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A cartoon drawing featuring a blue glowing door, a young girl in a cape with a glowing magic wand, a girl knocking on the big blue door, paper falling from the sky and other characters

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

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Overview

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 by Katie Doherty, 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.

Written by Laura Lindow

Directed by Maria Crocker

Running time

2hrs 15mins (including interval)

Venue

Epic Space

Northern Stage

Special Performances

Audio Described

  • Sat 17 Dec, 3:00 pm

British Sign Language Interpreted

  • Sat 17 Dec, 10:30 am
  • Wed 28 Dec, 3:00 pm

Captioned Performance

  • Sat 10 Dec, 3:00 pm

Relaxed Performance

  • Thu 22 Dec, 10:00 am
  • Thu 29 Dec, 10:30 am

Age Guidance

5+

Creative Team

Writer: Laura Lindow

Director: Maria Crocker

Composer and Musical Director: Katie Doherty

Designer: Amanda Mascarenhas

Lighting Designer: Jai Morjaria

Sound Designer: Matthew Tuckey

Movement Director: Gavin Coward

Illusion Designer & Director: Will Houstoun

Associate Director: Rachael Walsh

Production Manager: Andreas Ayling

Puppet Designer & Maker: Molly Barratt-Manasseh

Puppetry Director: Thomas Walton

Production Photos

A girl knocking on a large door which is glowing blue
A young girl on a large set, she is dressed in silver trousers top and gloves and is stretching her arms above her head
A man dressed as a magician, with a black cape, pointy hat and goggles. He is pointing towards something.
A woman with bright red hair wearing a brown skirt suit with faux fur draped over her shoulder and a feather on top of her head. She is holding a piece of paper in front of her.
A male and female performer. The male performer is operating a puppet that looks like a rat and they are on a set which looks like a laboratory.

Access at Northern Stage

There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.

Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.

STEP FREE ACCESS

Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available

WHEELCHAIR SPACES

There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.

TOILETS

Accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.

HEARING ENHANCEMENT

Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L)

ASSISTANCE

One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.

GUIDE DOGS

Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here

Accessibility at Norther Stage
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To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.

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