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Performance times:
MON
19:30
TUE
No show
WED
19:30
THU
15:00 19:30
FRI
19:30
SAT
15:00 19:30
SUN
15:00

Show starts:
6th May 2011
Show ends:
19th February 2012
Run time:
2:15
Venue:
Drury Lane Theatre Royal

 

Shrek The Musical

Swamp dwelling ogre Shrek, in a faraway kingdom, embarks on a life-changing adventure in order to reclaim the deed to his land. Shrek is joined on his journey by a wise-cracking donkey who will not stop talking. This unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues the feisty Princess Fiona and learns that real friendship and true love arent only found in fairy tales.

The musical is based on the story and characters from William Steigs book Shrek! and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animation filmShrek, the first chapter in the series of irreverent fairy tales. The show features all new songs as well as the classic 'Im a Believer'. The show played on Broadway from December 2008 to January 2010 and was nominated for 8 Tony Awards. The show iscurrently embarking on a tour of 60 cities across the United States.

 

Shrek The Musical, at The Drury Lane Theatre, London

In a faraway kingdom a swamp-dwelling ogre named Shrek embarks on a life-changing adventure in order to reclaim the deed to his land. Shrek is joined on his journey by a wise-cracking donkey who will not stop talking. Our unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, recues the feisty Princess Fiona and learns that real friendship and true love aren’t only found in fairy tales. 

Cast Update:

 Kimberley Walsh will play Princess Fiona from 5th October 2011 until 27th February 2012

Shrek The Musical cannot guarantee a particular cast member will be performing.

Access Performances:

Thursday 19th January 2012 at 7.30pm will be signed
Thursday 26th January 2012 at 7.30pm will be audio-described

Age Guidance:

Age Recommendation: 5+ (No under 4 year olds will be admitted)

Shrek The Musical is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, the show is suitable for ages 5 and up.  It is the policy of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane that any child under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Shek the Musical: Cast Update

The cast for next year's London production of Shrek the Musical has been confirmed. Nigel Harman and Nigel Lindsay will play the roles of evil ruler Lord Farquaar and loveable ogre Shrek respectively.

The two Nigel's join Amanda Holden (Princess Fiona) and Richard Blackwood (Donkey) in the show, which is set to open at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, sometime in June. 

Nigel Harman Nigel Lindsay

Shrek the Musical - A Broadway Hit!

Already a Broadway hit, and winner of Tony and Desk Drama Awards, Shrek the Musical tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who sets out on a journey to reclaim his land, which is overrun by fairytale creatures exiled by the dastardly Lord Farquaar. Along the way he meets a talkative Donkey and the ruthless Lord, a man who's even shorter than his temper! Meanwhile, the feisty Princess Fiona is trapped in a tower, awaiting rescue from a handsome prince. 

Shrek the Musical

Dreamworks Back a Great Idea

The Broadway show came about when acclaimed Director Sam Mendes, a huge fan of the original film, suggested the idea of creating a musical to Dreamworks head honcho, Jeffrey Katzenberg.

Shrek the Musical features a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie), and will be directed by Tony Award nominee Jason Moore (Avenue Q) and Rob Ashford (Promises, Promises).

Posted by Ben on Friday 3rd September 2010 at 1:12PM

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