The Lost Spells

A New Musical

Based on the book by Robert Macfarlane & Jackie Morris

A Goblin, Watford Palace Theatre, Polka & Theatre by the Lake Co-Production

Journey with us into the wild world…

A girl with no name finds a magical book of spells that conjures up a wild world. Moths appear from nowhere; Owls light up the dark; a Red Fox leads the way down a rabbit hole to a brand new wonderland. As she journeys through the wild world, she meets a host of wonderful characters on a fantastical adventure like no other; she learns the dandelion time, meets a boy who turns into a seal, flies with band of jackdaws and battles with conkers - on a quest to find that which was once lost.

A fun, wild and boisterous adventure full of paw-tapping music and dancing, played live on-stage by talented actor-musicians, The Lost Spells is a riot of colour and a new Alice in Wonderland, celebrating the magic, power and wonder of nature that could be just outside your window.

Adapted from the ‘cultural phenomenon’ and bestselling book that has delighted and inspired people of all ages, by globally renowned writer Robert Macfarlane and artist Jackie Morris. Moving, joyful and funny, The Lost Spells is for anyone who wants to celebrate and save the natural world around us - be that in the city or countryside, before it’s lost forever.

The Lost Spells is a co-production with Watford Palace Theatre, Polka Theatre & Theatre by the Lake and ran at these venues.

Credits

Based on the book by Robert Macfarlane & Jackie Morris

Music & Lyrics by Mary Erskine & Will Dollard

Book by Matt Borgatti

Featuring original writing by Robert Macfarlane

Directed by Andy Barry

Design by Hannah Sibai

Lighting Design by Sherry Coenen

Sound Design by Daniel Frost

Movement Direction by Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe

Illusion Design by John Bulleid