Details

One of literature's most enduring classics is brought vividly to the stage in this exciting adventure of Mowgli who is raised by caring wolves, befriended by Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear, and threatened by Shere Khan, the sinister tiger. In this action packed play, filled with excitement and humour, The Jungle Book highlights the struggle of good versus evil, the worth of friendship and the importance of loyalty and other values required for surviving the 'law of the jungle'.

Cast/Performers

Mitesh Soni (Mowgli), Steven Castelaz (Tima), Yasmin Kadi (Kaa), Benedict Martin (Shere Khan), Amy Maynard (Raksha / Messua), Lyndsey Orr (Snag), Philip Scutt (Tabaqui), Michael Wagg (Arkela), Matt Weyland (Baloo / Baldeo), Declan Wilson (Bagheera)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Rudyard Kipling
Company: The Birmingham Stage Company
Adapted by: Stuart Paterson
Music(s): BB Cooper, Gidon Fineman (orchestration and additional music)
Lyrics: Barb Jungr
Director: Neal Foster
Design(s): Jackie Trousdale, Peter Elliot (animal movement)
Lighting: Jason Taylor
Choreographer: Ken Oldfield
Sound: Tom Lishman
Costume: Gemma Ewans