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26 Feb to 14 Mar 2021
Online
Image courtesy Southwark Playhouse
Synopsis
This enchanting new British musical explores the extraordinary world of a sorcerer and his rebellious daughter, as she discovers the explosive possibilities of her newfound magical powers.
Against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, a small town has been pushed to the brink of collapse in a bid for progress and prosperity.
To rescue Midgard from certain destruction, father and daughter must heal their relationship and work together.
This gripping family-friendly story sees brooms coming to life and love blossoming anew.
Background, advisory warnings
Age suitability: Not available
Acclaimed musical theatre writers Richard Hough and Ben Morales Frost have created this gender-swapped twist on the timeless poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which also inspired the Dukas symphony that memorably featured in the Disney film Fantasia.
Directed by Charlotte Westenra (The Wicker Husband, Watermill), the cast of ten includes Dawn Hope (Follies, National Theatre), David Thaxton (Olivier Award for Passion, Donmar Warehouse) and the professional debut of London School of Musical Theatre graduate Mary Moore in the title role.
This production was filmed at Southwark Playhouse in January 2021 and is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
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Performance days & times
Monday ‑ 7‑00pm
Tuesday ‑ 7‑00pm
Wednesday ‑ 7‑00pm
Thursday ‑ 7‑00pm
Friday ‑ 7‑00pm
Saturday ‑ 7‑00pm
Tuesday - 2-30pm
Saturday - 2-30pm
Sunday - 2-30pm
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Cast
Nicola Blackman
Dawn Hope
Mary Moore
Marc Pickering
Yazdan Qafouri
David Thaxton
Ensemble:
Tom Bales
Ryan Pidgen
Vicki Lee Taylor
Kayleigh Thadani
Creatives
Author: Richard Hough
Composer: Ben Morales Frost
Director: Charlotte Westenra
Designer: Anna Kelsey
Musical direction: Alan Williams
Choreography: Steven Harris
Lighting: Clancy Flynn
Sound: Ella Wahlstrom
Visual effects: Scott Penrose (Magic Consultant)
Puppetry: Scarlet Wilderink (director), Maia Kirman-Richards (designer)
Production: James Seabright