Catherine Lee, the model for Wendy in Cecil Thomas’ 'The Darling Children Learning to Fly', takes in the sculpture in person for the first time at the weekend. Ms Lee, who lives in London, wrapped up her first visit to New Zealand, with a special stop to see the sculpture. Sir Cecil, as it turned out, lived around the corner from Ms Lee when she was a child in London. A former festival promoter and civil servant, Ms Lee said Peter Pan had somehow followed her throughout her life. There was a lot of interest in the sculpture back home in London, Ms Lee said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 01, 2026 15:51 UTC