New cast announced for Disney’s THE LION KING UK and Ireland tour

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The UK & Ireland Tour of Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King will welcome new cast members from 5 September, it has been announced.

Joining the cast will be Aphiwe Nyezi (The Lion King, West End) as Simba, Brian Gilligan (The Lion King, UK tour) as Scar and Andre Jewson (The Lion King, International/Australian tour) as Zazu.

The newcomers join a talented international company who represent 17 countries around the world whilst the show plays its season in Birmingham, before moving on to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

They are joined by existing principal cast members Thandazile Soni as Rafiki, Jean-Luc Guizonne as Mufasa, Janique Charles as Nala (until 16 Sep), Nokwanda Khuzwayo as Nala (from 28 Sep), Alan McHale as Timon, and Carl Sanderson as Pumba.

Also joining the cast are Aleasha Grace, Francessca Daniella-Baker, Phumelele Jili, Joshua Lloyd, Abon Saliljan, Keorapetse Sebokolodi and Karlene Wray.

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