On the 20th of November 2015, we went to the REP theatre In Birmingham to watch an adaptation of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” It was written by C.S Lewis and dramatized by Adrian Mitchell. The production was directed by Tessa Walker with actors Leonie Elliot, Emilie Fleming, Michael Lanni and James Thackeray starring as the four children. The musical adaptation had a prominent utilisation of religious imagery and through the character, setting, lighting and costume, the themes of greed, power and betrayal were clear.
The opening scene began at a dim train station; this set the time to late evening, almost twilight. The only trace of light came from a gas lamp which set the time period and created a precarious atmosphere. An authentic
The opening scene began at a dim train station; this set the time to late evening, almost twilight. The only trace of light came from a gas lamp which set the time period and created a precarious atmosphere. An authentic