The King and I

Synopsis/Company

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


Performers Ramon Tikaram (King of Siam), Josefina Gabrielle, Claire-Marie Hall (Tup-Tim), Adrian Li Donni (Lun-tha), Maya Sapone (Lady Thiang), Nicholas Goh (Kralahome), Gary Wood (Prince Choulalonghorn), Craig Turbyfield, Rowan Lewis Mitchell, Aiko Kato, Makato Leahy, Charlotte Humphrey, Naomi Bailie, Farrah Hussain, Kaho Uchida, Misa Koide, Adam Denman, Matthew Cheney, Lori Hayley Fox, Yuki Ikezawa. Author Rodgers. Author Hammerstein. Producer John Stalker (for and on behalf of Music and Lyrics Limited). Promoter Curve Theatre Leicester. Director Paul Kerryson.

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