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Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah Will Join THE LION KING in London This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

The award-winning West End production of Disney’s THE LION KING will welcome Owen Chaponda (Back to the Future; The Colour Purple) and Merryl Ansah (Heathers; Crazy for You), who will step into the iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’, this spring.

Kyle Richardson and More Join the Cast of THE LION KING UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

The UK and Ireland Tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome 12 new members to its cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers this winter. The award winning landmark musical is currently playing a season at Manchester Palace until 11 March, where over 300,000 people will experience the show during the only North West dates.

THE LION KING Extends Season at Manchester Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022

The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland and Manchester Theatres have announced on sale dates for a seven week extension of the musical THE LION KING, opening at the Palace Theatre later this year.

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Will Lead THE LION KING UK and Ireland Tour; Full Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021

The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the landmark musical THE LION KING, including a first look at their new Simba played by Stephenson Ardern-Sodje.

Broadway Books: 10 Books on Black Theatre - Monologues, Plays, History, and More!
by BWW Special - Jun 21, 2020

We've rounded up 10 books about Black theatre to read and educate yourself while in quarantine. 

THE LION KING Begins Second UK And Ireland Tour At The Bristol Hippodrome
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2019

The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland began their UK and Ireland tour of the landmark musical THE LION KING at The Bristol Hippodrome last night, Thursday 12 September. The tour will continue on to Edinburgh, Bradford, Cardiff and Southampton with further dates to be announced in due course

Disney's THE LION KING Announces Casting For UK And Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2019

The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland has today announced the principal company for the UK and Ireland tour of the landmark musical THE LION KING which will open in Bristol in September 2019 before moving on to Edinburgh in December 2019. Further cities will be announced in due course.

Hamm & Clov Closes ARDNAGLASS ON THE AIR, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2010

Hamm & Clov Stage Company will present a new production Irish Playwright Jimmy Kerr's exceedingly acclaimed and extremely hilarious Irish smash hit comedy 'ARDNAGLASS ON THE AIR' as part of the third annual 1st Irish Festival.

Hamm & Clov Presents ARDNAGLASS ON THE AIR, 9/13-25
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2010

Hamm & Clov Stage Company will present a new production Irish Playwright Jimmy Kerr's exceedingly acclaimed and extremely hilarious Irish smash hit comedy 'ARDNAGLASS ON THE AIR' as part of the third annual 1st Irish Festival.