Hocus Pocus, the Witch is Back Once upon a time, in a small town called Salem, a notorious witch named Hocus Pocus had wreaked havoc with her dark powers. She was feared by the townspeople for her ability to cast spells and curses on anyone who crossed her path. Eventually, the people of Salem managed to capture her, and she was banished from the town, never to be seen or heard from again. Years passed, and Salem became a peaceful town once more. The people had forgotten about Hocus Pocus and her wicked ways. But little did they know, she had been biding her time, waiting for the perfect opportunity to return and seek revenge on those who had banished her.
Vaudeville Theatre
Popular and much-loved book series The Worst Witch is brought to life in a new stage show this summer by Emma Reeves and Theresa Heskins. Jill Murphy’s book series burst onto bookshelves in 1974 and is still being written today. The stories have spawned several adaptations including a television film starring Tim Curry and Fairuza Balk, and a TV series in 1998, starring a young Felicity Jones.
Mildred Hubble is no ordinary girl. Instead, she is an accident-prone pupil at the school for witches. In her final year, Mildred and her friends are going to take on their biggest and most important adventure yet! Jealous fellow pupil Ethel Hallow is out to spoil Mildred’s fun, and the strict Miss Hardbroom hates fun of all kinds. Whilst Mildred starts magicking up mayhem, an old enemy returns to the school, with a plan that could threaten the whole world…
The Worst Witch premiered in Northampton in 2018, and has been touring the UK throughout 2019. Award-winning writer Emma Reeves adapts Murphy’s books. Reeves most recently won an award for her stage adaptation of Hetty Feather, and has written TV episodes for Tracy Beaker and Young Dracula. New Vic Theatre’s artistic director Theresa Heskins directs.
The cast includes Rosie Abraham as Ethel, Danielle Bird as Mildred, and Rachel Heaton as Miss Hardbroom.
The Worst Witch is the perfect show for all ages this summer as it is full of music, magic, and mayhem. The show runs at the Vaudeville Theatre from July 24th – September 8th.
Child Friendly
The age recommendation for this show is 7+. Children under the age of 12 months will not be permitted into the theatre.
The Worst Witch Tickets
But little did they know, she had been biding her time, waiting for the perfect opportunity to return and seek revenge on those who had banished her. One fateful night, a storm brewed in Salem, casting a dark shadow over the town. As the thunder rumbled and the lightning cracked, Hocus Pocus emerged from the shadows, her eyes gleaming with malice.
The Worst Witch tickets available for the Vaudeville transfer!
Some of our favourite books which have been adapted for the screen numerous times, The Worst Witch makes its West End transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre following an extremely successful UK tour. The Worst Witch tickets are sure to be among the most sought after of the Vaudeville season so make sure you secure your place to see everyone's favourite worst witch, Mildred Hubble on the London stage.
Before Harry Potter exploded on the scene there was another seemingly ordinary child who wound up in the most extraordinary of places. A school for witches. Mildred Hubble and her earnest, though bumbling magical adventures have been childhood favourites for years. Now watch as Mildred and her friends (and rivals) enter their final year at school and embark on their biggest and most important adventure to date.
The Worst Witch tour transfers to the West End
Written by Emma Reeves and directed by Theresa Heskins (2017 UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People), this new adaptation features all of Jill Murphy's original characters you know and love You'll see envious, stuck-up Ethel Hallow who is always out to ruin Mildred's fun and get her into a spot of trouble if possible. Miss Hardbroom returns with her no-nonsense attitude and strict style of teaching. And our dear, clumsy but good-hearted Mildred is right in the middle of some mayhem that's sure to put them both into a tizzy when an old enemy returns with an evil plan for revenge that doesn't just put the academy at risk but could threaten the whole world.
What is The Worst Witch musical about?
Mildred Hubble is just your average little girl in a not-so-average place: a school for witchcraft and wizardry. Now in her senior year at the Academy, she and her classmates are fixing to set forth on their most significant mission yet, when an old foe comes back with a scheme for revenge that not only puts the Academy at risk, but the whole entire world as well.
The Worst Witch Cast and Creatives
This new adaptation features original songs and music with magic aplenty and large helping of Mildred's unique brand of total chaos. The show was designed by Simon Daw (Humble Boy) and has music by Luke Potter (Hetty Feather). Aerial consultancy is by Vicki Amedume with choreography from Beverley Norris-Edmunds, and illusions by John Bulleid. Lighting and sound design are by Aideen Malone and Leigh Davies respectively and puppetry direction and design is by Paschale Straiton.
The Worst Witch West End cast has just been announced with many of the Off-West End cast members reprising their roles from the UK tour. The Vaudeville Theatre production features Danielle Bird (The Hypocrite, Alice’s Adventures Underground) as Mildred Hubble, Consuela Rolle (Remember, Remember) as Enid, Megan Leigh Mason (Sunny Afternoon) as Miss Drill, Meg Forgan (We'll Live and Die in These Towns) as Fenella, Emma Lau (Table) as Drusilla, Molly-Grace-Cutler (We'll Live and Die in These Towns) as Miss Bat, Rebecca Killick (Pink Mist) as Maud, Polly Lister (The Snow Queen, Table) as Agatha/Miss Cackle, Rosie Abraham (Peter Pan Goes Wrong) as Ethel, and Rachel Heaton (Passing, The Odd Couple) as Miss Hardbroom.
Starring as Griselda at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches will be newcomer Lauryn Redding (Educating Rita).
The Worst Witch series and film
Jill Murphy's The Worst Witch series consists of eight books which were published between 1974 and 2018. The series has sold more than 4 million copies and spawned a television film along with multiple series and spin-offs. In 1986 a television film was made starring Fairuza Balk as Mildred joined by Tim Curry as The Grand Wizard and Diana Rigg as Miss Hardbroom. There have since been several tv series and spin-offs based on the characters and stories including a Netflix coproduction. The Netflix series, which stars Bella Ramsey, premiered in 2017 and entered its third series this year.
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The Worst Witch (play)
The Worst Witch (Worst Witch Live) is a musical play adaption of the books and TV series by Emma Reeves, who also wrote the BBC TV Series. The play ran for the month of December, 2018 at Northampton's Royal and Derngate theater, [1] [2] before touring the UK in in the first half of. 2019. The production will then move to the West End's Vaudeville Theatre from July 24 through September 8. [3]
She had returned, more powerful than ever. The townspeople were taken aback by her sudden reappearance. Panic quickly spread through the streets as Hocus Pocus unleashed her dark magic upon the town. Buildings crumbled, trees withered, and fear enveloped the hearts of the people. But amongst the chaos, there were a few brave souls who refused to succumb to Hocus Pocus' reign of terror. They formed a group, determined to rid Salem of the witch once and for all. Armed with knowledge of ancient rituals and spells, they set out on a perilous journey to confront Hocus Pocus and put an end to her wicked ways. As the group ventured deeper into the darkness, they faced numerous challenges and obstacles. Hocus Pocus was cunning and resourceful, using her powers to try and thwart their every move. But the group remained steadfast, relying on their bond and determination to overcome each hurdle. Finally, the day of reckoning arrived. The group found themselves face to face with Hocus Pocus in her lair. Their hearts pounded with fear, but they knew that they had to be strong. With every incantation and spell, they fought against the witch's dark magic, slowly weakening her powers. In a final act of desperation, Hocus Pocus attempted to cast one last curse. But the group, fueled by their unwavering determination, managed to deflect her powers and turn them against her. Hocus Pocus was defeated, her reign of terror finally brought to an end. As the dark clouds dissipated and the sun broke through the sky, Salem began to heal. The town was once again filled with peace and harmony. The people rejoiced, grateful for the bravery and resilience of the group who had saved them from Hocus Pocus' clutches. But they also knew that evil could rise again, and they would need to remain vigilant. Hocus Pocus may have been defeated, but the memory of her wickedness would forever remain in their hearts and serve as a reminder to never underestimate the power of darkness..
Reviews for "Hocus Pocus 2: The Witch is Back, and She's More Magical than Ever"
- Jane - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Hocus pocus the witch is back". The movie felt like a cheap cash grab, trying to capitalize on the success of the original. The storyline was weak and predictable, with none of the charm and magic that made the first movie so enjoyable. The performances were also lackluster, with the actors just going through the motions. Overall, it was a major letdown and I would not recommend wasting your time on this sequel.
- Michael - 1 star - "Hocus pocus the witch is back" was a complete disaster. The humor fell flat, the characters were annoying, and the dialogue was cringeworthy. It felt like the filmmakers were trying to recreate the magic of the original, but it only resulted in a painful viewing experience. The special effects were also poorly done, making it hard to suspend disbelief and get invested in the story. I couldn't wait for it to be over.
- Sarah - 2 stars - As a fan of the original "Hocus pocus", I was really excited for the sequel. However, "Hocus pocus the witch is back" just didn't live up to my expectations. The new characters were underdeveloped and uninteresting, and the returning cast members seemed to lack the same energy and chemistry they had in the first movie. The plot was convoluted and the pacing was all over the place. It felt like they were trying to cram too much into the movie, resulting in a disjointed and unsatisfying experience. I would recommend rewatching the original instead.