music-and-opera, children-and-family
The classic legend is told anew in a stunningly beautiful and inventive new family musical
about the production
'The audience is grabbed by the lapels from the start... it had the whole house jumping and clapping' (Mid-Devon Gazette December 2015) ‘Merlin’s Apprentice’ is a thrilling new musical, telling of young Arthur’s rise from homeless orphan to King of all England under the guidance of the legendary magician, Merlin! But taking the throne is more difficult than taking the sword from the stone, for Arthur must face a powerful enemy: Morgana…
about the artist
Exeter-based Kickline produces medium and large-scale shows for family audiences, including the city's premiere professional pantomime for the past 8 years. Further afield, the company has toured since 1990 with a diverse range of shows.
stage dimensions
width: 12 metres
height: 8 metres
depth: 10 metres
flexible unit set of a Saxon village- easily scaled to different venue spaces
7 actor musicians with additional playback support
families: children aged 7+
fans of the Arthurian legends
Merlin is so magical
A magical re-telling of the legend that holds the audience spellbound
Forget the slapstick – let's get magical
Straight box office split without guarantee
Kickline is a VAT registered limited company