The King and I
FINAL CURTAIN CALL
This show is no longer running.
Don’t miss the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I, now playing at The London Palladium until 29 September 2018.
Making their West End debuts are the original Broadway stars; reprising her Tony Award-winning performance and ‘Broadway musical’s undisputed Queen’ (The Sunday Times), Kelli O’Hara (Anna), Tony and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (The King). The role of Lady Thiang will be shared by Ruthie Ann Miles (who won a Tony Award for her performance on Broadway) and stage and screen actress Naoko Mori (Torchwood, Everest, Absolutely Fabulous). Also joining the cast are major Japanese film and television star Takao Osawa as the Kralahome, trusted adviser to The King of Siam, and West End star of Aladdin, Dean John-Wilson and Na-Young Jeon as the young lovers, Lun Tha and Tuptim.
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.
With one of the finest scores ever written including; Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance, and featuring a company of over 50 world-class performers, The King and I is a testament to the lavish heritage of gloriously romantic musical theatre.
The greatest musical from the golden age of musicals. A once in a life time opportunity – book now for performances to 29th September.
Important information
RUNNING TIME 2 hours, 55 minutes (including a 20 min interval)
The auditorium has an air cooling system.
AGE RECOMMENDATION 5+ This show is recommended for an audience of all ages. As an advisory to adults who may bring young people, the show is suitable for ages 5 and up. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Babes-in-arms are not admitted to the auditorium. All children must be old enough to occupy their own seats.
Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. This schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.
‘Five stars for a sumptuous King and I. Book now. It’s a hit’
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