Captain Hook

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O’Hara, a popular male lead called in to play Captain Hook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At that time, the Florida performers complained about filthy costumes and abuse from guests, including children who would kick the shins of Disney villains such as Captain Hook.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

Henry Shields, the choleric, John Cleese-like one, plays Mr. Darling and Captain Hook; Henry Lewis, the haunted teddy bear, is naturally Nana; and Jonathan Sayer is the headphoned idiot who barely belongs on a stage.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023

A pile of human bones reported to police turned out to be a toy model of Captain Hook - complete with his trusty pet parrot and a hook for a hand.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2023

What did it mean, unless you knew the story of Captain Hook and his fear of the crocodile with the ticking clock inside it?

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke