The Lion King

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Event The Lion King
Venue Regent Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
First Date 15 February 2015
Opening Date 19 February 2015
Last Date 12 July 2015
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Brilliantly re-imagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney's beloved film is transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience which has won over 70 major international theatre awards.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Mask
Animal and Bird Imitation
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Garth Fagan Choreographer
Elton John Composer
Tim Rice Composer
Julie Taymor Director
Donald Holder Lighting Designer
Elton John Lyricist
Tim Rice Lyricist
Julie Taymor Lyricist
Michael Ward Make-up Designer Hair design
Richard Montgomery Musical Director
Nick Afoa Performer simba
Russell Dykstra Performer pumbaa
Cameron Goodall Performer zazu
Josslynn Hlenti Performer nala
Andre Jewson Performer ed
Scott Maurice Performer Mufasa
Jamie McGregor Performer timon
Ruvarashe Ngwenya Performer shenzi
Adrian Pulvirenti Performer Young Simba
Josh Quong Tart Performer scar
Terry Yeboah Performer banzai
Buyisile Zama Performer Rafiki
Julie Taymor Puppet Designer
Julie Taymor Puppet Designer
Richard Hudson Set Designer
Matthew Henderson Stage Manager
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information A further 34 people were ensemble or swing performers as well as covers/understudies
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme
Web Ticketmaster and Disney website
Event Identifier 109569
Dataset AusStage