Ennis Theater Brings Narnia to Life

Theatre Rocks! stages 'The Magician's Nephew' as first of seven live shows this season.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:00am

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A dramatic black silhouette illustration featuring iconic Narnia imagery like a lion, castle, and wardrobe, set against a high-contrast red and white background, conceptually representing the fantastical live theater production.Theatre Rocks! brings the enchanting fantasy world of Narnia to life on stage with its production of 'The Magician's Nephew'.Ennis Today

The magic of Narnia is coming to the stage in Ennis, Texas, as Theatre Rocks! opens its production of 'The Magician's Nephew' on April 17. This fantasy novel prequel to The Chronicles of Narnia will be the first of seven live theater shows the company is presenting this season.

Why it matters

The Chronicles of Narnia is a beloved fantasy series that has captivated audiences for decades. Bringing this prequel story to the local theater stage in Ennis provides an opportunity for the community to experience the fantastical world of Narnia through live performance.

The details

Theatre Rocks! is staging 'The Magician's Nephew,' the prequel novel in The Chronicles of Narnia series published in 1955. The play will open on April 17 and run for several weeks as the first of seven live theater productions the company has planned for its current season.

  • The Magician's Nephew opens at Theatre Rocks! on April 17, 2026.
  • Theatre Rocks! will present a total of seven live theater shows this season.

The players

Theatre Rocks!

A local theater company in Ennis, Texas that is staging a production of the Narnia prequel 'The Magician's Nephew' as the first of seven live shows this season.

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What’s next

Tickets for 'The Magician's Nephew' and the full Theatre Rocks! season are on sale now through the company's website and box office.

The takeaway

The arrival of Narnia on the local Ennis stage provides an exciting opportunity for the community to experience the beloved fantasy world through live theater, kicking off a season of diverse programming from Theatre Rocks!.