THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Will Embark on New UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024
The celebrated production of C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was loved by audiences and critics alike during its recent West End run, will embark on a major new tour of the UK & Ireland, opening at Leeds Playhouse this Autumn.
Review: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 29, 2022
Amid a summer season positively snowed under with escapist fare, The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe fits right in. Admittedly, dipping into the wintery landscape of Narnia just after a British heatwave is a bit of an ask for the imagination but, if any production could do it, this is it.
BWW Review: THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 13, 2022
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe was the first of C.S. Lewis’ much-loved books to be written in his series, The Chronicles of Narnia. Since its publication in 1950 there have been numerous adaptations. Michael Fentiman’s new version, based on the original production by Sally Cookson, is a magically warm and inventive piece of theatre. Read our critic's review.
Samantha Womack Will Play The White Witch in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021
Final casting was announced today for the smash-hit Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis' classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which begins a major tour of the UK and Ireland on November 2, 2021. TV and theatre star Samantha Womack completes the cast to play Narnia's evil White Witch.
Photo Flash: First Look at European Arts Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019
This festive season European Arts Company returns following a highly successful 2018 run of A Christmas Carol. Inspired by Dickens's own charitable work, the 2019 tour is in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital, reflecting the heart-warming message of Scrooge's philanthropic transformation in this perfect Christmas story.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Embarks on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2019
This festive season European Arts Company returns following a highly successful 2018 run of A Christmas Carol. Inspired by Dickens's own charitable work, the 2019 tour is in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital, reflecting the heart-warming message of Scrooge's philanthropic transformation in this perfect Christmas story.
NT Announces New Exhibition: Costume At The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2019
The National Theatre's Costume department sources, constructs, alters, repairs, organises and maintains costumes for over 20 new productions on the South Bank each year. Meanwhile, the Costume Hire department circulates costumes from its stock of 70,000 to films, photoshoots and other theatre productions. This team of 46 can produce everything from muddy uniforms to giant caterpillars; dress an actor in a corset in under 60 seconds; and strive to ensure things look as good on the final performance as they did on the first. This new exhibition invites you into their world.
BWW Review: BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, Southwark Playhouse
by Marianka Swain - Aug 7, 2018
There's an explosion of spirit and - yes - 'cheer face' at Southwark Playhouse, hosting the long-awaited UK premiere of this 2011 musical; last year's national tour was sadly postponed.
But Ewan Jones's dynamic British Theatre Academy production, with its minimal scenery and tight ensemble perfectly filling a midsize space, suggests it's the ideal piece to go on the road - not to mention its timely, uplifting message of inclusion.