Chris was musical director for Antic Disposition‘s production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe beginning their 2009 season at St Stephen’s. Derelict for over 30 years, this spectacular former-church will be re-opening its doors following a multi-million pound restoration.
As the Blitz rages in London, four young children are evacuated to a mysterious country house. There they discover an enchanted wardrobe that leads them into an adventure more exciting than they could ever have imagined.
Stepping through the wardrobe door, they are transported into the frozen world of Narnia. Can the children help the great lion Aslan defeat the evil White Witch and break the spell that has held the land locked in Winter for a hundred years?
Celebrate the re-opening of St. Stephen’s with Antic Disposition’s magical new production of this much-loved family adventure.
Performances run 17 March – 19 April 2009.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
By CS LEWIS
Dramatised by ADRIAN MITCHELLMusic by
Cast: Ben Baker, Natalie Blenford, Nicola Delaney, Janyne Dickinson, Alice Fernbank,
Adam Flynn, Venessa HAvell, Ross Hugill, Dylan Kenedy, James Pellow, Simon Pennicott, Tom Radford, Chris David Storer, Lorna Stuart, Obioma Ugoala.
Directors: Ben Horslen, John Risebero.
Designer: John Risebero
Fight Director: Keith Ducklin
TIME OUT
“Adrian Mitchell’s adaptation, originall written for the RSC, really is a thing of beauty. He captures precisely what it is about the book that makes it loveable.
“This production… is utterly charming and completely effective.”
THE STAGE
“The first show since the renovation of St Stephen’s has been completed, The Lion, the Wtich and the Wardrobe showcases the grand atmospheric venue to perfection. The production itself is incredibly slick.”
