Magic, wonder and the mysterious world of Narnia are coming to Royal Bay Secondary school next week.
The schoolB次元官网网址檚 senior acting class is putting on an adaptation of C.S. LewisB次元官网网址� classic childrenB次元官网网址檚 fantasy novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with performances starting Thursday, Jan. 18.
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In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was first published by Geoffrey Bles in 1950, four English children B次元官网网址� Peter (played by Ryan Short), Susan (Sam Westhaver), Edmund (Noah Bandet) and Lucy (Statia Beninger) Pevensie B次元官网网址� are relocated to a large, old country house as part of a World War II evacuation of London. After discovering a magical wardrobe, the siblings are transported to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.
The play, which is suitable for kids Grade 3 and up, contains the main elements that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to know and love, said Young.
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While some students admit playing younger characters has been a challenge, after roughly four months of rehearsals, the 30-person cast are ready to hit the stage.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe hits the stage at the Teechamitsa Theatre on Jan. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 20 at 2 p.m., which will include a sign interpreted performance for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Tickets are $12.50 for adults, $10.50 for students and seniors, and $5 for SD62 students, and can be purchased at the door or by calling the school at 250-474-2377.
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