Why See The King And I?
Shall we dance?
A Far-Eastern romance beckons between a hard-hearted king and a widowed English governess
Following a triumphant and award-winning runs on Broadway and on the West End, this Tony-winning revival is touring the UK! Don't miss your chance to see this stunning production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic live on stage near you!
What is it about?
Anna Leonowens is a widowed English teacher, who is charged with teaching the King of Siam's (now Thailand) hundred-strong royal offspring. Upon arrival in the country, Anna and her son Louis find the culture overwhelmingly different from their own, and the King himself to be a severe and strict employer. Though their relationship is initially marked by conflict and tension, eventually a bond begins to grow between the King and Anna that blossoms into a mutual respect and later attraction; however, can they both overcome their clash of cultures and propriety for the sake of love?
Getting to know The King and I - A brief history
When The King and I originally opened in March 1951, Rodgers and Hammerstein both had serious doubts. Originally joking that audiences were only coming to see if it was better than their previous hit South Pacific, the immediate response allayed their fears. The King and I went on to become an overnight hit, and has played to audiences from Broadway to Bangkok, while its film adaptation, famous for Yul Brenner's commanding performance opposite Deborah Kerr in her voluminous ball-gowns, won five Academy Awards.
Additional Information
Dates
Opening night: 10 December 2019
Audience
Suitable for ages 10 years and older
Run time
Two hours 55 minutes including an interval
And before you stop reading
Images are taken from the West End production and as such, they do not reflect the casting for the UK tour.
Cast and Creative
Cast
Jose Llana as The King
Annalene Beechey as Anna
Creative
Directed by Bartlett Sher
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammersetin II
What you thought
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