The King and I

The King and I Edinburgh has now finished.  The tour will be moving to Leeds Grand Theatre between 29th October and 9th November. Tickets are available now.

The King and I Edinburgh Playhouse Tour Debut

Following a sold-out season at the London Palladium, the Lincoln Center Theater’s critically-acclaimed production of The King and I goes on tour. The run debuts at the Edinburgh Playhouse, with future dates planned throughout the UK and Ireland.

The History of The King and I

Hailing from the golden age of musical theatre, The King And I is loved by audiences and critics alike. Its score features well-known classics such as Getting to Know You and Shall We Dance. Based on the novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon, The King and I was the fifth musical by creative team Rodgers and Hammerstein. The musical premiered on Broadway on March 29th 1951 and ran for nearly three years, making it the fourth longest-running Broadway musical in history at the time. Despite the duo’s doubts, the musical became an instant hit. It went on to win Tony Awards for Best Featured Actor, Best Actress and Best Musical. The 1956 film adaption starring Yul Brenner and Deborah Kerr won five Academy Awards. Since then, it has enjoyed many tours, revivals and awards.

The Story

Set in Bangkok in the 1860s, The King and I follows the story of Anna, a widowed British schoolteacher hired by the King of Siam (now Thailand). She is charged with the task of teaching his many wives and offspring. At first, Anna finds the country and its culture very different from her own. She considers her employer strict, and her relationship with the King is fraught with tension and conflict. However, over time, they begin to form a bond built on mutual respect. Eventually, it becomes an attraction to which neither party can admit.

The Production

After receiving nominations for six Olivier Awards and enjoying successful runs on Broadway and the West End, the Lincoln Center Theater’s production was dubbed as ‘the theatrical event of 2018’. Produced by Howard Panter for Trafalgar Theatre Productions and directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher (My Fair Lady and South Pacific on Broadway), critics have dubbed the production ‘ravishing’ and ‘sumptuous’. With mesmerising performances by the West End’s Annalene Beechey as Anna and Broadway’s Jose Llana as The King, the production is a stunning celebration of romantic musical theatre.

The Edinburgh Playhouse

The Edinburgh Playhouse was originally a cinema when it opened in 1929. In 1980, the site became a fully functional theatre. Since then, it has hosted fantastic musicals, including Mamma Mia and Les Misérables. So, book now to witness the sensational revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse today!

Additional

• Show Information

  Directed by
  Bartlett Sher

  Based on the book by
  Margaret Landon

  Music by
  Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein

• Performance Times

  Thursday 17th October: 7:30 PM (audio described performance)
  Friday 18th October: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM
  Saturday 19th October: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM
  Sunday 20th October: NO PERFORMANCES
  Monday 21st October: 7:30 PM
  Tuesday 22nd October: 7:30 PM
  Wednesday 23rd October: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM (signed performance)
  Thursday 24th October: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM (captioned performance)
  Friday 25th October: 7:30 PM
  Saturday 26th October: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM

• Getting your tickets

  During booking, you may choose to print your tickets at home, receive them by post or collect them from the box office.

• Theatre Information

  The Edinburgh Playhouse has a seating capacity of 3,059. It has an in-house bar.

• Cancellation Policy

  Tickets cannot be cancelled, amended or rescheduled.