April 18, 2004
Lion, Witch, & Wardrobe

My son and I recently finished a run of performances of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis at Kudzu Playhouse. My son was Aslan and I was Tumnus, the fawn. A friend of one of the actors took many pictures during a performance and my wife and I have chosen a few to share here. Note that I haven't tried to resize these and each picture is about 1.5mb, so don't try to view these unless you have a fast connection or a lot of time.

First we meet the children and their Uncle Diggory as they arrive from London.

Next we see the Centaur, the Beavers, and the Unicorn in Narnia.

The evil Fenris Ulf drags then confronts Tumnus near the lamppost.

I am then seen cowering before the unseen Fenris Ulf.

Edmond expresses doubts about all this Narnia business.

The Queen (aka the White Witch) meets and intimidates the unseen Edmond as the dwarf looks on.

Edmund and the Queen talk together.

The forest friends discuss the return of Aslan and the arrival of human children.

The children read the notice of Tumnus' arrest left by Fenris Ulf.

Dinner at the Beavers' house with the children.

Mr. Beaver tells the children about the prophesy and the White Witch.

The Elf takes affront at being called a dwarf.

Father Christmas discusses his return after being kept away by the White Witch.

Father Christmas gives presents to the children, with help from the Elf.

Edmond is determined to see the Queen.

Forest friends come in with Aslan.

Aslan talks to Peter about what must be done. And talk some more.

Aslan knights Peter Fenris-bane.

Edmund is captured by the White Witch after failing to deliver his siblings to her.

Aslan quiets his followers while discussing the possibility of meeting the White Witch with the Dwarf.

Forest friends worry while Aslan meets with the White Witch.

Aslan prevents Peter from attacking the White Witch.

The children worry while Aslan meets with the White Witch.

Peter and Aslan discuss what to do next.

The White Witch prepares to sacrifice Aslan.

The girls talk with Aslan after his resurrection.

Wood nymph and follower of Aslan look on. Still more looking on.

Aslan talks with his followers after the victory over the White Witch. (How did Tumnus get glasses?) Still more talking. Close up of looking on. Another close up of looking on. And another close up of talking.

Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are crowned kings and queens of Narnia. (How lazy is that that I didn't even rotate the pictures for you? Maybe later.) UPDATE: OK, now I've rotated the pictures and uploaded them again.

Aslan tells of the many years of peace under the human kings and queens.

The children rediscover the lamppost after many years.

The children emerge from the rediscovered wardrobe.

Uncle Diggory listens to the children talking about Narnia.


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