The musical had its world premiere in the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre, London as a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company on 21 November 2023 (following previews from 7 November), running until 27 January 2024. The production will be directed by Lyndsey Turner and choreographed by Stephen Mear.[1][2][3]
Reviews were positive, the New York Times calling it a "deftly rendered production, a high-quality piece of family entertainment that skilfully blends the playful and the macabre, and does justice to the author’s distinct comic style.".[7] The Independent[8] and Time Out London both gave it 5 stars, Time Out calling it "a hysterically funny triumph".[9] Broadway World also gave it 5 stars, saying it "combines exuberant fun, quick-witted comedy and a positive attitude towards death to produce an enthralling, clever and incredibly funny production.".[10]
Referencesedit
^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.
^ ab"Katherine Kingsley to star in 'The Witches'". London Theatre. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
^Wild, Stephi. "National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
^Ramachandran, Naman (2023-09-04). "Roald Dahl's 'The Witches' London Stage Musical Unveils Full Cast". Variety Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
^"Roald Dahl's The Witches new musical to be staged at the National Theatre". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
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The Witches or Roald Dahl s The Witches is a stage musical with book and lyrics by Lucy Kirkwood and music and lyrics by Dave Malloy based on Roald Dahl s 1983 children s novel of the same name Roald Dahl s The WitchesPoster for the original productionMusicDave MalloyLyricsDave MalloyLucy KirkwoodBookLucy KirkwoodBasisThe Witchesby Roald DahlPremiere7 November 2023 2023 11 07 Olivier Theatre National Theatre LondonProductions2023 London Contents 1 Production history 1 1 World premiere London 2023 24 2 Premise 3 Musical numbers 4 Cast and characters 5 Production team 6 Critical reception 7 ReferencesProduction history editWorld premiere London 2023 24 edit The musical had its world premiere in the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre London as a co production with the Roald Dahl Story Company on 21 November 2023 following previews from 7 November running until 27 January 2024 The production will be directed by Lyndsey Turner and choreographed by Stephen Mear 1 2 3 Full casting was announced on 4 September 2023 including Katherine Kingsley as the Grand High Witch Daniel Rigby as Mr Stringer and Sally Ann Triplett as Gran 4 Premise editA boy and his grandmother live in a world run by witches and The Grand High Witch is planning to turn the world s children into mice 2 Musical numbers editAct I A Note about Witches The Witches Ready to Go Luke Young Company How to Recognise a Witch Gran Young Company Heartbeat Duet Luke Gran Magnificent Mr Stringer Hotel Staff Bruno Sweet Bruno Bruno Company Processional Melanie The Witches One Day Grand High Witch The Witches Metamorphosis Grand High Witch The Witches Down with Children The Witches Act II Don t Say Mice Mr Stringer Luke Bruno Hotel Staff When I Was Young Gran Wouldn t It Be Nice Grand High Witch Out Out Out Mr and Mrs Jenkins Mr Stringer Grand High Witch Gran Hotel Guests amp Staff Get Up Helga Hotel Kids Bon Appetit Chef Chevalier Kitchen Caper Luke Kitchen Staff Get Up Reprise Luke Young Company Soup Time Kitchen Staff Mr Stringer The Witches The Heart of a Mouse Gran Luke Company Cast and characters editCharacter London 5 2023 Grand High Witch Katherine Kingsley Gran Sally Ann Triplett Mr Stringer Daniel Rigby Luke Bertie CaplanFrankie KeitaVishal Soni Bruno Cian Eagle ServiceGeorge Menezes CuttsWilliam Skinner Helga Jersey Blu GeorgiaAsanda Abbie MasikeChloe Raphael Helen Social Worker Julie Armstrong Melanie Ensemble Chrissie Bhima Pippa Zoe Birkett Leticia Potwasher Maddison Bulleyment Carol Denise Miracle Chance Alison Daniele Coombe Dad Sous Chef Richard David Caine Pamela Molly May Gardiner Kathy Tiffany Graves Head Waiter Adrian Grove Chef Chevalier Doctor Irvine Iqbal Swing Emily Langham Emily Bobbie Little Bernice Nurse Tania Mathurin Shelia Amira Matthews Kevin Commis Chef Jacob Maynard Winnie Mum Laura Medforth Mr Jenkins Ekow Quartey Chloe s Dad Potager Ben Redfern Mrs Jenkins Jan Maggie Service Cheryl Alexandra Waite Roberts Young Company Nesim Adnan Alaia Broadbent Chenai Broadbent Cristian Buttaci Sekhani Dumezweni Rudy Gibson Florence Gore Elara Jagger Annabelle Jones Jemima Loosen Charlie Man Evans Iesa Miller Jack Philpott Sienna Sibley Savannah Skinner Henry Poppy Mei Soon Benjamin Spalding Dylan Trigger Alice Valeriano Sasha Watson Lobo Stella YeomanProduction team editLondon 2023 6 Director Lyndsey Turner Set and Costume Lizzie Clachlan 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 TaylorCritical reception editReviews were positive the New York Times calling it a deftly rendered production a high quality piece of family entertainment that skilfully blends the playful and the macabre and does justice to the author s distinct comic style 7 The Independent 8 and Time Out London both gave it 5 stars Time Out calling it a hysterically funny triumph 9 Broadway World also gave it 5 stars saying it combines exuberant fun quick witted comedy and a positive attitude towards death to produce an enthralling clever and incredibly funny production 10 References edit 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 a b Katherine Kingsley to star in The Witches London Theatre 2023 04 19 Retrieved 2023 05 30 Wild Stephi National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl s THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More BroadwayWorld com Retrieved 2023 05 30 Ramachandran Naman 2023 09 04 Roald Dahl s The Witches London Stage Musical Unveils Full Cast Variety Magazine Retrieved 2023 09 04 Roald Dahl s The Witches new musical to be staged at the National Theatre WhatsOnStage Retrieved 2023 04 19 The Witches www nationaltheatre org uk Retrieved 2023 04 19 Review In The Witches Musical the Playful and the Macabre The New York Times November 22 2023 The Witches review This essential Roald Dahl musical warms your heart and chills your bones all at once The Independent November 22 2023 Review Time Out London November 22 2023 Review Broadwayworld com November 22 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Witches musical amp oldid 1211055871, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
