TRUMPETS stages The Horse and His Boy

MANILA, Philippines - Before C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia hit the silver screen, TRUMPETS staged a musical adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe; the second out of seven stories in a high fantasy series for children. The musical opened doors that whisked us into that magical land where an Ice Queen ruled for a millennia until a Lion’s ultimate sacrifice broke her curse and fulfilled a prophecy that place two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve onto their thrones.

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was heralded by its audience and given rave reviews by its critics. The show had three successful runs, but it has been 12 years since theater-goers have had a chance to travel to Narnia. TRUMPETS invites to take the journey back as they present The Horse and His Boy in November.

TRUMPETS president Audie Gemora said, “TRUMPETS has always been at the forefront of family-oriented fantasy productions: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Little Mermaid and Bluebird of Happiness. Now comes its latest offering, an original epic adventure based on another beloved book from CS Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. As always, expect a great ride.”

Douglas Gresham, C.S. Lewis’ stepson, praised TRUMPETS for the adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. When asked about TRUMPETS’ return to the lands of Narnia, he said, “Of all the Narnian Chronicles, The Horse and His Boy seems to be a favorite of many people. It’s a story that could only happen in the astonishing world of Narnia. Oh, we can read the book here in this shadowy world, but to hear the story happen and see it unfold, one must journey to Narnia. And TRUMPETS Theater is making that possible with its wonderful new Narnian stage play.”

The Horse and His Boy begins its journey at the Meralco Theater from Nov. 6 to 22. Tickets are now available online via Ticketworld.com.ph. For details, call 901-4364.