Eden Court set to open door to Narnia in Inverness with stage run of CS Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
A stage adaptation of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is set to arrive at Eden Court in Inverness this summer, as part of a special tour marking the 75th anniversary of the beloved C.S. Lewis’ novel.
Fresh from a critically acclaimed West End run, the production will run from Tuesday, June 24 to Saturday, June 28, offering Highland audiences the chance to step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia.
First published in October 1950, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has become one of the best-selling books of all time, with more than 85 million copies sold in 60 languages worldwide.
The timeless story follows four children – Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter – who are transported from wartime Britain to a snow-covered fantasy realm ruled by the White Witch and guarded by the noble lion Aslan.
The touring production, directed by Michael Fentiman and based on the original staging by Sally Cookson, brings the classic tale vividly to life with an ensemble of talented creatives.
The show features set and costume design by Tom Paris, music by Barnaby Race and Benji Bower, and choreography by Shannelle ‘Tali’ Fergus.
The production also includes contributions from top theatre professionals across lighting, sound, puppetry, aerial direction, illusions and hair and make-up.
Originally staged at Leeds Playhouse, the show is produced by Chris Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber, whose West End version drew widespread praise for its imaginative retelling of Lewis’ iconic story.
Tickets are available now via eden-court.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01463 234234.
