Details

The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity. Simba is the young lion, his wicked uncle is Scar and his father, killed by his uncle, is King Mustafa. The Lion King website.

Cast/Performers

Josette Bushell-Mingo (Rafiki), Stephanie Charles (Shenzi), Rob Edwards (Scar), Martyn Ellis (Pumbaa), Simon Gregor (Timon), Gregory Gudgeon (Zazu), Christopher Holt (Ed), Paulette Ivory (Nala), Cornell John (Mufasa), Paul J Medford (Banzai), Roger Wright (Simba), Daniel Anthony, Ross Coates, Nathalie Emmanuel, Dominique Moore, Pippa Bennet-Warner, Luke Youngblood

Creatives/Company

Book by(s): Roger Allers, Irene Mecchi
Music(s): Elton John, Tim Rice, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Hans Zimmer
Design(s): Julie Taymor, Richard Hudson, Michael Ward
Company: Walt Disney
Director: Julie Taymor
Costume(s): Julie Taymor, Julie Taymor (mask and puppet), Michael Curry (mask and puppet)
Choreographer: Garth Fagan
Lighting: Donald Holder