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The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

Direct from London, the smash hit production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, voted the nations favourite book in 2019, is coming to The Lowry this Christmas. 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 a Faun, talking Beavers, the noble king of Narnia, Aslan, and the coldest, most evil of all, The White Witch.

This critically acclaimed production is pure theatrical magic.

Final casting has been announced for the smash-hit Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. TV and theatre star Samantha Womack completes the cast to play Narnia’s evil White Witch.

Samantha Womack said of her new role:

"Having been a huge fan of C S Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for as long as I can remember, I am thrilled to be playing the The White Witch. The book has always been a magical read and having watched incredible actors interpret this role in the past, I am excited to see what she holds for me. This production is so beautifully conceived with thrilling sets and costumes and an amazingly talented cast and creative team. I can’t wait to seduce, plot and terrify Narnia into a permanent winter"

Samantha Womack returns to the theatre after her recent success playing the lead role in the sold-out production of The Girl on the Train in the West End and on tour. Sam’s past theatre roles include the Tony award-winning production of South Pacific in which she starred alongside Patrick Swayze, Guys and Dolls at London’s Piccadilly Theare (directed by Michael Grandage) and playing Emma in an award-winning production of Harold Pinter’s Betrayal (directed by Sir Peter Hall). Her varied work on television has seen Samantha moving from comedy to drama with the cult success of BBC’s Game On and Babes in the Wood to ITV’s gritty crime drama Liverpool 1, Imogen’s Face and Ronnie Mitchell in EastEnders. Films include playing the unhinged mother of Eggsy in the The Kingsman franchise sharing the screen with Colin Firth and Samuel L Jackson and playing Hazel in Jon Godbers Up ‘n Under.

The show broke box office records at Leeds Playhouse in 2017 and played to packed houses and critical acclaim at the Bridge Theatre in London in 2019.

Joining Samantha in the cast are: Ammar Duffus (Peter Pevensie), Shaka Kalokoh (Edmund Pevensie), Robyn Sinclair (Susan Pevensie) and Karise Yansen (Lucy Pevensie). Aslan is played by Chris Jared, Mr Tumnus by Jez Unwin, Mr Beaver by Sam Buttery and Maugrim by Michael Ahomka-Lindsay. They are joined by Oliver Bingham (Mr Brinkworth, March Hare and Aslan Puppeteer), Scott Brooks (Mr Pope, Fox Trot, Associate Music Captain), Rachel Dawson (Miss Chutney, Blue Badger and Spirit of the Moon), Oliver Grant (Mr Wilson, Schrodinger, Red Squirrel and Aslan Puppeteer), Matthew James Hinchliffe (Mr Marsden, Mauve Mole), Tash Holway (on stage Swing, Dance Captain), Shaun McCourt (Mr Granville, Jack Rabbit, Aslan Puppeteer), Sophie Naglik (on stage Swing) Kate Parr (Miss Gumley-Warmley and Phoenix), Anthony Starr (on stage Swing), Christina Tedders (Mrs Beaver), Brad Veitch (on stage Swing). Johnson Willis (Professor Kirk, Father Christmas, Wise Owl and White Mouse) aand Grace Wylde (Mrs Pevensie, Robin and Falcon)

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 a faun, talking beavers, Aslan (the noble king of Narnia) and the coldest, most evil White Witch.

This critically acclaimed production is “A theatrical miracle” (The Times).

The tour will be directed by Michael Fentiman, based on the original production by Sally Cookson with original Set and Costume design by Rae Smith. Michael’s previous productions include the Olivier Award-nominated Amélie (Watermill Theatre/The Other Palace/UK Tour and currently running in the West End), The Windsors: Endgame (also running in the West End), The Importance of Being Earnest (Vaudeville Theatre), the 50th anniversary production of Joe Orton’s Loot (Park Theatre/Watermill Theatre), Titus Andronicus and Ahasverus (Royal Shakespeare Company), The Taming of the Shrew (Sherman Theatre/Tron Theatre) and, as director and writer, CinderELLA (Nuffield Southampton) and The Last Days of Anne Boleyn (Tower of London).

Joining Michael Fentiman on the creative team are Tour Set and Costume Designer Tom Paris, Dramaturg Adam Peck, Composer Benji Bower with additional composition by Music Supervisor Barnaby Race, Choreographer Shannelle ‘Tali’ Fergus, Lighting Designer Jack Knowles, Sound Designers Ian Dickinson and Gareth Tucker for Autograph, Puppetry Director Toby Olié, Puppetry Designer Max Humphries, Aerial Director Gwen Hales, Illusionist Chris Fisher, Music Director Toby Higgins, Movement Consultant Dan Canham, Casting Director Will Burton, Fight Director Jonathan Holby, Costume Supervisor Joanna Coe, Wigs and Make Up Supervisor Susanna Peretz, Props Supervisor Lizzie Frankl, and Associate Director James Callàs Ball.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is produced on tour by Elliott & Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber and based on the original Leeds Playhouse production.

Producer Chris Harper said:

"We are so proud of the cast and creative team that we have assembled for our forthcoming tour of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and are delighted to welcome incredibly talented Samantha Womack as the White Witch"

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The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe ON TOUR

Our review on The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - The Lowry, Salford - Thursday 9th October 2021 by Julie Wilson

Our Rating

The classic children’s novel by CS Lewis ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ was certainly brought to life on stage by Michael Fentiman. I can unreservedly say, this was a truly amazing show with quality shining through all the elements, choreography, stage setting, vocals and acting. Not to forget the extremely talented actor-musicians playing throughout this quick paced set.

The story follows Lucy (Karise Yansen) as she discovers a magical land through a wardrobe in their new home as evacuees of the war. Followed by her three siblings Peter (Ammar Duffus), Susan (Robyn Sinclair), and Edmund (Shaka Kalokoh) a magical world awaits them on the other side alongside new friendships Mr Tumnus (Jez Unwin) a friendly faun and the powerful lion Aslan (Chris Jared). However, the children soon realise this remote land has a rather cold welcome controlled by the White Witch (played by the talented Samantha Womack) and her evil companions.

The children although older than I imagined in this great production play the sibling roles fantastically and I was lost in Edmund’s fantastically choreographed ‘Turkish delight’ nightmare. The relationship between Lucy (Karise Yansen) and Mr Tummus (Jez Unwin) is beautifully portrayed and Tummus is a delightful character who warms the audience with his sincerity.

Samantha Womak as the White Witch is played with all the chilling evilness it deserves, her icy stare combined with her costume designs make this Witch one not to mess with. She is fantastic at playing this evil character.

Aslan played by both puppet and actor (Chris Jared) was jaw dropping as they appeared on stage, I was mesmerised by the huge Lion almost forgetting at times he was a puppet. Chris Jared’s presence on stage was not to be missed he played the brave heart-warming character with ease and beauty adorned by his superb character costume of dreadlocks and animal furs.

The comedy relief comes in the form of the delightful duo Mr and Mrs Beaver, Sam Buttery plays the military bumbling beaver with superb comic timing.

Tom Paris’ set and Fentimen’s direction bring this well-loved children’s novel to a new level bringing not only spell bounding and magical scenes to life but allowing us as adult’s to see the underlying themes alongside the fast scene changes, fluorescent dancing and nightmarish ghouls.

The production is magical, not only by the incredible visuals and the fantastic direction but it throws us all back to our childhood for a couple of hours to be lost in a truly remarkable magical land. A truly enchanting Christmas production not to be missed.

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