There’s lots going on at Jonathan Church Theatre Productions this month!

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE CAST ANNOUNCED
Initial casting has been revealed for the stage adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ahead of its new tour, commencing later this year.

Based on C S Lewis’ iconic classic children’s book about a group of children that walk through a wardrobe into a magical kingdom, the original production was first seen at Leeds Playhouse in 2017 before transferring to the Bridge Theatre in London in 2019.

Appearing in the piece will be Ammar Duffus as Peter, Shaka Kalokoh as Edmund, Robyn Sinclair as Susan and Karise Yansen as Lucy. Aslan is to be played by Chris Jared, Mr Tumnus by Jez Unwin, Mr Beaver by Sam Buttery and Maugrim by Michael Ahomka-Lindsay.

The show will begin its tour at Curve in Leicester on 2 November, before travelling to Aylesbury, Southampton, Sunderland, Salford (where the show plays a six-week winter season), Cardiff, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Canterbury, Plymouth, Glasgow, Birmingham, Dublin, Woking and finally completing the tour in Norwich on 9 April 2022.

POIROT AND MORE, A RETROSPECTIVE
Sir David Suchet makes his eagerly awaited return to UK stages in Poirot and More, A Retrospective this autumn. Following a successful tour of Australia and New Zealand in early 2020, the show will make its UK debut at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury on 5 October. David will retrace his steps as a young actor, visiting more than 20 theatres across the UK before a final performance at the Stockton Globe on 19 December.

The show looks back fondly at David’s illustrious career, sharing some of his most beloved performances in a new and intimate light. Geoffrey Wansell, journalist, broadcaster, biographer and co-author of Poirot and Me, will be joining David as interviewer in this unmistakably unique event.

FIRST PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
The first public performance of Singin’ in the Rain took place at Sadler’s Wells on 30 July.

Former professional Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton, Steps singer Faye Tozer, Charlotte Gooch (Strictly Ballroom, Top Hat, Dirty Dancing – West End) and Cavin Cornwall (Disney’s Aladdin, Jesus Christ Superstar) join acclaimed star Adam Cooper (who returns to the show with his legendary performance as Don Lockwood) in this new production from Michael Harrison and Jonathan Church.