The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
29 August 2025
Sadler’s Wells
4.0 out of 5.0 stars
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe recently had another stop in London for a short stint at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre, and I finally managed to catch a performance! It’s still travelling through the country, so check out the tour dates to see if you can fit a visit in yourself.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel, Narnia comes to the stage in this delightful musical and dance production. Condensing the plot quite a bit to whittle it down to a just over 2 hour show, it still retains all the major plot points and the charm and heart of the story.
When siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter are sent from London to the countryside to stay safe from the raging war, but Professor Digory Kirke’s house holds many surprises for them, including a wardrobe with a portal to another world! As the children are thrown into another war in Narnia, they gather their strength to fight for a better world.
This gorgeous production blends puppetry, music, modern dance, and stunning stage effects to bring the world of Narnia to life. A whirlwind of a show, the condensed plot works incredibly well, while the costuming and physicality of the performance are a feast for the senses. There is real stage-magic happening here, with a dedicated cast of musician-actors delighting through stunning storytelling. A brilliant family show that will engage young and old patrons alike!
