The King and I: from Siam to Leeds Grand Theatre!
The Grand Theatre Leeds is hosting a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical The King and I, performed by the Leeds Amateur Operatic Society (LAOS).
The performance will run from Tuesday 17th November to Saturday 21st November 2009, showing at 7.15pm each evening with a matinee on the Saturday at 2.15pm.
Previously the musical theatre company LAOS has performed musicals such as Oliver!, Ragtime and Hello Dolly, and this will be the 102nd show that they have brought to The Grand Theatre.
The Rodgers and Hammerstein family musical is based on the book Anna and the King of Siam, by Margaret Langdon, and first opened on Broadway in 1951. The enchanting story follows Anna Leonowens and her son Louis as they travel to Siam, following the death of her husband, to take up the post of governess to the King’s many children.
Famously brought to the screen in 1956 starring Deborah Kerr as Anna and Yul Brynner as the King, The King and I features many well-known songs such as “Getting to Know You”, “Whistle a Happy Tune”, “Shall We Dance?”, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera!
LAOS are returning to the Grand Theatre Leeds from their succesful stint at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, where they performed The Producers, described by The Evening Post as “a golden nugget of musical theatre”.
The King and I by LAOS is sure to be another fantastic family show.
Ticket Prices for The King and I range from £11 – £27.50
For further information follow the links below or telephone the Box Office on 0844 848 2706.