The King and I
From: Friday, 3rd December 2010
To: Saturday, 15 January 2011
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Synopsis
The 1951 classic is based on a diary, entitled Anna and the King, which tells the story of young Westerner Anna Leonowens who is brought to the court of the king of Siam to become the tutor for his children. The musical, which was made into a film starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner in 1956, features several classic songs including "Shall We Dance", "Getting to Know You", "Hello Young Lovers" and "I Whistle a Happy Tune".
Our Review:
13 December 2010
Everything about this production yells spectacle. From the opening Rank-style gong to the closing image shrinking cinematically to a pinpoint, we’re in grand-scale, filmic territory complete with screen projections, giant sets and lavish costumes.
Director Paul Kerryson makes fabulous use of all Curve’s opportunities, filling the enormous stage with thronging crowds, vast golden Buddhas and more satin than Graham Norton’s wardrobe. His clever exploitation of wonderful theatrical devices and every last inch of the space makes for a visual feast that begins before the overture has even sounded a note and lasts until the final dramatic curtain.
Designer Sara Perks has pulled out all the stops, beautifully aided by lighting (Philip Gladwell) and some crystal-clear sound (Ben Harrison), all of which contributes in a major way to the stunning success of the show.
If I tell you that everything from an elephant to fireworks is somehow evoked on the ve...
Cast
Creative
Rodgers (Author)
Hammerstein (Author)
East Midlands Trains (Corporate Sponsor)
Paul Kerryson (Director)
Julian Kelly (Musical Director)
David Needham (Choreographer)
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