- Venue: Courtyard Theatre
- Duration: 1 hour and a half including an interval of 15
- Age Guidance: 5+
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More Information on The Witches (2016)
By Roald Dahl
Adapted by David Wood
“A real witch could smell you across the street… to a witch, you would smell like fresh dog droppings!”
This Christmas, Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family.
Witches absolutely detest children. They find them revolting and are planning to wipe them out like weasels! They want to squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear. But one brave young boy and his grandmother have a plan to get rid of the witches for good… if only they can avoid being turned into mice.
Directed by Nikolai Foster (Annie, White Christmas), The Witches features a hugely talented cast of actor-musicians and mind boggling illusions that will leave you flabbergasted!
Click here to play The Witches Transformation Game
Download The Witches Relaxed Performance pre-show information pack
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Artwork © Quentin Blake The Witches 1983
Used by arrangement with The Random House Group Limited.
www.roalddahl.com
www.davidwood.org.uk
BSL Interpreted and Captioned Performances
Cast & Credits
Writer Roald Dahl / Adaptor David Wood / Director Nikolai Foster / Set and Costume Designer Isla Shaw / Composer Dougal Irvine / Lighting Designer David Phillips / Sound Designer Seb Frost / Associate Director Julia Thomas / Movement Director Mel Knott / Casting Director Kay Magson / Musical Director Bobby Delaney / Fiona Westall Dresser / Chrissy Maddison, Edd Lindley, Connie Watson, Lucy Duncan Costume Makers / Emma Brakenberry and Katie Wolfolk Wardrobe Assistants /
A Curve and Rose Theatre Kingston production in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse
- Jenna Augen
as Grandma/Agatha/Witch/et al - Bobby Delaney
as Mr Jenkins/Witch/MD/et al - Nicola Hawkins
as Witch/Waiter/et al - Sarah Ingram
as Grand High Witch - Fox Jackson Keen
as Boy - Harveen Mann
as Witch/Waiter/ Mrs Jenkins et al - Jonny Weldon
as Bruno/et al
Reviews
“ Creatively chilling, grotesque and macabre, The Witches is an enchanting, creepy delight”
“ Visually stunning adaptation”
“ an immaculate performance by Sarah Ingram”
“ great fun”
“ The roles are played by just seven incredibly talented and versatile cast members”
“ The Witches is an excellent, highly entertaining piece of family theatre”
“ an enjoyably rambunctious family show filled with mind-boggling illusions, impressive physical movement and catchy musical numbers”
“ enchanting production”
“ glorious adaptation”
“ fantastic show”
“ full of magic and delight”
The Witches: Workshops
Enhance your group's experience of The Witches with this half day drama workshop, as we peel back the mask to reveal what lies beneath.
Suitable for: KS2 and KS3
Available: November - January
Cost: from £165+VAT
Maximum: 30 students (per workshop)
Click here to download our Teachers' Resource pack
Please contact Aoibheann Kelly, Creative Eduction Manager for more information about all workshop opportunities on Aiobheann.Kelly@leedsplayhouse.org.ukBook Tickets
Open captioning allows theatre goers with varying degrees of hearing to view the full text as it is spoken or sung, including sound effects and off stage noises. These appear on a scrolling screen, positioned on or at the side of the stage.
British Sign Language InterpretedA signed performance is the usual full production using either the creative use of sign integrated into the performance or a British Sign Language Interpreter on stage interpreting the show for D/deaf attendees.
Audio DescribedAudio Described performances are designed to improve the experience of visually impaired and blind attendees. As well as listening to the dialogue on stage the customer can wear a headset and listen to a live description of the action on stage.
Relaxed PerformanceA relaxed performance is a specially selected show from our programme, with slight adaptations to make it suitable for an audience of young people or adults with learning disabilities. This may include extra lighting, additional wheelchair spaces and the freedom to move to alternative seating if required.
Dementia-Friendly PerformanceDementia friendly performances are for all audiences. The theatre experience is enhanced for people living with dementia and their supporters, with adaptations to front of house service, the show and pre-show information packs. Additional dementia-aware staff, quiet spaces, clear signage and visual markers, sound and lighting adjustments and flexible seating options all help to create a supportive, shared experience.
Sing AlongSingalong with the cast in this exclusive performance. Join in as loud as you like, fancy dress is optional but highly recommended.
Post Show DiscussionParent & Baby Performance
A Parent and Baby performance enables parents to attend the theatre with their baby (under 12 months). We make small adaptations to the lighting and sound effects, including keeping the auditorium lights slightly raised. The seating is unallocated and there is a relaxed attitude to noise.
Booking Fees:
*A transaction fee of £1.95 will be applied to all phone and internet bookings.
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- Dementia Friendly Performance -
- Post Show Discussion -
- Sing Along -
- Parent & Baby Performance
Major funders
Principal Capital and Families Partner
Principal Capital and Access Partner
