The Drama Society of S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia will stage the play version of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, on the 25^th, the 26^th, the 27^th, the 28^th and the 29^th of May, at the College Hall. Despite concerns pertaining to the heat in the hall, the committee would like to assure the general public that more-than-sufficient cooling arrangements will be made.

For those of you unfamiliar with the storyline of Narnia, here’s a brief outline. The story revolves around four children-Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy-who stumble upon a magic wardrobe while playing games in their caretaker’s house. This wardrobe opens out into the land of Narnia, which was created by the lion, Aslan, who is the son of the Great Emperor (Someone akin to God).

The children find that the land of Narnia has been cursed, by the evil White Witch, with a curse of perpetual winter, and that a mysterious prophecy says that when “two sons of Adam, and two daughters of Eve” sit on the four thrones at the capital of Narnia, the White Witch’s reign will cease.

Thus, aided by two amiable beavers, Santa Claus, Aslan himself, and his army-and thwarted by the Witch, her army and her Captain of Guard, the Wolf Maugrim-the four children set out on a road that, if travelled on correctly, will lead them to their rightful places upon the Four Thrones of Narnia.

The Drama Society’s stage version of the book will be as, if not more magical than the story itself.  

The College Hall is being altered specifically for the occasion, and various extensions to the stage are being made. Unfortunately, this reporter cannot tell you all there is to tell about the magical effects, and backdrop of the actual setting, as this would mean dimming the breathless, excited feeling that you will feel when you enter the done-up hall for the first time, for the show. 

However, here are the details that you can have:

There will be an extravagant fireworks display-one like you’ve never experienced before, I assure you. A ticket package that includes dinner at the Golden Mile, straight after the show, will be available to those members of the audience who are interested (Including those of you who want a romantic evening with a lady friend). Various stalls will be erected within the College premises, for the audience’s enjoyment, after the play. And finally, you will be entertained by some of the more talented actors in the country, who will be acting on a stage and backdrop which, and wearing costumes the like of which you have never seen before. 

The Magic comes alive on stage, May 25^th-28^th. Tickets will be available from the 1^st of May onwards. Be there to witness the eternal conflict between good and evil, and the ultimate triumph. 

“A lion’s roar cuts through the din of battle.
Hope is not lost.
Enter Aslan.”