The production will run at the theatre from the 27th November until the 2nd January.
It has been announced that Emma Salvo, who originated the role of Janice in the Olivier Award-winning West End production of Come From Away, will play Greta alongside Olivier Award-nominated West End star Sophie-Louise Dann as Lamia in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice at HOME in Manchester this festive season.
They will join the previously announced Imogen Craig as Eva (Starter for Ten), Kai Davies as Erik (Clarkston), Mateo Oxley as Fabian (The 39 Steps, UK tour; Angels in America, Three Days in the Country and The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable, all National Theatre) and Mark Rice-Oxley as Johan (Blood Brothers, The Dwarfs, EastEnders).
The ensemble is completed by Jacob Beresford (Marty McFly in Back to the Future: The Musical, We Will Rock You); Mountview graduate Adriana Da Cunha; Sharlise Fitzgerald (professional debut) and Josh Rosewood (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Watermill).
Against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, a small town has been pushed to the brink of collapse in a bid for progress and prosperity. To rescue Midgard from certain destruction, the sorcerer and his apprentice must work out how to make magic together, and fast! This gripping family-friendly story sees brooms coming to life and love blossoming anew, as apprentice Eva discovers the explosive possibilities of her newfound magical powers, leaving havoc, catastrophe and joy in her wake.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice features book and lyrics by Richard Hough (Our Man In Havana, Watermill; Firebird at King’s Head), music by Drama Desk nominated composer Alexander S. Bermange (I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical) and is directed by Kirk Jameson (Madagascar
The Musical, Song from Far Away).
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