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
Production Photos
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.