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An illustration of characters in The Sorcerers Apprentice

NS Archive 2022: The Sorcerers Apprentice

Sat 3 Dec 2022 – Sat 7 Jan 2023

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice returns to cast its magic this Christmas, putting a modern Northern Stage spin on a classic tale.

Young Hatty Rabbit thought she was just a normal Geordie lass, a nothing, a nobody, not destined for anything great, but she couldn’t have been more wrong. Hatty embarks on a magical adventure through the streets of Newcastle (but not as you know them) on her quest to become The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

A good vs evil caper, filled with original music, puppets, eye-popping colours and magic, as Terry Pratchett meets Labyrinth.

Bubbling with wit and charm, and a message that everyone matters. Nobody is a nobody.

Cast

Alice Blundell – Mam

Beth Crame – Hatty Rabbit

Heather Dutton – Aunt Primula Fudge

Nick Figgis – Hopkin Hopkins

Jess Johnson – Canopus Sly

Jordan Larkin – Ensemble

Matthew Nicholson – Rats

Talia Nyathi – Evie Spelk

Maya Torres – Ensemble

Creative Team

Director – Maria Crocker

Writer – Laura Lindow

Composer & Musical Director – Katie Doherty

Set & Costume Design – Amanda Mascarenhas

Lighting Design – Jai Morjaria

Sound Design – Matthew Tuckey

Associate Lighting Designer – Jacob Gowler

Movement Director – Gavin Coward

Illusion Designer & Director – William Houstoun

Puppetry Direction – Alison McGowan

Puppet Designer, Maker & Maintenance – Georgia Hill

Wardrobe Supervisor – Naomi Daley

Assistant Director (RYTDS) – Bex Bowsher

Sound. No 1 – Corrie Livesey

Production & Stage Management

Producers tiny dragon Productions

Production Manager Chris Durant

Company Manager Colin Holman

Stage Manager Verity Clayton

Deputy Stage Manager Clare Loxley

Assistant Stage Manager Kamilla Jonsson

Wardrobe Assistant Laura-Jane Aitman

Trailer

Reviews

★★★★★ “this utterly enchanting Sorcerer’s Apprentice will have you under its spell”

★★★★ “Catchy songs, gorgeous design and a standout villain” – The Stage

“full on fun for all the family” – Cultured North East

“an original take on a magical story” – North East Theatre Guide

 

 

Programme

View the programme for The Sorcerer’s Apprentice here.