Children wanted for a trip to Narnia

Last year's production - 'Brilliant The Dinosaur'

A Lancaster-based theatre company is searching for youngsters to play a multitude of fantastical characters for their next show.

Whirlwind Theatre will be producing a musical version of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS Lewis.

Workshop based rehearsals start in September at The Storey in Lancaster and children aged 5 - 9 and 10 - 16 are invited to join in.

It's hoped to stage the production next year.

The story starts when four children are sent to live with Professor Kirk to escape the Blitz. Whilst hiding from a strict and rather scary house keeper, Mrs Macready, they stumble across an old wardrobe that is the gateway to Narnia, and the adventure begins.

Whirlwind Theatre's Youth Music theatre company will be joining the professional company to stage the production next year, with dates to be announced. There are many rolls to fill including Edmond, Lucy, Peter and Susan. As the theatre company does not hold auditions, parts are filled during the weekly workshop sessions, that also includes design and prop making.

Workshop based rehearsals start in September at The Storey in Lancaster, every Saturday for the 5 - 9 year olds and every Monday evening for the 10 - 16 year olds. Visit the website for more details.