Overview
Synopsis
A story for the ages, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a riveting play filled with music, love, and magic. Like the C.S. Lewis novel of the same name, the show follows the four Pevensie siblings as they leave a war-riddled London in 1940, to find safety in a large home in the English countryside. It is here that they discover an old wardrobe; one that leads to the magical, snowy world of Narnia. Through a fantastical woodland adventure, the four children must fight evil, trust each other and, most importantly, believe in themselves. Told through stunning set design, larger-than-life puppets and a brilliant cast of on-stage actors and musicians, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a timeless tale of good and evil, one that can be enjoyed by children of all ages, especially during the holidays!
Show Information
- Book
- Adam Peck
- Music
- Benji Bower , Barnaby Race
- Lyrics
- Barnaby Race
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Based on the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2017
- Genres
- Fairy Tale/Fantasy
- Settings
- Fantasy/Imaginary, Period, Spectacle
- Time & Place
- England and Narnia, 1940
- Cast Size
- medium
- Orchestra Size
- Large
- Dancing
- Some Dance
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA), Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
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Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
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Videos
Quizzes
Themes, Symbols & Motifs
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Guide Written By:
Mychele Lebrun
Canadian music theatre artist currently based in London, England.