The King and I

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The King and I (Musical )

Tue, 22nd May to Sat, 26th May: The King and I tickets at Bord Gais Energy Theatre (formerly Grand Canal Theatre), Dublin».

Musical

The 1951 classic is based on a diary, entitled Anna and the King, which tells the story of young Westerner Anna Leonowens who is brought to the court of the king of Siam to become the tutor for his children. The musical, which was made into a film starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner in 1956, features several classic songs including "Shall We Dance", "Getting to Know You", "Hello Young Lovers" and "I Whistle a Happy Tune". Running time: 3hrs 20mins