The King and I, now in Melbourne

The musical returns this month to Melbourne. (Photo by Daily Review)

For all the fans of musicals and Opera, the multi-award winning musical “The King and I” returns this month to Melbourne, at the Princess Theatre. This winning production was created in Australia  in 1996 and then conquered Broadway and London before touring the US and the UK.

The musical is based upon the Margaret Landon’s novel, Anna and the King; which is based upon the real life Anna Leonowens’ memoirs. Anna was an Indian-born British travel writer, educator, and social activist. The musical covers the cultural clashes between the King Mongkut of Siam (now Thailand) and the English governess he hired to teach his many children.

In this season, Lisa McCune  will play the role of English governess Anna Leonowens, and the King himself will be played by Jason Scott Lee. The Princess Theatre is at 163 Spring St, CBD, and tickets are available on the website thekingandimusical.com.au. The musical will be in the city until 17 August.

By Valter Ribeiro