The Lion King

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

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

Stephenson Arden-Sodje (Simba), Nokwanda Khuzwayo (Nala|), Alan Mchale (Timon), Owain Rhys Davies (Ed), Matthew Forbes (Zazu), Jean-Luc Guizonne (Mufasa), Richard Hurst (Scar), Rebecca Omogbehin (Shenzi), Thandazile Soni (Rafiki), Carl Sanderson (Pumbaa), Simon Trinder (Banzai)

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
Company: Walt Disney
Director: Julie Taymor
Lighting: Donald Holder
Costume: Taymor
Choreographer: Garth Fagan