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.

Shrek the Musical Opens at Drury Lane

The West End’s latest blockbuster, Shrek the Musical, opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Tuesday night. A host of celebrities attended the green carpet event (yes, they really had one!) as the show defied a nearby fire at a building on the Strand which caused traffic diversions and the cancellation of the evening performance of Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre.

Based on William Steig’s book Shrek! and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animation film of the same title, Shrek the Musical is the hilarious story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who must rescue a princess from a fearsome dragon in order to appease a short-tempered ruler and reclaim the deed to his land. Nigel Lindsay stars as the loveable ogre Shrek, Amanda Holden plays feisty Princess Fiona, Richard Blackwood is the talkative donkey and Nigel Harman gets down on his knees as despicable Lord Farquaad.

Paul Taylor for the Independent

“Shrek the Musical is a glorious tease, fielding tap-dancing Pied Piper rats and prisoners hand-jiving through wooden stocks. It's genuinely moving, too, in the way it resolves, because love prompts Princess Fiona to accept her ugly ogre side rather than through the usual transformation of plainness into dazzling good looks.”

Charles Spencer for the Telegraph

“The show’s use of fairy story characters, who pitch up as squatters in Shrek’s swamp, is deliciously funny, and Tim Hatley’s lurid designs are often spectacular, not least the huge and amorous purple dragon that flies not only around the stage but over the heads of the audience.”

Quentin Letts for the Daily Mail

“Big thumbs-up immediately for Nigel Lindsay as Shrek. His accent is a bit wobbly – he doesn’t seem to know if he is Scottish or from Yorkshire – but he makes Shrek thoroughly amiable. All this with two green trumpets for ears, a vast belly and a flatulence problem the equal of any Maharajah of Vindaloo.”

Now Booking at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Shrek the Musical evening shows are held on Monday and Wednesday through to Saturday at 7.30pm, with matinee shows on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 3pm.

Buy Shrek Matinee Tickets here.

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Posted by Hannah on Thursday 16th June 2011 at 1:35PM

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