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The costumes and puppetry are stunning, bringing to life everything from the iconic lions even through to the grass. If you’ve only seen the classic 1994 Disney film (or the newer 2019 film) of The Lion King it might be hard to imagine how the Pride Lands of Africa could fit onto a stage, but from that first opening note of ‘The Circle of Life’ you are utterly transported. Image - Disney's The Lion King, credit Catherine Ashmore

The Lion King tells the story of young Simba and his journey to become the king he was born to be. Julie Taymor’s internationally celebrated and multi-award-winning stage adaptation of The Lion King opened on Broadway in 1997 and it has since played in more than 100 cities in 20 countries on every continent except Antarctica. “Jalen Lyndon Hunter (alternating with Charlie Kahler) as young Prince Simba effects the kind of dimension that matches Taymor’s multidimensional costumes.After the success of its last two sell out seasons at Bristol Hippodrome, The Lion King is roaring back to Bristol once again. These young actors connected, I’m sure, with many parents in the audience who could see a tiny bit of their own children on the stage.”

We laughed, we were scared for them, we rejoiced when they were free from danger, and we mourned with Hunter. “Young Simba and Young Nala played by Jaylen Lyndon Hunter and Nia Mulder were a dynamic duo that kept the audience on their toes as only two young cubs can. “Charlie Kahler and Kalandra Rhodes were positively adorable as Young Simba and Young Nala respectively” “The audience could feel the emotional connection between young Simba, played by Jordan Pendleton, and Mufasa, played by Gerald Ramsey.”

His exuberance in “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and eager dancing in “Hakuna Matata” were both a pleasure to watch.” Hunter has magnetism to spare, and he easily carried the first act on his young shoulders. “Jaylen Lyndon Hunter was a treat as Young Simba.

“… Hunter, who played young Simba on opening night, has professional level skills, an easy and natural manner, and spot-on timing.” Both did an excellent job bringing these youthful cubs to life on stage.” “I have to give a special shout-out to Jackson Hayes and Jaxyn Demasco, who played Young Simba and Young Nala at the performance I attended.

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