FROZEN
The Broadway adaptation of Disney's Frozen is to transfer into the Theatre Royal Drury Lane later this year reopening the recently closed West End theatre, which is undergoing a £45 million refurbishment and renovation project. Pretty Woman and Les Miserables star Samantha Barks is to play ice Princess Elsa/ Jenna Lee-James from 23rd August while Barks is on maternity leave and due to return in 2024. with.Emily Lane playing her sister Anna/Laura Dawkes from 27 September,. They will be joined by Craig Gallivan as Olaf, Djavan van de Fliert as Kristoff/Jammy Kasongo from 27 September Continuing as part of the ensemble are Rhianne Alleyne, Marianne Bardgett, Rebecca Botterill, Laura Emmitt, Jemal Felix, Jordan Fox, Molly Francis, Matt Gillett, Dominic Adam Griffin, Jordan Livesey, Isabella Glanznig Santos, Ben Irish (Pabbie), Justin-Lee Jones, Aoife Kenny, Harriet Samuels, Jacqui Sanchez (Queen Iduna), Jak Skelly (Oaken/Bishop), Caitlin Tipping, Anna Woodside, and Rodney Vubya. They will be joined by Oliver Brenin, Ashley J Daniels (King Agnarr), Lizzy-Rose Esin-Kelly (Bulda), George Hinson, Jonathan Milton, and Ed Wade.
The eight young Annas and Elsas will be played by Minaii Barrowes (young Elsa), Kanon Narumi (young Anna), Sasha Watson-Lobo (young Elsa), Asanda Masike (young Anna), Freya Scott (young Elsa), Ellie Shenker (young Anna), Tilly-Raye Bayer (young Elsa) and Summer Betson (young Anna).
Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, the show originally opened on Broadway in March 2018 and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical. Music and lyrics for the musical are from Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, with a book by Jennifer Lee.
Based on the 2013 film, the story centres on the relationship between two sisters Elsa and Anna, who are princesses. Elsa has magical powers to freeze objects and people, which she cannot control. After inheriting the throne, Elsa flees, causing the kingdom to become frozen in an eternal winter, and nearly kills her sister. She must sacrifice and show true love to save the day.
The new production is directed by Michael Grandage (Tony Award winner (Red) and director of three Olivier Award-winning Outstanding Musicals (Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel and Guys and Dolls)with set and costume designs by Christopher Oram, lighting design by Natasha Katz, and choreography by Tony Award winner Rob Ashford (Thoroughly Modern Millie). Sound design is by Peter Hylenski, video design by Finn Ross, puppet design by Michael Curry, and musical supervision and arrangements by Stephen Oremus.
Buy tickets for Frozen which is now booking until June 2024, with booking for new dates from Friday 15 September at 10am.
Wed - Sat: 7:00pm | Thu & Sat: 2.30pm |
HOW TO GET TO FROZEN
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Catherine Street
London, WC2B 5JF
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Tubes : Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) Train: Charing Cross |
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Masterpark Chinatown. This theatre participates in the Theatreland Q-Park Scheme |
DISABLED ACCESS TO FROZEN
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Infra-red system with headsets. Induction loop at Box Office. Headsets available in the foyer. |
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Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff can also dog-sit up to four dogs per performance in the Manager's office. |
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Entrance to theatre through door on Russell Street which leads into the left of the Stalls. Four spaces for wheelchairs users, L1 and 35 and K1 and 35, companions can sit in the same row. Transfer seating to aisle seats, wheelchairs can be stored in the Stalls store room (maximum of two scooter transferees). Stair lift also available (transfer) |
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Adapted toilet to the left inside Russell Street entrance, beside the Stalls. |