Thu 12th November - Sun 15th Nov

Details:

From the makers of Tom and the Magic Door comes an exciting new musical that blends rock, pop, jazz and traditional music into a captivating medieval tale of conquest, deceit, magic and the transformative power of courage.

 With its dazzling costumes, vibrant choreography and rich tapestry of musical styles, this spectacular production offers something for audiences of all ages and tastes. Step into a world of mystery, adventure and imagination, and be transported to a time and place where magic is real, appearances can be deceiving, and courage can change the course of destiny.

 The show features some of the outstanding voices from recent productions, including Madalina Marincu, who captivated audiences as “Calypso” in Tom and the Magic Door; Sabine Goedert-Breil and Ignacio Gonzalez, who played “Maria” and “the Captain” respectively in The Sound of Music; and Zoi Ioannidi, who brought the role of “Annabeth” to life in The Lightning Thief.

 The show’s musical landscape spans a rich and diverse range of styles, from traditional songs such as “Scarborough Fair” and “Fly Away on the Wings of the Wind” to rock, jazz and pop, featuring songs such as Neil Diamond’s “Be” and Eric Truffaz’s “Let Me Go”, and even metal, with Nightwish’s “Sleeping Sun”. These influences are reimagined through a medieval lens, blending traditional sounds with contemporary elements to create a unique and captivating musical world.

Synopsis:

When a medieval kingdom is ravaged by a mysterious epidemic, the king summons a renowned herbalist to the capital in the hope of finding a cure. But soon, the herbalist is accused of sorcery and condemned to death. As the kingdom descends into chaos, she becomes entangled in a web of sinister schemes devised by a trio of witches, a treacherous councillor, and a knight driven by selfish ambition. With danger closing in from every side, her only hope lies in the unlikely allies who come to her aid: a natural philosopher, the knight’s noble father, and her most faithful companion—a fox.

Location: Kinneksbond, Centre Culturel, Mamer (4 Um Kinneksbond, Mamer, L-8210)