The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Theatre | OLT

Show Info Cast & Creative Age & Content Guide

Play Trailer

Genre Children's
Drama

Venue

First Performance 18/07/2022

Closing 08/01/2023

Running Time 2h30, inc. interval

Step through the wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia for the most mystical of adventures in a faraway land. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and say hello to a talking Faun, an unforgettable Lion and the coldest, cruellest White Witch.

Voted the nation’s favourite novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is now on stage starring Samantha Womack as the White Witch and is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

Cast

The White Witch - Samantha Womack

Peter - Ammar Duffus

Edmund - Shaka Kalokoh

Susan - Robyn Sinclair

Lucy - Delainey Hayles

Aslan - Chris Jared

Mr Tumnus - Jez Unwin

Mrs Beaver - Christina Tedders

Mr Beaver - Julian Hoult

Mr Pope and Fox Trot - Scott Brooks

Miss Chutney, Blue Badger and Spirit of the Moon - Rachel Dawson

Mr Wilson, Schrodinger, Red Squirrel, Head Cruel, Aslan Puppeteer and Resident Director - Oliver Grant

Mr Marsden, Mauve Mole and Music Captain - Matthew James Hinchliffe

Mr Granville, Jack Rabbit, Aslan Puppeteer and Puppet Captain - Shaun McCort

Professor Kirk, Father Christmas, Wise Owl and White Mouse - Johnson Willis

Swings - Myla Carmen, Ashlee Irish, Ciaran Roger

Swing/ Dance Captain - Jasmin Colangelo

Mr Brinkworth, March Hare, Aslan Puppeteer - Sean Lopeman

Maugrim, Solider, Satyr and White Stag - John Pfumojena

Mrs Pevensie and Robin - Micha Richardson

Miss Gumley Warmly and Phoenix - Charlotte-Kate Warren

Creative

Director - Mike Fentiman

Based on the original production by - Sally Cookson

Set and Costume Design - Tom Paris

Lighting Design - Jack Knowles

Sound Design - Ian Dickinson

Composer - Benji Bower

Composer and Musical Supervision - Barnaby Race

Choreography - Shannelle 'Tali' Fergus

Puppetry Direction - Toby Olie

Puppetry Design - Max Humphries

Aerial Direction - Gwen Hales

Illusion & Magic - Chris Fisher

Fight Direction - Jonathan Holby

Wigs, Hair & Make-Up - Susanna Peretz

Props Supervision - Lizzie Frankl For Propworks

Casting Director - Will Burton CDG

Musical Director - Toby Higgins

Associate Costume Design - Joanna Coe

Costume Supervisor - Jessica Dixon

Original writer in the room and Dramaturg - Adam Peck

Original Movement Director - Dan Canham

Co-Orchestrator - Samuel Wilson

Associate Director - Tom Brennan

Associate Director - James Callas Ball

Associate Lighting Designer - Emily Irish

Associate Sound Designer - Christopher Reid

Associate Choreographer - Jevan Howard-Jones

Resident Choreographer - Tash Holway

Production Manager - Aggi Agostino

General Manager - Stuart Rogers for Jonathan Church Theatre Productions

Advisory Content

This production contains moments of complete darkness, flashing lights, haze and smoke effects.

Age Suitability For This Show Unlike film, theatre doesn't have an official age classification organisation. That means all age recommendations are subjective and should be treated as guidelines unless otherwise stated. With this in mind, we ask you to use your judgement in regards to a show's suitability prior to purchase. However, we are more than happy to help you make a decision. Please email our Customer Care team to find out more about your chosen show.

We recommend the production for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Advisory Content

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