Salford
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Watch the nation's favourite novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe come to life on stage in this spectacular production which is guaranteed to delight all ages.
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Our review on The Lion The Witch and 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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