The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe cast and tour dates have been announced
Based on C S Lewis’ classic book The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe UK Tour will bring the world of Narnia to life in this smash hit production following successful seasons in London.
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 a Faun, talking Beavers, the noble king of Narnia, Aslan, and the coldest, most evil of all, The White Witch.
Starring award-winning Katy Stephens as The White Witch, joined by Jesse Dunbar as Peter Pevensie, Bunmi Osadolor as Edmund Pevensie, Joanna Adaran as Susan Pevensie, Kudzai Mangombe as Lucy Pevensie, Stanton Wright as Aslan, Alfie Richards as Mr Tumnus / White Mouse / Badger, Kraig Thornber as The Professor / Father Xmas / Wise Owl, Ed Thorpe as Mr Beaver, Anya de Villiers as Mrs Beaver, Joe Keenan as Mr Granville / Spirit of the Moon / Red Squirrel, Rhiannon Hopkins as Miss Chutney / Blue Badge, Ffion Haf as Miss Gumley-Warmley / Phoenix, Shane Anthony Whiteley as Maugrim / Satyr / White Stag, Archie Combe as Mr Pope and Foxtrot, Andrew Davison as Mr Wilson Schroedinger / Jack Rabbit / Aslan Puppeteer / Head Cruel, Rhodri Watkins as Mr Brinkworth / March Hare / Aslan Puppeteer, Molly Francis as Mrs Pevensie /Aslan Puppeteer /Robin and Ruby Greenwood, Oliver Magor, JB Maya, Luca Moscardini are Onstage Swings
Katy Stephens said: “The role of Her Imperial Majesty Jadis, Queen of Narnia in this thrilling stage version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is something I can’t wait to play. The thought of casting a spell over Narnia to make it always winter but never Christmas is simply tantalising. Let the magic begin!’
Producer Chris Harper said: “We can’t wait for both children and adults to join us on this spectacular new journey through the wardrobe and are proud to be marking the 75th anniversary of the publication of C S Lewis’ novel with this tour.”
Director Michael Fentiman added: “I’m delighted to be taking our beautiful production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on a major tour of the UK and Ireland in 2025. The production celebrates the magic of live theatre and is led by a multi-talented cast of actors, singers, musicians, dancers and puppeteers; it is a celebration of the possibilities of the collective imagination and the boundless wonders of individual skill.”
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has a book by C.S. Lewis, directed by Michael Fentiman, composer Barnaby Race & Benji Bower, choreographer Shannelle ‘Tali' Fergus, set and costume designer Tom Paris, produced on tour by Elliott & Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber and based on the original critically acclaimed smash-hit Leeds Playhouse production.
Tour dates and stops:
LEEDS, Leeds Playhouse, Mon 18 Nov - Sat 25 Jan 2025
LEICESTER, Curve Leicester, Thu 30 Jan - Sat 08 Feb 2025
CARDIFF, Wales Millennium Centre, Tue 11 Feb - Sat 15 Feb 2025
LIVERPOOL, Liverpool Empire, Tue 18 Feb - Sat 22 Feb 2025
NEWCASTLE, Theatre Royal, Tue 25 Feb - Sat 01 Mar 2025
BRIGHTON, Theatre Royal Brighton, Tue 11 Mar - Sat 15 Mar 2025
DARTFORD, The Orchard Theatre, Tue 18 Mar - Sat 22 Mar 2025
WOKING, New Victoria Theatre, Tue 25 Mar - Sat 29 Mar 2025
TORQUAY, Princess Theatre, Tue 01 Apr - Sat 05 Apr 2025
HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe Swan, Tue 08 Apr - Sat 12 Apr 2025
SOUTHEND, Cliffs Pavilion, Tue 15 Apr - Sat 19 Apr 2025
YORK, Grand Opera House, Tue 22 Apr - Sat 26 Apr 2025
BELFAST, Grand Opera House, Tue 29 Apr - Sat 03 May 2025
DUBLIN, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Tue 06 May - Sun 11 May 2025
EDINBURGH, Festival Theatre, Tue 13 May - Sat 17 May 2025
BIRMINGHAM, The Alexandra, Tue 27 May - Sat 31 May 2025
STOKE-ON-TRENT, Regent Theatre, Tue 03 Jun - Sat 07 Jun 2025
GLASGOW, King’s Theatre, Tue 10 Jun - Sat 14 Jun 2025
ABERDEEN, His Majesty’s Theatre, Tue 17 Jun - Sat 21 Jun 2025
INVERNESS, Eden Court, Tue 24 Jun - Sat 28 Jun 2025
NORWICH, Theatre Royal, Tue 08 Jul - Sat 12 Jul 2025
CANTERBURY, The Marlowe Theatre, Tue 15 Jul - Sat 19 Jul 2025
MILTON KEYNES, Milton Keynes Theatre, Tue 22 Jul - Sat 26 Jul 2025
BLACKPOOL, Winter Gardens, Tue 29 Jul - Sat 02 Aug 2025
LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru, Tue 05 Aug - Sat 09 Aug 2025
EASTBOURNE, Congress Theatre, Tue 12 Aug - Sat 16 Aug 2025
BRISTOL, Hippodrome Theatre, Tue 16 Sep - Sat 20 Sep 2025
HULL, New Theatre, Tue 30 Sep - Sat 04 Oct 2025
AYLESBURY, Waterside Theatre, Tue 07 Oct - Sat 11 Oct 2025
WOLVERHAMPTON, Grand Theatre, Tue 28 Oct - Sat 01 Nov 2025
NOTTINGHAM, Theatre Royal, Tue 04 Nov - Sat 08 Nov 2025
SUNDERLAND, Sunderland Empire, Tue 11 Nov - Sat 15 Nov 2025
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower Theatre, Tue 18 Nov - Sat 22 Nov 2025
PLYMOUTH, Theatre Royal, Tue 25 Nov - Sat 29 Nov 2025
SALFORD, The Lowry, Wed 03 Dec - Sun 11 Jan 2026
