His Dark Materials Part 1
28 May 2009  to 20 June 2009
Quarry Theatre

Join Lyra on an epic journey from an Oxford similar to our own, through the icy arctic and parallel worlds to the land of the dead and beyond. Together with Will, a boy from our reality, they encounter fantastical creatures, soul-eating spectres, and the armoured bears and witch-clans of the Arctic, all the while desperately trying to keep one step ahead of the dreaded Mrs Coulter, the Magisterium and their child-catching gobblers.

Adapted from Philip Pullman’s three novels into two full-length plays, Nicholas Wright’s stage version of His Dark Materials was a triumph when it premiered at the National Theatre in 2004 and this new production directed by Rachel Kavanaugh (Peter Pan) promises to be a truly exciting theatrical event that will thrill both adults and young people.

Using innovative puppetry and spectacular sets the production brings the daemons and other dimensions of Pullman’s highly successful family adventure to vivid life. Both parts can be enjoyed on their own, but see them together and you can experience all the excitement, mystery, and emotional thrill of this exhilarating coming of age story in one incredible day.

Suitable for ages 11+

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Supported by Breezereads

West Yorkshire Playhouse and Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company
Based on the trilogy of novels by Philip Pullman
Adapted by Nicholas Wright

Director: Rachel Kavanaugh
Director: Sarah Esdaile
Designer: Ruari Murchison
Lighting Designer: Malcolm Rippeth
Puppetry:Blind Summit Theatre, Mark Down and Nick Barnes
Movement Director: Toby Sedgwick
Composer: Catherine Jayes
Sound Designer: Dan Hoole

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