See it if you love the source material so much you can overlook the large swathes of monotony for the occasional glimpses of brilliance.
Don't see it if you’re expecting something that’s more magical than it is mundane. Read more
See it if You want a new interpretation with great use of actor-musicians
Don't see it if You aren't a fan of the Narnia stories.
See it if you love the enchanting movie
Don't see it if you don't like pantomimes
See it if You like an atmospheric play. Amazing effects.
Don't see it if You want a story which has unforeseen twists and turns. It’s a story which can easily be guessed but there are great effects.
See it if you like an enchanting show
Don't see it if you hate bible references (or the story)
See it if you want to see an innovative stage adaptation of the novel with exquisite staging and design, sure to impress audiences of all ages.
Don't see it if you are not a fan of the source material, or children's adventure stories in general.
See it if You love the original story
Don't see it if You don’t like any variation on the story
See it if you want a bit of theatrical magic without much substance or character development
Don't see it if you don't like plays
"It’s ponderously slow and woefully short on magic. ... The production’s shortcomings enable us to take a fresh squint at a cultural totem."
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"That halfway house aside, the show deserves full ones. The West End may be spoilt for choice with family treats, but this is British theatrical verve at full pelt."
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"The pace has a stately grandeur; nothing is rushed and some scenes come to feel a little inert. The siblings, played efficiently by adult actors, are a little featureless at first but these are quibbles in a show that is orchestrated masterfully."
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"This vision of Narnia’s landscape lacks grandeur and mystery; even the frost seems less beguiling. ... The opening steam train journey still takes the breath away, however, with the miniature carriages carried aloft by members of the ensemble in a sequence full of balletic grace."
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"Some of its quirkier edges may have been knocked off, as a first introduction to a children’s classic, or a treat for a young bookworm, it’s hard to beat."
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"There is much to bewitch young children, and by the end it takes you to another dimension in all the right ways. In a golden age of puppetry in the West End, this joyful interpretation more than holds its own."
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"There's no better escape than 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. ... The winter blast invites audiences into a magical Narnia world where everything feels a little bit more beautiful than reality."
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