Full casting has been announced for the new musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale, The Jungle Book, playing at The Watermill from 18 November-31 December.

Adapted, directed and choreographed by Tom Jackson Greaves, the theatre is also offering families the chance of Pyjama Performances on Sundays 19 and 26 December, Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Friday 31 December - 5pm shows that they can bring their children to for a theatrical bedtime story.

The cast includes Peter Ashmore as ‘Shere Khan’ alongside Alexander Bean as ‘Kaa / Councilor Wolf’, Philippa Hogg as ‘Bagheera’, Guido Garcia Lueches as ‘Tabaqui’, Rowena Lennon as ‘Baloo’, and Karishma Young as ‘Mowgli’.

A joyful story about acceptance and finding your place in the world, join Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa, Tabaqui and the monkeys as they swing through the treetops and dance to the sounds of the jungle!

The Jungle Book features poetry and lyrics by Sanah Ahsan, with composition by Dom Coyote, set and costume design by Jasmine Swan, and lighting by Andrew Exeter.

Tom Jackson Greaves said: “After being an Associate Artist of the Watermill Theatre for the past 5 years, it makes me unbelievably happy to be working on my 10th production at the theatre and my first as Director. It truly is one of my favourite theatres in the country. The Watermill emanates magic through its history and the team have a deep-rooted desire to push the boundaries of what the space can do. The Jungle Book is a tale I have fallen in love with and hope that our production will bring a universal serving of joy whilst telling a story that oozes themes of acceptance, growth, understanding and love. I cannot wait to share it with our audiences!”

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