Students at Tewkesbury Academy have put on an amazing school production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, delighting audiences across three sell-out nights.
Based on CS Lewis’s much-loved novel, the production was specially re-written for the school by Morgan Taylor, Head of Drama and Lead Drama Teacher.
The adaptation brought the magical world of Narnia vividly to life, showcasing the talent, creativity, and dedication of the school’s students.
The story follows the Pevensie children — Peter (Noah Green, Year 11), Edmund (Joseph Curtis, Year 10), Susan (Indi Morgan, Year 11) and Lucy (Olivia Holtham, Year 9) — as they step through a wardrobe and discover the magical world of Narnia. There, they encounter talking animals, mythical creatures, and the powerful forces of good and evil, learning powerful lessons about courage, loyalty, and friendship along the way.
More than 70 students from Years 7 to 11 were involved in the production, taking part both on stage and behind the scenes in vital backstage, lighting, and technical roles.
Rehearsals began in June 2025 and took place every Wednesday after school, alongside two Friday rehearsals and two additional Sunday rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the performances.
Miss Taylor said: “I am incredibly proud of every student involved in this production.
“Their commitment, teamwork, and creativity have been outstanding from the very first rehearsal.
“Seeing students from different year groups work together to bring such a well-loved story to life has been truly inspiring, and the final performances were a wonderful celebration of their hard work and talent.”
