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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Sunday, 30 November 2025 21:42

By Martin Webber

The Christmas production at the Oast Theatre in Tonbridge is a classic by C.S. Lewis and the actors have been telling West Kent Radio all about their preparations.

The play is the Lion, the Witch and the Wardobe.

For those who are not familiar with the story, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy find themselves sent to stay with the Professor and the rather terrifying Mrs Mcreadie.

Dashing off to hide from trouble, the four children tumble accidentally into Narnia, a land of perpetual winter ruled by the wicked White Witch.

With the return of Aslan the Lion, the children must decide whether to choose the side of good or evil and join the final battle.

West Kent Radio's drivetime programme from 4-7pm Zac Daunt-Jones recently spoke to two of the actors Sophie Jackson and first Nic Hoskins. Here is 6 minutes of their account of their final preparations:

Here is a full version of what they said to Zac.

The production is on from Friday 12th to Saturday 20th December 2025. The director is Sandra Barfield.  The play has been adapted by Glynn Robbins.

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