Cast and creative team announced for THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE at Buxton Opera House

Cahoots NI and Buxton Opera House, in association with New 42 and the New Victory Theater, have announced the full cast and creative team for their world premiere adaptation of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, which runs at Buxton Opera House from 2-6 June, followed by a New York engagement in early 2027.

Returning to Buxton Opera House are Jennifer Hague (The Elves and The Shoemaker, Sleeping Beauty, Sweeney Todd) as Marit, Philippa O’Hara (The Vanishing Elephant) as Gunda, James Grimm (The Vanishing Elephant) as Dad, and Iris Schmid (The Vanishing Elephant) as Puppeteer. Making their Buxton debuts are Orla Gormley as Mum, Nimshi Kongolo as The Sorcerer, and Christina Nelson as Miss Fumble.

The creative team includes writer Charles Way, director Paul Bosco McEneaney, puppetry designer and director Helen Foan, with music produced by Score Draw, songs composed by Fiona O’Kane, and a score by Fiona O’Kane and Neve Hutchinson.

The production is designed by Diana Ennis (set and costumes), Guy Barrett (illusions), Simon Bond (lighting), and David Morgan (props and set).

A visually spectacular family theatre experience blending live magic, original music, imaginative storytelling, and stunning puppetry.

Set in a world of enchanted forests, snowy skies, and dancing northern lights, the show follows Gunda, an ordinary schoolgirl who discovers an extraordinary power hidden within and must face fierce competition for the chance to become The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Tickets for the Buxton world premiere are on sale now, with further info here.