickets and further information telephone Appleby Castle on 017683-30318.