The Jungle Book

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

Rudyard Kipling's classic story about Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Sher Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the boy to the man village for his safety. But the jungle holds dangers and surprises for them all - and Mowgli's extraordinary adventure has just begun! Based on the adored children's classic by Rudyard Kipling, Theatre by the Lake is excited to present Jessica Swale's acclaimed stage adaptation of The Jungle Book. Featuring loveable characters, catchy songs and charming puppetry, this playful tale of adventure, friendship and belonging is the perfect treat for all the family this Christmas.

Cast/Performers

Hannah Azuonye (Bagheera), Umar Butt (Hiran / Snicker), Maya Dhokia (Mowgli), Elizabeth Green (Akeela / Kaa), Darren Kuppan (Shere Khan), Jordan Pearson (Baloo), Evie Whybrow (Raksha / Larker), Imogen Greenwood (Swing), Conor Neaves (Swing)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Rudyard Kipling
Producer: Theatre by the Lake (by arrangement with Children's Theatre Partnership / Fiery Angel Limited London)
Adapted by: Jessica Swale
Music(s): Joe Stilgoe, Matthew Malone (music supervisor / arrangements / orchestrations)
Director(s): Kash Arshad, Jennifer Kay (movement), Kaitlin Howard (fight), Maia Kirkman-Richards (puppets), Mark Macey (assistant), Liv Barr (casting)
Design(s): TK Hay, Simeon Miller (LX), Maia Kirkman-Richards (puppets)
Sound: Roly Botha
Other: Joe White (aerial consultant)