Michael Jean-Marain, who plays Peter Pevensie in the new stage production of C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, gives us an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the acclaimed show, which opened in Leeds last Fall and has been hailed as "A Theatrical Miracle" (The Times). We are delighted Jean-Marain has agreed to share his backstage photos from the show.

C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe comes to West Yorkshire Playhouse

Working on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, has been an incredible experience. The director Sally Cookson has managed to bring such incredible people together, creating a beautiful piece of theatre. I feel very fortunate to have been part of the process and given the opportunity to discover the heart of the Pevensie family and the struggles that Peter goes through with his siblings.

The characters of C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

During our technical rehearsals I managed to grab my camera and take a few shots. Everyone was working hard and trying to stay focused, and it was the first time all the elements of the production truly came together. It’s another adventure altogether stepping out of the rehearsal room and into the performance space, where we were all discovering new qualities to our characters.

The White Witch

Edward

Watching Mr. Tumnus and Lucy walk through the snow in Narnia for the first time was truly breath taking. The symmetry in their forms along with the simplicity of their movement draws you into this picture. However, the cloaked ensemble member and shadows add an element of curiosity. I like images that raise questions and have a story and for me, this picture encapsulates the atmosphere and soul of our version here in Leeds.

Mr. Tumnus and Lucy walk together

Micheal Jean-Marain plays Peter in C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, a West Yorkshire Playhouse production in association with Elliot & Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber.