The celebrated manufacturing of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was cherished by audiences and critics alike throughout its current West End run, will embark on a serious new tour of the UK & Ireland, arriving at The King’s Theatre, Glasgow in June 2025.
C.S. Lewis’ ebook was first printed in October 1950. Since then, over 85 million copies in 60 languages have been bought. It is among the prime ten best-selling books of all time. The stage adaptation of Lewis’ iconic ebook loved a vastly profitable, critically-acclaimed London run in 2022/3.
Producer Chris Harper mentioned: ‘We can’t wait for youngsters and adults alike to affix us on this spectacular new journey via 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 lovely manufacturing of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe on a serious tour of the UK and Ireland in 2025. The manufacturing celebrates the magic of dwell theatre and is led by a multi-talented solid of actors, singers, musicians, dancers and puppeteers; it’s a celebration of the probabilities of the collective creativeness and the boundless wonders of particular person talent.
Step via the wardrobe into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and embark on probably the most magical of adventures in a frozen, faraway land the place they meet Mr Tumnus the faun, speaking beavers, Aslan (the noble king of Narnia) and the coldest, most evil White Witch.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is directed by Michael Fentiman primarily based on the unique manufacturing 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 and additional venues and dates will likely be confirmed and introduced in the end.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
10 – 14 June 2025
