Narina play presented at St. Andrew’s Church

When he was about 16, the famous Christian apologist and fantasy writer C. S. Lewis saw a picture in his mind, “a picture of a Faun carrying an umbrella and parcels in a snowy wood.”

From this came an extraordinary children’s novel, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, published 1950, the first of seven “Chronicles of Narnia” to appear in print. Since 1950, Narnia has taken the world by storm, selling over 100 million copies in 47 languages, and giving rise to countless adaptions for both screen and stage.

One such adaptation created and produced by Rev. Colin Cross is now being presented by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Holy Cross school, for a six-show run over the first two weekends in December — Dec. 2,3, 4, and 9, 10, 11.

This marks the first time on stage for many young actors:––in fact the principal child-roles have been double-casted, to give as many children as possible a chance to experience the wonder and joy of acting before a live audience.

A complement of adult actors will join the children for this exciting production. Live music by singers drawn from the Holy Cross children’s choirs under the direction of Julianne Beauchamp will also be featured.

A play in a church — people sometimes ask. Are you serious? Yes! They are altogether serious. After all, when classical drama first returned to Western Europe, it first found its niche in the cathedral courtyards of medieval towns and villages. Moreover, the church (at its best) has always cherished the work of creative people; the bible itself––whether you agree with its teachings or not––being a consummate work of art.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Live on stage at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at Wade & Martin.

Fri/Saturdays Dec. 2,3, 9, 10 (7:30 p.m.) & Sundays Dec. 4, 11 (2:30 p.m.)

Tickets available at Dragon’s Den on Front Street, or at the door.