Celebrating a Classic Childrens Story on Stage...
Marking the 75th anniversary of the publication of C.S.Lewis’ novel and following its celebrated West End run, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is set to enchant North East audiences when it visits Newcastle Theatre Royal as part of its 2025 UK tour.
Step through the wardrobe into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and embark on the most magical of adventures in a frozen, faraway land where they meet Mr Tumnus the faun, talking beavers, Aslan (the noble king of Narnia) and the coldest, most evil White Witch.
C.S. Lewis’ book was first published in October 1950. Since then, over 85 million copies in 60 languages have been sold, making it one of the top ten best-selling books of all time. The stage adaptation of Lewis’ iconic book enjoyed a hugely successful West End run, loved by audiences and critics alike.
Producer Chris Harper said: ‘We can’t wait for children and adults alike to join us on this spectacular new journey through the wardrobe and are proud to be marking the 75th anniversary of the publication of CS Lewis’ novel with this tour.’
Director Michael Fentiman added: ‘I’m delighted to be taking our beautiful production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe on a major tour of the UK and Ireland in 2025. The production celebrates the magic of live theatre and is led by a multi-talented cast of actors, singers, musicians, dancers and puppeteers; it is a celebration of the possibilities of the collective imagination and the boundless wonders of individual skill.’
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is directed by Michael Fentiman based on the original production by Sally Cookson. The Set and Costume Designer is Tom Paris, Composers are Barnaby Race and Benji Bower, the Choreographer is Shannelle ‘Tali’ Fergus, the Lighting Designer is Jack Knowles, the Sound Designer is Tom Marshall, the Puppetry Director is Toby Olié, the Puppetry Designer is Max Humphries, the Aerial Director is Gwen Hales, the Illusionist is Chris Fisher, the Casting Director is Will Burton CDG and the Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Designer is Susanna Peretz.
Casting for the 2025 UK tour is still to be announced.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe plays Newcastle Theatre Royal Tue 25 Feb – Sat 1 Mar 2025. Tickets can be purchased at www.theatreroyal.co.uk or from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 0191 232 7010.
Image: The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, © Brinkhoff-Moegenburg
