The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

There was plenty of magic in Mr Zacoor’s Toy Shop and there was a magical atmosphere in the McMullen Hall as 200 children watched entranced as the story of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice unfolded.

Charlie Hubble had been saving for a long time to buy the Big Book of Magic Spells from the toy shop, he was bitterly disappointed to find that it was not for sale. Unbeknown to Charlie, Mr Zacoor was the sorcerer and was looking for an apprentice.  Before enrolling Charlie, he had to prove that he was worthy by being brave, kind and true.  Mr Zacoor hatched a cunning plan to see if Charlie possessed these qualities.  Unfortunately, while left to mind the shop, Charlie was unable to obey the instructions to not touch anything and managed to turn the audience invisible with magic powder.  A little suggestive thinking works wonders!  Mr Fuddles the cat, was given some milk to drink but it made him grow at an alarming rate and we met a rather rude parrot.  A particularly tricky and difficult customer also appeared who was very hard to please.  After lots of persuasion, audience participation and laughter, the customer (Mr Zacoor in disguise) went away.

On his return, Mr Zacoor revealed himself to be the sorcerer and declared that Charlie was a suitable apprentice. He was then provided with a rather splendid wizard’s hat and cloak and declared himself looking forward to learning lots of spells.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice was a delightful and engaging show by the Blunderbus Theatre and proved to be another resounding success greatly enjoyed by all of the children at Home Farm and visiting schools. We are already looking forward to welcoming them back for their Christmas performance.

KM