First look: Claus The Musical world premiere at The Lowry

First look photos have been revealed from the world premiere of Claus The Musical as The Lowry.

The festive show is now open at the Salford venue, running through to 8 January 2023.

The company includes Georgie Buckland (Necile), Junior Delius (AK), Chris Draper (Will Knook), Jazz Evans (Awgwa), Jessica Lim (Shiegra), Mari McGinlay (Zurline), Alwyne Taylor (Narrator), Corrine Priest (The Fairy Queen) and Harry Winchester (Claus).

Completing the cast are ensemble members Emily George, Michael Kholwadia, Nic Cain, Emily Tang and Simon Oskarsson.

From the writer of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes the story of Santa Claus, the man who will be forever in our hearts and, on Christmas Eve, forever in our skies. Abandoned as a baby in the magical Forest of Burzee, he is gifted to Necile, a wood nymph, who showers him with love and names him Claus.

With a helping hand from the mystical inhabitants of the forest – Fairies, Knooks and Ryls – she teaches him that kindness is the most important lesson of all, a gift that Claus eventually shares with us, as he embarks on a journey to bring the miracle of Christmas to the whole world.

The production is directed by Kate Golledge and has been adapted for the stage by Simon Warne and with songs from Andy Collyer from L.Frank Baum children’s classic The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus.

The creative team is completed by Alex Beetschen (Musical Director), Stewart J Charlesworth (Set and Costume Design), Aaron Dootson (Lighting Design), Jane Deitch (Casting Director), Andrew Johnson (Sound Designer) and Lucinda Lawrence (Choreography).

For more information and tickets, visit www.thelowry.com