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, is heading out on tour.
Where and when?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will play at London’s Sadlers Wells Theatre from 20 August to 7 September 2025.
See below for tour dates.
Who’s in the cast?
Award-winning Katy Stephens will play The White Witch. Katy’s extensive stage career includes leading roles at Shakespeare’s Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company with whom she is an Associate Artist. Katy was part of the team that won the Olivier Award for Best Ensemble Performance for the RSC’s Histories Cycle where her roles included Joan of Arc and Margaret of Anjou. Katy will also play Mrs Macready.
Playing the Pevensie Children are: Joanna Adaran as Susan, Jesse Dunbar as Peter, Kudzai Mangombe as Lucy and Bunmi Osadolor as Edmund.
The cast is completed by: Archie Combe (Mr Pope and Foxtrot), Andrew Davison (Mr Wilson Schroedinger, Jack Rabbit, Aslan Puppeteer and Head Cruel), Anya de Villiers (Mrs Beaver), Molly Francis (Mrs Pevensie, Aslan Puppeteer and Robin) Ruby Greenwood (Onstage Swing) Ffion Haf (Miss Gumley-Warmley and Phoenix), Rhiannon Hopkins (Miss Chutney and Blue Badger), Joe Keenan (Mr Granville, Spirit of the Moon and Red Squirrel), Oliver Magor (Onstage Swing), JB Maya (Onstage Swing), Luca Moscardini (Onstage Swing), Alfie Richards (Mr Tumnus, White Mouse and Badger), Kraig Thornber (The Professor, Father Xmas and Wise Owl), Ed Thorpe (Mr Beaver), Rhodri Watkins (Mr Brinkworth, March Hare and Aslan Puppeteer) and Shane Anthony Whiteley (Maugrim, Satyr and White Stag) and Stanton Wright as Aslan.
Creative team
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE is directed by Michael Fentiman based on the original production 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.
What’s the show about?
C.S. Lewis’ book was first published in October 1950. Since then, over 85 million copies in 60 languages have been sold. It is one of the top ten best-selling books of all time. The stage adaptation of Lewis’ iconic book enjoyed a hugely successful, critically-acclaimed London run in 2022/3.
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 Mr Tumnus the faun, talking beavers, Aslan (the noble king of Narnia) and the coldest, most evil White Witch.
Assisted performances
Check individual venue websites.
Where can I get tickets?
https://www.lionwitchonstage.com/
MON 18 NOV 2024 – SAT 25 JAN 2025
LEEDS Playhouse
THU 30 JAN – SAT 8 FEB 2025
LEICESTER Curve
TUE 11 – SAT 15 FEB 2025
CARDIFF Wales Millennium Centre
TUE 18 – SAT 22 FEB 2025
LIVERPOOL Empire
TUE 25 FEB – SAT 1 MAR 2025
NEWCASTLE Theatre Royal
TUE 11 – SAT 15 MAR 2025
BRIGHTON Theatre Royal
TUE 18 – SAT 22 MAR 2025
DARTFORD Orchard Theatre
TUE 25 – SAT 29 MAR 2025
WOKING New Victoria Theatre
TUE 1 – SAT 5 APR 2025
TORQUAY Princess Theatre
TUE 8 – SAT 12 APR 2025
HIGH WYCOMBE Swan Theatre
TUE 15 – SAT 19 APR 2025
SOUTHEND Cliffs Pavilion
TUE 22 – SAT 26 APR 2025
YORK Grand Opera House
TUE 29 APR – SAT 3 MAY 2025
BELFAST Grand Opera House
TUE 6 – SUN 11 MAY 2025
DUBLIN Bord Gais Theatre
TUE 13 – SAT 17 MAY 2025
EDINBURGH Festival Theatre
TUE 27 – SAT 31 MAY 2025
BIRMINGHAM Alexandra
TUE 3 – SAT 7 JUN 2025
STOKE-ON-TRENT Regent Theatre
TUE 10 – SAT 14 JUN 2025
GLASGOW Kings Theatre
TUE 17 – SAT 21 JUN 2025
ABERDEEN His Majesty’s Theatre
TUE 24 – SAT 28 JUN 2025
INVERNESS Eden Court
TUE 8 – SAT 12 JUL 2025
NORWICH Theatre Royal
TUE 15 – SAT 19 JUL 2025
CANTERBURY Marlowe Theatre
TUE 22 – SAT 26 JUL 2025
MILTON KEYNES Theatre
TUE 29 JUL – SAT 2 AUG 2025
BLACKPOOL Winter Gardens
TUE 5 – SAT 9 AUG 2025
LLANDUDNO Venue Cymru
TUE 12 – SAT 16 AUG 2025
EASTBOURNE Theatres
TUE 16 TO SAT 20 SEP 2025
BRISTOL Hippodrome
TUE 7 TO SAT 11 OCT 2025
AYLESBURY Waterside Theatre
TUE 28 OCT TO SAT 1 NOV 2025
WOLVERHAMPTON Grand
TUE 11 TO SAT 15 NOV 2025
SUNDERLAND Empire Theatre
TUE 18 TO SAT 22 NOV 2025
SOUTHAMPTON Mayflower
