A special production by the theatre department at Royal Bay High school is primed to take audiences on a magical journey to the land of Narnia.

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B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檝e written it as a musical, with song and dance as an important part of the story.B次元官网网址�

The show is a special project of the theatre department and boasts a completely original musical score.

B次元官网网址淭he students have had the opportunity to work with a professional composer, Antony Knight, who has produced all the music for the show,B次元官网网址� said Young.

The story, set in London, tells the story of a young boyB次元官网网址檚 fantastic quest to find a cure that will save his motherB次元官网网址檚 life. It traverses a series of B次元官网网址渨orldsB次元官网网址� and the hero of the tale, Digory, is accompanied by his friend Polly. Together, they eventually travel to the land of Narnia by way of a series of magic portals.

Upon arriving in Narnia, the pair is confronted by an ongoing conflict between the evil Queen Jadis and Aslan, the hero of future Narnia tales. Digory is forced to choose sides between the forces of good and evil.

ItB次元官网网址檚 a classic fantasy scenario brought to life with the use of contemporary song and dance B次元官网网址� a lively, spirited approach for all ages.

B次元官网网址淲e have about 60 students involved B次元官网网址� about 50 in the cast, and theyB次元官网网址檝e all been working very hard since September to bring the story to life,B次元官网网址� said Young.

The show runs nightly from Wed. May 8 to Fri., May 10 and ends its run on Sat. May 11 with a 2 pm matinee. The performances will take place at the Teechamitsa Theatre at Royal Bay Secondary, located at 3500 Ryder Hesjedal Way.

Tickets are still available ($17 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $7 for students) at .

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