Karim Zeroual to lead cast as King Julien in MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL

It has been announced that popular TV presenter, theatre performer and Strictly finalist Karim Zeroual will lead the cast of the brand-new tour of smash-hit family favourite Madagascar The Musical as the hilarious King Julien.

Karim said of playing King Julien: “I’m really excited, I love the film dearly, it’s one of my favourites. King Julien is such an iconic character I’m looking forward to getting down and ‘winding my body!’ to Move it Move it! Theatre is actually my one true love. I trained at theatre school and started my career in the West End. I’ve been doing a lot of TV recently so coming back to theatre feels like coming home There’s nothing like a live audience in front of you. I really can’t wait.”

Joining Karim on stage will be Laura Marie Benson as Kowalski, Francisco Gomes as Marty, Aidan Harkins (Swing), Joseph Hewlett as Alex, James Hilton (Ensemble), Gabriel Hinchliffe (Swing), Ella Howlett as Rico, Connor Keetley as Skipper/Maurice, Brogan McFarlane as Private/Mort, Joshua Oakes-Rogers as Melman, and Jarneia Richard-Noel as Gloria.

Additional dates for Barnstaple, Belfast, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, Inverness, Liverpool, Sheffield, Swansea, Wimbledon and Wolverhampton have also been added to the tour with the musical visiting a total of 31 venues across the UK and Ireland in 2023 and 2024.

Madagascar The Musical is directed by award-winning Kirk Jameson, with choreography by Fabian Aloise, musical supervision by Mark Crossland, puppet design by Max Humphries and puppet direction by Emma Brunton. It is based on original set designs by Tom Rogers.

Creative Producer of Madagascar for Selladoor, Stuart Glover, said: “We are delighted that Karim and this sensational cast will be joining us for the tour of Madagascar. We know our audiences are going to go wild for this perfect treat for the whole family.”

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