Lww Pr (oct 08) Mt 2

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 Preview 2008 and Accessible Performances 2008/09

For ages 6 and up

“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!”

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 Page 1 of 5 Press office: 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AX. Tel 0131 248 4822. Fax 0131 228 3955. Email [email protected].

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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 Susan Edmund Lucy Father Christmas/Aslan Professor/ Maugrim Mr Tumnus/ Mr Beaver Mrs Macready/ Mrs Beaver White Witch Dwarf

Scott Hoatson Jenny Hulse Neil Thomas Amy McAllister Daniel Williams Sandy Grierson David Lucas Ruth Connell Meg Fraser 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: Director Mark Thomson Designer Ken Harrison Associate Director (Movement) Malcolm Sheilds Associate Director (Music) Philip Pinsky Lighting Designer David Cunningham -ENDS -

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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

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

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Sunday

28-Dec

2.30pm

Monday

29-Dec

2.30pm/7pm

Tuesday

30-Dec

2.30pm/7pm

Wednesday 31-Dec Thursday

01-Jan

Friday

02-Jan

Saturday

03-Jan

2.30pm HAPPY NEW YEAR! 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 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. Page 4 of 5 Press office: 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AX. Tel 0131 248 4822. Fax 0131 228 3955. Email [email protected].

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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.

Royal Lyceum Theatre Company Ltd. Registered Office: Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AX Company No. SCO62065 Scottish Charity Registered No. SCO10509

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