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 YoungbloodCreatives/Company
Book by(s):
Roger Allers,
Irene MecchiMusic(s):
Elton John,
Tim Rice,
Lebo M,
Mark Mancina,
Hans ZimmerDesign(s):
Julie Taymor,
Richard Hudson,
Michael WardCompany:
Walt DisneyDirector:
Julie TaymorCostume(s):
Julie Taymor,
Julie Taymor (mask and puppet),
Michael Curry (mask and puppet)
Choreographer:
Garth FaganLighting:
Donald Holder