The Lion King JR.
September/October 2023, Richmond School of Arts
The Lion King JR tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colourful cast of characters including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar. The Lion King JR features everyone's favourite songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award®-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and more.
Director: Tyson Moon
Music Director: David Catterall
Choreographer: Melanie Kerr
Production Manager: Karen Jack
Stage Manager: Jake Elston
Assistant Production Manager: Lochlan Falzon
Assistant Director: Alana Kenn
Assistant Music Director: Tahlia McGown
Assistant Choreographer: Judith Okereafor
Assistant Stage Manager: Claudia Thomas
Rafiki: Ceecee Duru
Simba: Sam Wright
Nala: Chelsea Weldon
Young Simba: Zac Wardrop
Young Nala: Eva De Los Angeles
Mufasa: Tyrese Arriaga
Scar: Lochlan Falzon
Zazu: Bonnie Sherriff
Timon: Kaylie Camilleri
Pumbaa: Chantelle Tabone
Sarabi: Maya Watkins/Lana Testoni
Sarafina: Bella Sidoruk/Jessie Hicks
Shenzi: Molly Weaver/Charli Terry
Banza: Isabella Cobban/Amanda Lopez
Ed: Erica Loizou/Max Wand
Featured Dancers:
Aaliyah Thurtell
Annabel Forbes
April Myers
Chiamaka Duru
Hayley Fox
Jack Smith
Klancy Godsell
Violet Godsell
Ensemble:
Ashleigh Adams
Brooke Wiles
Cameron Clarke
Cleo Franco-Lang
Evelyn Clarke
Francesco Di Leo
Henry Cassim
Jasmine Adams
Macy Hope
Olivia Adams
Owen McDonagh
Samuel Forbes
Sophie Jack
Trilby Hope
Abbey Hunt
Angellina Leaga
Boleyn Veitch
Elizabeth Baker
Elle Neilson
Hayley Phielix
Imogen Murray
Manny De Los Angeles
Olivia Lombardi
Raphael De Los Angeles
Talia-Jayne Lawler
Alana Kenn
Tyler Hunt
Viktoria Cini
Understudies:
Rafiki: Erica Loizou
Simba: Jack Smith
Nala: Sophie Jack
Young Simba: Owen McDonagh
Young Nala: Annabel Forbes
Mufasa: Cameron Clarke
Scar: Cameron Clarke
Zazu: Violet Godsell
Timon: Klancy Godsell
Pumbaa: Isabella Cobban
Pit Singers:
Abbey Hunt
Alana Kenn
Angellina Leaga
Bella Sidoruk
Cameron Clarke
Cleo Franco-Lang
Erica Loizou
Jessie Hicks
Lana Testoni
Maya Watkins
Molly Weaver
Sophie Jack
Tahlia McGown
Fantasia Showstoppers’ Production of Disney’s THE LION KING JR.
Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice
Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Hans Zimmer
Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor
Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics and “Luau Hawaiian Treat” written by Will Van Dyke
“It’s a Small World” written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
Photography Credit: InTouch Photography