Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe returns to London for summer 2025
Step into Narnia as the magical stage adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe returns to London this summer. Celebrating 75 years since C.S. Lewis first published the iconic novel, this spellbinding production runs at Sadler’s Wells from 20 August to 7 September 2025. The press night takes place on Thursday 31 August at 7pm.
Family theatre this summer in London
Following a successful UK and Ireland tour, the show returns to London as part of the Society of London Theatre’s Kids Week initiative. Families can enjoy a special offer: one child (aged 17 or under) goes free with each full-paying adult. Plus, two extra children can join at half price for selected performances.
To celebrate this milestone anniversary, over 6,000 half-price tickets are available for Kids Week across the Sadler’s Wells run. Find out more here.
Meet the cast and creative team in Narnia
Katy Stephens leads the cast as the White Witch, bringing a wealth of experience from Shakespeare’s Globe and the RSC. She also takes on the role of Mrs Macready. The Pevensie siblings are played by Joanna Adaran (Susan), Jesse Dunbar (Peter), Kudzai Mangome (Lucy), and Bunmi Osadolor (Edmund).
The large ensemble includes Stanton Wright as Aslan and Alfie Richards as Mr Tumnus. Expect live music, puppetry, dance, and aerial magic throughout.
Director Michael Fentiman said: “Our production celebrates the magic of live theatre and the collective imagination.” Producer Chris Harper added: “We’re proud to mark the 75th anniversary of Lewis’ novel with this spectacular journey through the wardrobe.”
Tour continues across the UK
The show tours major venues including Glasgow, Inverness, Norwich, Canterbury, Blackpool, Eastbourne, Plymouth, Southampton and Salford. Visit www.lionwitchonstage.com for tickets, venues, and tour dates.
Produced by Chris Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber, and first staged at Leeds Playhouse, the show previously thrilled audiences at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre in 2022–2023.