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| The Sorcerers Apprentice cast at Northern Stage credit Pamela Raith Photography |
Unfortunately,
Northern Stage have had to cancel some performances due to cases of COVID-19 in
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice company.
Cancelling shows is a last resort but keeping everyone safe is their top priority. Performances will be cancelled from Wednesday 15 December until Tuesday 28 December.
Tickets are
still available for 8 performances from 28 - 31 December and for those who
would prefer to watch online, there’s the Northern Stage at Home option so
audiences can still enjoy some Christmas magic this year. https://www.northernstage.co.uk/Event/at-home-the-sorcerers-apprentice
All @NETheatre
wish the company a speedy recovery and hope they will be back to The Sorcerer’s
Apprentice soon.
Review of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
It’s always
fantastic when a Christmas show comes along, as this makes a change to the
usual pantos. The Northern Stage have a strong tradition of creating amazing Christmas
shows and this year is no different.
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| Beth Crame plays Hatty in The Sorcerers Apprentice Pamela Raith Photography |
I was completely
engrossed after the first few minutes as an ancient magical force was at work. I
couldn’t believe it when the interval arrived, I hadn’t noticed the time at
all.
Hatty Rabbit,
Beth Crame is the 13th child, born on Christmas Day. The story
begins with Hatty at 13, before the story of her life is recounted, before returning to her at 13. Alice
Blundell brilliantly plays a number of parts including Hatty’s Mam, who dies
after having the 13 children. Hatty ends up living with Aunt Primula Fudge,
Heather Dutton, who is perfectly over the top. After sending Hatty away to
school, where Alice Blundell reappears as the school teacher. Hatty becomes
best friends with Evie Speak, Talia Nyathi. When she is 12 she receives a
letter to invite her as an apprentice to the Sorcerer Hopkin Hopkins. Where the magic continues and she finds out all about her powers.
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| Patrick Munday, Rats puppet, Beth Cramer credit Pamela Raith Photography |
The villain in
the story is Canopus Sly, Jessica Johnson, who is cool and classic with evilness
you want to hate, but love as she hunts for the 13th child. Of
course, I can’t miss out Rats, Patrick Munday, brilliant puppetry throughout.
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| Jess Johnson in The Sorcerers Apprentice Pamela Raith Photography |
The set
design is exceptional. But my highlight was the music from Katie Doherty
absolute perfection.
This incredibly
strong cast and crew are perfect for young and old for a Christmas treat.
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