Following the success of last year's Peter Pan, Exeter College BTEC Performing Arts Department again return to the Barnfield Theatre with another family favourite promising a feast of music, movement and theatrical wonder.

This year, they are bringing their very special interpretation of C.S Lewis's classical tale of good versus evil to the Barnfield Theatre for six unique performances. This is not just a platform for talented and energetic young people to showcase their musical, movement and dramatic skills; it is a fully engaging show for a family audience.

While the show represents the climax of a year when the students have been working towards their industry led qualification, designed to equip them for the competitive world of performing arts, the focus is very much on engaging with young children, to inspire, amaze, delight and entertain.

“This year we've concentrated on creating and making theatre for a children's audience – something the section staff are passionate about,” said Nigel Paul, programme leader at the college. “The classic tale of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is brought to life and provides the ideal platform for the students to understand this genre of theatre and they're really excited to work with an audience with vivid and creative imaginations.”

The story sees four siblings evacuated from London to an unusual home in the countryside during the Blitz. Through a forgotten wardrobe filled with musty fur coats, the children discover the enchanted land of Narnia.

“This project provides a brilliant opportunity for us to show what our students are capable of,” said Jonathan Domaille, deputy head of media and performing arts at the college. “It also allows us to engage, capture and inspire future performers, designers, writers and most importantly theatre goers. We know that this will be a magical and enchanting experience for us to share with friends, family, colleagues and the public. We can't wait!”

This dynamic, colourful and magical piece of theatre will captivate audiences, as a secret world of magic, danger and talking animals, Narnia is ruthlessly ruled by the White Witch who has cast the land into eternal winter. Only the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, can break the Witch's evil spell.

And whilst the story is set in 1940, the college's performance has used a truly 21st century phenomenon with a social media campaign of web and twitter messages driving up the promotion plans with competition to tweet the college a picture of your best lion impression to win free tickets.

With live music, energetic dancing and a large cast of some of Exeter's most vibrant young performers we know you will want to join Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy on their magical and unexpected journey through Narnia.

Please click here to see photos from the rehearsals

More information

Barnfield Theatre 15th – 18th May

Performances – Thursday 10am, Friday 10am and 7pm, Saturday 1.30pm and 7pm and Sunday 1.30pm. Adults £9 Concessions £6 (Family Ticket 2 Adults/2 Children £25) Schools £4 Barnfield Box Office 01392 270891