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Winter Show 2026:

The Lion, the Witch

& the Wardrobe


Performances: January 9 & 10 2026

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Enter the magical realm
of the C.S. Lewis classic!
Directed by NCT Alum, Olivia Brennan, our winter production will take place at Portsmouth High School on January 9 & 10th.

Performances Friday 7pm
Saturday 1pm and 6pm

Ticket Prices:
Adult Online $15
Child 8 + under online $10
Preferred Seating: $30
Tickets at the Door: $20

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Olivia Brennan

Director

Plot

Four siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—are evacuated to a country house during World War II. There, Lucy discovers a magical wardrobe that leads to the land of Narnia, a world ruled by the evil White Witch, who has plunged it into eternal winter. The children join forces with the great lion Aslan to defeat the Witch, restore peace, and become the rightful kings and queens of Narnia.

Cast of Characters

  • Lucy Pevensie: The youngest sibling, curious and honest. First to discover Narnia and beloved by Aslan for her faith.

  • Edmund Pevensie: Second youngest, initially selfish and easily tempted by the Witch, but ultimately redeems himself.

  • Susan Pevensie: Second oldest, practical and motherly, often cautious but brave when it counts.

  • Peter Pevensie: Oldest sibling, responsible and brave, becomes the High King of Narnia.

  • Aslan: The noble lion, true king of Narnia, represents good, wisdom, and sacrifice.

  • White Witch (Jadis): The main antagonist, cruel and manipulative, claims to be Queen of Narnia and keeps it in winter.

  • Mr. Tumnus: A faun and Lucy’s first friend in Narnia, kind-hearted and conflicted about betraying her to the Witch.

  • Professor Kirke: The children’s guardian, wise and open-minded about the possibility of magic.

  • Mr. and Mrs. Beaver: Loyal Narnian creatures who help the children and guide them to Aslan.

Trivia

  • Dedication: C.S. Lewis dedicated the book to his goddaughter, Lucy Barfield, and named the character Lucy after her.

  • Inspiration: The idea for the story began with an image Lewis had since childhood: a faun carrying parcels in a snowy wood. He started writing the story during World War II.

  • Allegory: Many readers see Aslan’s sacrifice and resurrection as a Christian allegory, but Lewis said he wrote it as a “supposal,” imagining how Christ might appear in another world.

  • Turkish Delight: Edmund’s temptation by Turkish Delight led to a spike in the candy’s popularity in the UK after the book’s release.

  • Order of Writing: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was the first Narnia book published, though The Magician’s Nephew comes first chronologically.

  • Adaptations: The story has been adapted for radio, television, stage, and film—including a 2005 movie that grossed over $700 million worldwide.

  • Professor Kirke: The professor character is based on C.S. Lewis himself, both in wisdom and personality.

  • Wardrobe Origin: The magical wardrobe was inspired by an actual wardrobe in Lewis’s childhood home, “Little Lea,” in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

  • Narnia’s Name: Lewis discovered the name “Narnia” in an atlas; it’s an ancient town in Italy, now called Narni.

  • Lamppost Symbolism: The lamppost in Narnia is often seen as a symbol of hope and guidance, a light in the Witch’s eternal winter.

  • White Witch’s Sledge: Her sledge is inspired by Russian folklore and classic fairy tales.

  • Aslan’s Name: “Aslan” means “lion” in Turkish.

  • Recurring Image: The snowy setting and magical wardrobe were inspired by Lewis’s own experiences and imagination.

  • Popularity: The book remains one of the best-selling children’s books of all time.

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