It will conjure up the wild world of the book in a show full of fun, magic and incredible live music. “We’re so excited to be bringing this magical book by Robert Macfarlane & Jackie Morris to life, in the form of a new musical. As our heroine journeys through the wild world, she learns the dandelion time, meets a boy who turns into a seal, flies with band of jackdaws and battles with conkers – all on a quest to find that which has been lost.Ī fun, wild and boisterous show full of paw-tapping music and dancing, played live on-stage by talented actor-musicians, ‘The Lost Spells’ is riot of colour that celebrates the magic, power and wonder of nature.Īdapted from the bestselling book that has delighted and inspired people of all ages, by globally renowned writer Robert Macfarlane and artist Jackie Morris, The Lost Spells is for anyone who wants to celebrate and save the natural world around us before it’s lost forever. Moths appear from nowhere Owls light up the dark a Red Fox leads the way down a rabbit hole to a brand new wonderland. Wed 24 May - Sat 3 June | 7.30pm with 2pm matinees on selected datesĪ girl with no name finds a magical book of spells that conjures up a wild world. Made by TBTL Theatre by the Lake, Goblin Theatre, Watford Palace Theatre and Polka present The Lost Spells Adapted from the book by Robert Macfarlane & Jackie Morris | Music & lyrics by Mary Erskine & Will Dollard | Book by Matt Borgatti, featuring original writing by Robert Macfarlane

The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane