Whirlwind Theatre’s Youth Music theatre company is searching for youngsters to be a multitude of fantastical characters in their forth coming musical production of ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ by CS Lewis and adapted by Adrian Mitchell. This production had rave reviews when it was first commissioned and performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1998, it is now due a come back and what better than performed by Lancaster’s children’s theatre company Whirlwind Theatre. It is full of fun and memorable songs that every one will continually hum and enjoy for many days after. Workshop based rehearsals start in September at The Storey in Lancaster, every Saturday for the 5 – 9 year olds and every Monday evening for the 10 – 16 year olds. The Youth Theatre will be joining the professional company later to stage the production next year (dates to be announced). There are many rolls to fill including Edmund, Lucy, Peter and Susan and Whirlwind Theatre does not hold auditions so parts are filled during the weekly workshop sessions, which also includes design and prop making.
The story is set when four children are sent to live with Professor Kirk to escape the Blitz. Whilst hiding from a strict and rather scary house keeper, Mrs Macready, they stumble across an old wardrobe that is the gateway to Narnia, and the adventure begins…
Whirlwind Theatre is special in that it is Ofsted registered, has high standards of childcare and with this, some people can claim fees back through child tax credits or pay with Busy Bee vouchers (there are discounts for the unemployed, parents and guardians who are full time students and carers- who are unable to claim the above) . For more booking and price information please all 079505903229
