A workshop performance of Melissa Barrett and David Johnson's adaptation of C. S. Lewis' classic tale of coming of age.
“What an adventure it will be, in the boring old countryside where nothing ever happens” declares Edmund on the train as he and his siblings Peter, Susan and Lucy evacuate London for threat of bombs during the Second World War. Little does he know that the wacky Professor’s house has a wardrobe, hiding a passage to a magical land where the White Witch has made it so that it is always winter and never Christmas. But that is all about to change of course, now that Aslan is on the move.
Adapted from C. S. Lewis’ beloved children’s book, ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ takes you on a journey of the imagination into great adventure, sacrifice and bravery. For children and adults of all ages, now is the time to discover what lies beyond the seemingly ordinary.
Performed by Midsummer Madness in collaboration with Brite Theater.
CREW
Produced by Melissa Barrett, Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir
Emily Carding and David Johnson
Adapted by David Johnson and Melissa Barrett
Directed by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir
Music composed, played and recorded by Tom Oakes
Artwork by Emily Carding
Fight choreography by Tom Chadwick
CAST:
Peter/Minion: David Johnson
Susan: Bryony Reynolds
Edmund/Minion: Jake Francis
Lucy: Melissa Barrett
White Witch/ Mrs Macready: Emily Carding
Aslan/Hare: Chris Harknett
Mr Tumnus/Professor/Minion/Squirrel: James Paul Brown
Dwarf: Fergus Rattigan
Mr Beaver/Minion: George Bradley
Mrs Beaver/Minion: Emma-Rose Payne
Maugrim/Giant Rumblebuffin/Minion: Dan McNeill
Aslan’s Lieutenant/Fox/Flawgrim: Harry Kingscott
Father Christmas/Aslan’s General/Minion: Tom Chadwick
Picture by Jennifer Barrett
Artwork by Emily Carding
“What an adventure it will be, in the boring old countryside where nothing ever happens” declares Edmund on the train as he and his siblings Peter, Susan and Lucy evacuate London for threat of bombs during the Second World War. Little does he know that the wacky Professor’s house has a wardrobe, hiding a passage to a magical land where the White Witch has made it so that it is always winter and never Christmas. But that is all about to change of course, now that Aslan is on the move.
Adapted from C. S. Lewis’ beloved children’s book, ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ takes you on a journey of the imagination into great adventure, sacrifice and bravery. For children and adults of all ages, now is the time to discover what lies beyond the seemingly ordinary.
Performed by Midsummer Madness in collaboration with Brite Theater.
CREW
Produced by Melissa Barrett, Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir
Emily Carding and David Johnson
Adapted by David Johnson and Melissa Barrett
Directed by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir
Music composed, played and recorded by Tom Oakes
Artwork by Emily Carding
Fight choreography by Tom Chadwick
CAST:
Peter/Minion: David Johnson
Susan: Bryony Reynolds
Edmund/Minion: Jake Francis
Lucy: Melissa Barrett
White Witch/ Mrs Macready: Emily Carding
Aslan/Hare: Chris Harknett
Mr Tumnus/Professor/Minion/Squirrel: James Paul Brown
Dwarf: Fergus Rattigan
Mr Beaver/Minion: George Bradley
Mrs Beaver/Minion: Emma-Rose Payne
Maugrim/Giant Rumblebuffin/Minion: Dan McNeill
Aslan’s Lieutenant/Fox/Flawgrim: Harry Kingscott
Father Christmas/Aslan’s General/Minion: Tom Chadwick
Picture by Jennifer Barrett
Artwork by Emily Carding
I was deeply impressed with Brite Theatre’s production of the well-known children’s book. Despite limitations in staging space, costume and scenery, it maintained the character of Lewis’ work more than any other production I have ever seen. […] Directed by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir in collaboration with Brite Theatre and Midsummer Madness, the production was professional, pleasantly true to the book, and greatly enjoyable to watch.
Helen Carrington, Razz
You could argue that it’s a risk adapting such a well-known story, of which I’m sure we all have such fond memories, for the stage- especially following the glossy film version of 2005- but I can safely say the Midsummer Madness pulled it off. The almost non-existent set really allowed the acting to shine through without distractions, and forced the audience to use their imaginations, an appropriate move given that this is indeed a story all about the imagination.
Fran Lowe, Exeposé
Dates:
January 23rd 2014 at Thornlea TS2 - 7pm
January 25th 2014 at North Hill Village Hall - 7:30pm
January 23rd 2014 at Thornlea TS2 - 7pm
January 25th 2014 at North Hill Village Hall - 7:30pm