The Witches (musical)
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| Roald Dahl's The Witches | |
|---|---|
| Music | Dave Malloy |
| Lyrics | Dave Malloy Lucy Kirkwood |
| Book | Lucy Kirkwood |
| Basis | The Witches by Roald Dahl |
| Premiere | 7 November 2023: Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, London |
| Productions | 2023 London |
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The Witches (or Roald Dahl's The Witches) is an upcoming stage musical with book and lyrics by Lucy Kirkwood and music and lyrics by Dave Malloy, based on Roald Dahl's 1988 children's novel of the same name.[1] The is a musical set to premiere at the National Theatre on 21 November 2023, after previews open on 7 November.[2][3]
Premise[edit]
A boy and his grandfather lived in a world run by witches, and The Grand High Witch is planning to turn the world's children into mice.[3]
Cast and characters[edit]
| London (2023)[4] | |
|---|---|
| Social Worker / Witch | Julia Armstrong |
| Melanie / Ensemble | Chrissie Bhima |
| Pippa | Zoe Birkett |
| Witch | Daniele Coombe |
| On-stage Swing | Molly-May Gardiner |
| Grand High Witch | Katherine Kingsley |
| Bernice / Ensemble | Tania Mathurin |
| Kevin / Chef / Ensemble | Jacob Maynard |
| Witch | Laura Medforth |
| Delivery Man / Potager / Ensemble | Ben Redfern |
| Stringer | Daniel Rigby |
Production team[edit]
| London (2023)[5] | |
|---|---|
| Director | Lyndsey Turner |
| Set and Costume | Lizzie Cachlan |
| Choreographer | Stephen Mear |
| Music Supervisor | Nigel Lilley |
| Music Director | Cat Beveridge |
| Lighting Designer | Bruno Poet |
| Co-Sound Designer | Alexander Caplen |
| Co-Sound Designer | Ian Dickinson |
| Video Designer | Ash J Woodward |
| Illusions | Chris Fisher
Will Houston |
| Casting Director | Bryony Jarvis-Taylor |
References[edit]
- ↑ Wild, Stephi. "National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ↑ Bamigboye, Baz (2023-04-19). "Roald Dahl's 'The Witches' To Cast A Song-And-Dance Spell At London's National". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Katherine Kingsley to star in 'The Witches'". London Theatre. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ↑ "Roald Dahl's The Witches new musical to be staged at the National Theatre". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ↑ "The Witches | National Theatre". www.nationaltheatre.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
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