Wednesday, 29 October 2008

For immediate release

The Lion, The

Witch and
The
Wardrobe
By CS Lewis
Adapted by
Glyn Robbins
Directed by
Mark Thomson

28 November 2008 –
3 January 2009

Sponsorship of Christmas Charity For ages 6 and up

Preview 2008 and
Accessible Performances
2008/09

“The Wardrobe is magic! There’s a wood inside it,

and a lamppost, and a country called Narnia where
it’s snowing all the time. And I met a faun called Mr
Tumnus and we had tea together!”

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C.S. Lewis’s wonderful tale of the magical land of Narnia has delighted children
and families for over fifty years since it was first written in 1950. Recent
blockbuster films ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ revived the much loved fantasy
novel, with iconic characters brought to life on the big screen. Now the Lyceum
will bring to the stage this enchanting tale, directed by artistic director Mark
Thomson, and no doubt this will be another Lyceum Christmas delight!

Last year’s Lyceum Christmas production of The Wizard of Oz broke all Box
Office records, and exceeded our wildest expectations. This year we’re taking
you and your family on another big adventure, with a production of C.S Lewis’s
magical children’s’ fantasy, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – as voted
the best children’s book of all time in a recent poll by literary charity The Book
Trust!

Join evacuees Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they step through Professor
Kirke’s old wardrobe into the mysterious land of Narnia, where the ruthless
White Witch ensures it’s always winter but never Christmas. Alongside a host of
forest friends, including Mr Tumnus the faun and Mr and Mrs Beaver, the four
siblings join with the majestic lion Aslan to battle the Witch and bring happiness
– and Christmas – to the land of Narnia once again.

Artistic Director Mark Thomson (Six Characters in Search of An Author, The

Winter’s Tale, Pinocchio) leads the creative team, which also includes
associate director Malcolm Shields (Six Characters in Search of An Author,
Pinocchio, A Christmas Carol) and associate artist Philip Pinsky (Mary Rose,
Macbeth, Glass Menagerie, Living Quarters, The Winter’s Tale).

Cast:
Peter Scott Hoatson
Susan Jenny Hulse
Edmund Neil Thomas
Lucy Amy McAllister
Father Christmas/Aslan Daniel Williams
Professor/ Maugrim Sandy Grierson
Mr Tumnus/ Mr Beaver David Lucas
Mrs Macready/ Mrs Beaver Ruth Connell
White Witch Meg Fraser
Dwarf Owain Rhys Davies

Acting ASM/Understudy male: Dryad/ Leopard Wolf:Sam Laydon

Acting ASM/Understudy female: Dryad/ Leopard: Lauren Silver
Maids/ Manservants/ Eagles/ Stag/ Minotaur/ Unicorn/ Cyclops: Youth
Theatre

Creative Team:
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Director Mark Thomson

Designer Ken Harrison
Associate Director (Movement) Malcolm Sheilds
Associate Director (Music)Philip Pinsky
Lighting Designer David Cunningham

-ENDS -

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

Press night: Friday 28 November at 7.00pm

PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DIARY

Day Date Show Time(s)

Friday 28-Nov 7pm

Saturday 29-Nov 2.30pm/7pm

Friday 05-Dec 7pm

Saturday 06-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Wednesday 10-Dec 7pm

Thursday 11-Dec 7pm

Friday 12-Dec 7pm

Saturday 13-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Tuesday 16-Dec 7pm

Wednesday 17-Dec 7pm

Thursday 18-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Friday 19-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Saturday 20-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Sunday 21-Dec 2.30pm

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Monday 22-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Tuesday 23-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Wednesday 24-Dec 2.30pm

Thursday 25-Dec HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Friday 26-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Saturday 27-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Sunday 28-Dec 2.30pm

Monday 29-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Tuesday 30-Dec 2.30pm/7pm

Wednesday 31-Dec 2.30pm

Thursday 01-Jan
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Friday 02-Jan

Saturday 03-Jan 2.30pm/7pm

TICKETS & PERFORMANCES:

Performances: 28 November 2008 – 3 January 2009

Audio described performances: Thursday 11 December at 7.00pm &

Saturday 13 December at 2.30pm

Touch Tour for the visually impaired: Saturday 8 November at 12.30pm

BSL signed performance: Wednesday 17 December at 7.00pm

Fancy Dress Fridays: Friday 5 & Friday 12 December at 7.00pm

Children’s Activities: Monday 22, Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 December

in the foyer before the matinee performances.

All performances (full price): £11 - £22

Concessions: £2 off full price for all performances

Under 18s/Student/Disabled/Unemployed: Half Price any performance. ID

required
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Groups: 10+ £3 off each ticket; 20+ £4 off each ticket plus one free ticket.
Children half the adult price.

Family Tickets: Book four tickets in the stalls for just £60 (one of the seats
must be for a child under 18). Available for all performances subject to
availability and limited to two Family Tickets per customer.

To book tickets please call our box office on 0131 248 4848. For group
bookings of 10+ please call 0131 248 4849.
For press enquiries and to arrange press tickets please contact Melissa
Clarke, Press Officer on 0131 248 4822 or email:
[email protected]

Sponsorship

Throughout the year Standard Life provides support with funding for
audio described and BSL signed performances and a touch tour for
every production. They also help to provide information in Braille,
audio and large type. In addition to this, Standard Life is sponsoring
our Christmas Charity Preview, which gives local charities the
opportunity to bring children along to our Christmas show.

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The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is a registered Scottish Charity No: SCO10509

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