The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

Sadlers Wells

4.6/5 based on 73 reviews (read reviews)

Opens: Tuesday, 19 August 2025 -
Booking until: Saturday, 6 September 2025
Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 20min interval.

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The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe description

If you’re looking for an unforgettable family show in London, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is packed with magic. Based on the beautiful best-selling children’s book by C.S. Lewis, this is a truly enchanting production taking you deep into the heart of the mysterious land of Narnia.

If, as a child, you spent time exploring inside wardrobes to see if there was a door at the back leading to a magical world, you’ll understand the appeal of this wonderful story. You’ll find yourselves whisked off to Narnia for an adventure you’ll never forget. No wonder it was voted the UK’s favourite book.

Experience a beloved, other- worldly adventure

The story goes like this. Four English siblings are sent to a remote house to keep the safe from the bombs during World War 2. When they discover a wardrobe that instantly transports them to Narnia, they set off on an other-worldly adventure. The evil Witch must be conquered, and they’re the only ones who can send the endless winter packing and bring back springtime.

This production is loved for its amazing staging, sensational cast, awesome puppetry and fabulous costumes, and it has gathered rave reviews. This bewitching tale will stay with you for a long time, a little slice of wonderment for people of every age.

The cast and creative team

Joanna Adaran plays Susan. Jesse Dunbar plays Peter, Kudzai Mangombe plays Lucy and Bunmi Osadolor is Edmund.

Archie Combe is Mr Pope/Foxtrot and Andrew Davison plays Mr Wilson (Schoedinger) /Jack Rabbit/ Aslan Puppeteer /Head Cruel. Anya De Villiers is Mrs Beaver. Molly Francis is Mrs Pevensie/Aslan Puppeteer and Robin, while Ffion Haf is Miss Gumley-Warmley/Phoenix and Rhiannon Hopkins is Miss Chutney/ Blue Badger. Joe Keenan is Mr Granville/Spirit of the Moon/Red Squirrel. Alfie Richards plays Mr Tumnus/White Mouse/Badger. Katy Stephens is the White Witch/Mrs Macready, Kraig Thornber pkays The Professor/Father Xmas/Wise Owl and Ed Thorpe is Mr Beaver. Rhodri Watkins plays Mr Brinkworth/March Hare and Aslan Puppeteer, Shane Anthony Whiteley is Maugrim/Satyr and White Stag, and Stanton Wright is Aslan/Soldier/Hedgehog.

Oliver Magor is Onstage Swing along with Ruby Greenwood, JB Maya, and Luca Moscardini.

Directed by Michael Fentiman and based on the original production by Sally Cookson, the creative team also includes set and costume by Tom Paris, music by Barnaby Race and Benji Bower, choreography by Shannelle ‘Tali’ Fergus, lighting by Jack Knowles, sound design by Tom Marshall, puppetry direction by Toby Olié, puppetry design by Max Humphries, aerial direction by Gwen Hales, illusions by Chris Fisher, plus wigs, hair and make-up design by Susanna Peretz. The Casting director is Will Burton CDG.