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Helen George

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The King and I is returning to the West End for a limited run in 2024. The Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical heads to the Dominion Theatre following on from its record-breaking season at the London Palladium and sell-out UK tour.

What is The King And I about?

The fifth musical by the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein, The King and I is a famous musical that opened on Broadway back in 1951. It tells the story of an English schoolteacher, Anna Leonowens, who travels to the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) in the 1860s to teach the children of the King of Siam. The musical explores the cultural clash and evolving relationship between Anna and King Mongkut. It delves into themes of tradition, modernisation, and love. With unforgettable musical numbers like 'Getting To Know You', 'Shall We Dance?' and 'I Whistle A Happy Tune', The King and I is a timeless classic and beloved musical for theatregoers.

It returns to the West End for the first time since a revival back in 2018 with a limited run at the Dominion Theatre in 2024.

The cast and creative of The King and I.

Starring in this exciting return to the West End are Helen George (Call The Midwife) and Darren Lee as the King. More cast are to be announced.

The new revival of The King and I is directed by Tony Award-winner Bart Sher (South Pacific, My Fair Lady). With books and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, the creative team includes Music by Richard Rodgers, set design by Michael Yeargan, costume design by Catherine Zuber, lighting design by Donald Holder, sound by Scott Lehrer, and orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennet.

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    Saturday, 2 March 2024

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    Children under the age of 5 cannot be admitted to the auditorium. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.

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The King and I reviews

4.7 out of 5 based on 225 reviews

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Latest customer reviews
Clever scenery and quick change, sound system excellent

Reviewed on 04 March 2024 by , Godalming, United Kingdom

Great evening.

Quality performance. Classic story with great singing and costume changes

Reviewed on 03 March 2024 by , Longfield, United Kingdom

Good show

Very good show, good acting and singing.

Reviewed on 03 March 2024 by , Leigh-on-sea, United Kingdom

Amazing show , very entertaining enjoyed every minute .

Reviewed on 03 March 2024 by , Northampton, United Kingdom

I have seen The King and I every time it comes to London. This was a good production. Most enjoyable.

Reviewed on 03 March 2024 by , Barnet, United Kingdom

If You Liked The Film, You Will Love This

Reviewed on 02 March 2024 by , Flat 19, Vesage Court 8a, Leather Lane, United Kingdom

Best musical ever

Fab

Reviewed on 02 March 2024 by , Cork, Ireland

The performers were all excellent. The dancers were phenomenal

Loved it all

Reviewed on 02 March 2024 by , Farnham Surrey, United Kingdom

Fabulous show

We loved the show especially tge King of Siam and his Son. The acting and singing of the King's Son was outstanding.

Reviewed on 02 March 2024 by , Sheerness, United Kingdom

Delightful show

We went mainly because of “Trixie”, but the whole show was amazing! She has a wonderful voice and in fact all of the singer was fantastic. Costumes, sound and orchestra all excellent!

Reviewed on 02 March 2024 by , Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Superb experience of all traditional values of musical theatre

So glad we managed to get there before the season for this show finished at the Dominion Theatre . A real treat .

Reviewed on 02 March 2024 by , Tonbridge, United Kingdom

Very enjoyable

Very uplifting to see, Colour and sound fabulous

Reviewed on 02 March 2024 by , Belstead Road, United Kingdom

Uplifting

A thoroughly enjoyable evening

Reviewed on 02 March 2024 by , Ware, United Kingdom

Outstanding

I absolutely loved the show , everyone was outstanding but Helen George was fantastic, her vocals are incredible & such clear diction , a really amazing performance

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , Woodhall Spa, United Kingdom

The King & I etc, etc, etc…

Loved everything about it! The orchestra, the acting, the costumes and the stage! Lots of laughter, and some very moving parts. Worth seeing and even worth seeing again.

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , London, United Kingdom

Fantastic!

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , Marseille, France

Must See

Wonderful singing and acting by everyone with Helen George as Anna being the icing on the cake

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Enjoyed enormously

I knew the show, of course... have even seen a similar production a few years ago. The two leads (the King and Anna) really brought the show to life with... ... his acting, ... his singing. The costumes and dancing of the assorted salves, children, etc... magical! I'm not sure I'd recommend the show for youngsters. I'm NOT one for "protecting" them... but I think the King's outbursts might be confusing, upsetting. And I think that some of the core themes, might not reach them, leaving them puzzled as to why they were watching this.

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , Chichester, United Kingdom

It was so nice !

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , London, United Kingdom

Wonderful Production Do Not Miss

Faultless production of this timeless show. All the Cast were wonderful. Amazing voices, and superb choreography and dances.

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Lovely production

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , Braintree, United Kingdom

A little dull

Great singing and costumes. Cute children. Disappointing sets the stage often completely empty. Felt too long at around 3 hours and overall dull and old fashioned . Not my favourite musical

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , Sidcup, United Kingdom

Don’t miss it!

A really fabulous show! The music, the performances were all amazing. I may go again!

Reviewed on 01 March 2024 by , Bromley, United Kingdom

Must be seen

Reviewed on 29 February 2024 by , Margate, United Kingdom

Great musical writing

Rogersand Hammerstein great

Reviewed on 29 February 2024 by , Glossop, United Kingdom

A wonderful experience

A great feel good musical, had a really lovely time

Reviewed on 29 February 2024 by , Peterborough, United Kingdom

Liked yh

Liked the show very much every thing about it. Singing was very very good by all the singers. Acting was excellent. All in all a lovely performance

Reviewed on 29 February 2024 by , Little Paxton, St. Neots, United Kingdom

Special

The show was amazing, it brought us all to tears at the end, brings back so many wonderful childhood memories of the film. Fantastic.

Reviewed on 29 February 2024 by , New Barnet, United Kingdom

Faithfully recreated.

A wonderfully told well loved story. The acting was brilliant. Even the small details from the film were included.

Reviewed on 29 February 2024 by , Fleet, United Kingdom

a bit long with too much dancing after the interval which was unnecessary

an excellent show beautifully presented but we did find it had too much Thai dancing and could have ended sooner. a 2 hour show is enough.

Reviewed on 29 February 2024 by , Slough, United Kingdom

Excellent Show

It was very professional. Lots of colour in the stage sets and costumes. Excellent acting. Loved it.

Reviewed on 28 February 2024 by , Upminster, United Kingdom

Totally Wonderful

Can’t rate this show highly enough, was a little skeptical about seeing this show on stage as I LOVE the film so much. However I needn’t have been. It was excellent, love the theatre, staff great, costumes, singing, dancing and acting amazing. Theatre was a little on the chilly side and as usual had to queue for the ladies as per norma.

Reviewed on 28 February 2024 by , Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Splendid day out- one, two, three

Excellent. Helen George is simply marvelous

Reviewed on 28 February 2024 by , Brentwood, United Kingdom

Creative

Reviewed on 28 February 2024 by , Croydon, United Kingdom

Wonderful, one of the best must-see shows in town

Reviewed on 27 February 2024 by , London, United Kingdom

Enjoyable evening

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Reviewed on 27 February 2024 by , Lincoln, United Kingdom

Great entertainment

Wonderful leading lady with a beautiful voice. A truly magical performance of timeless classic romantic songs.

Reviewed on 26 February 2024 by , Perpignan, France

Excellent show, really enjoyed it.

Reviewed on 26 February 2024 by , Oldham, United Kingdom

Ms

The seating could be better by designing the seats at a zigzag angle so that the front row seat does not block the viewer of the row behind it.

Reviewed on 25 February 2024 by , Cambridge, United Kingdom

A fabulous show with a very talented cast.

A fabulous show with a very talented cast. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. There were many laugh out loud moments, and some very touching moments. The child actors were absolutely wonderful throughout. Loved the costumes, and the dance routines. Some crystals could be added to Mrs Anna’s ball gown when she dances with the King to Shall We Dance, to give that extra sparkle and to contribute to the splendour of the moment. Helen George was amazing and captivating. Congratulations to you all. An outstanding success.

Reviewed on 25 February 2024 by , Banstead, United Kingdom

We missed it at the Lowry as away on holiday Fabulous show

Reviewed on 25 February 2024 by , Sutton, Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Sadly not as good as the movie

Seats were good with clear view - but uncomfortable given length of the show. Acting and vocals just a little average. Came away underwhelmed. Shame as had been looking forward to it.

Reviewed on 25 February 2024 by , Chelmsford, United Kingdom

A just see

Reviewed on 25 February 2024 by , Sittingbourne, United Kingdom

Wonderful

Excellent set. I enjoyed every moment of the show.

Reviewed on 25 February 2024 by , Woodhall Spa, United Kingdom

Excellent must see show

The show was excellent with a top cast. Great singing and acting.

Reviewed on 24 February 2024 by , Worcester, United Kingdom

A Joyous occasion

Everything about the show was great. Production, Acting, Music etc etc

Reviewed on 24 February 2024 by , Edgware, United Kingdom

Really enjoyable

Reviewed on 24 February 2024 by , Orpington, United Kingdom

A great afternoon in company with the King and I it's a bit of an old time oddity.

Plus side - some brilliant theatrical moments such as the arrival of the ship. Ensemble production at the end. All the children scenes. Absolute barn stormer of We kiss in the Shadow with Tuptim and Lun Tha. Worth coming just for that! Not so plus: Not much chemistry between Anna and The King - or the Captain or indeed anyone. (Others a pleasure to see Helen George in a leading roll). Oddly the Programme we bought did not have an order of musical numbers or who was singing then.

Reviewed on 23 February 2024 by , Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom

Fantastic!

The King and I is one of my favourite films and the stage performance lived up to my expectations, Helen George was amazing, as all the cast members.

Reviewed on 23 February 2024 by , Dunmow, United Kingdom

Amazing

Reviewed on 23 February 2024 by , Rye Road, United Kingdom

Classic

Reviewed on 23 February 2024 by , Watford, United Kingdom

Wonderfully done.

We thoughorly enjoyed the show, but we were absolutely freezing cold up in the circles, due to bad air-conditioning and people should be warned about it.

Reviewed on 22 February 2024 by , Crawthorne, Dorchester, United Kingdom

Well worth seeing

Reviewed on 22 February 2024 by , Colchester, United Kingdom

Must see

Reviewed on 22 February 2024 by , Reading, United Kingdom

King is great!

It was good

Reviewed on 22 February 2024 by , Ware, United Kingdom

Exceptional

The show is excellent and Helen George is a brilliant singer as are the other main characters. There were elements of comedy and it was an easy show to watch.

Reviewed on 22 February 2024 by , Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Something for everyone. Thoroughly enjoyable

Reviewed on 22 February 2024 by , Bracknell, United Kingdom

You don't have to know the film

Amazing show, I'd you've never seen the film it doesn't matter. If you have seen the film, you'll love it! This is a classic.

Reviewed on 21 February 2024 by , London, United Kingdom

great spectacle

Reviewed on 21 February 2024 by , Hull, United Kingdom

Wonderful singing, acting and laughter±

everything was right to make this theatre trip a memory of a lifetime!

Reviewed on 19 February 2024 by , Rowlands Castle, United Kingdom

Wonderful experience

Forgot the number of stairs. I have a disability and it wasn't until leaving I remembered you have lifts available. This information could be highlighted in the foyer. The show was superb and is one I could see again and again.

Reviewed on 19 February 2024 by , Bognor Regis, United Kingdom

AWSOME! COLOURFUL! SPECTACULAR!

Fantastic. Very long show..... might be worth taking an extra cushion.

Reviewed on 18 February 2024 by , Sudbury, United Kingdom

A delight from start to finish.

Reviewed on 18 February 2024 by , Pinner, United Kingdom

Excellent all round

Reviewed on 18 February 2024 by , Colchester, United Kingdom

It was more opera than general musical.

Shame it didn't stick to the original songs. Too many serious songs sung like opera to make it enjoyable for most kids

Reviewed on 18 February 2024 by , Polegate, United Kingdom

Wonderful show

Reviewed on 17 February 2024 by , London, United Kingdom

Loved it

The show was very well produced. Helen had the perfect voice for the Roger and Hammerstien music. Very enjoyable.

Reviewed on 16 February 2024 by , Peterborough, United Kingdom

A timeless classic!

Loved it, a great production of a timeless classic. Helen George was perfect in the lead role and had a superb voice. Very enjoyable show.

Reviewed on 16 February 2024 by , Hove, United Kingdom

Very entertaining.

Reviewed on 16 February 2024 by , Duluth, United States Of America

Excellent and thoroughly entertaining

Reviewed on 16 February 2024 by , Melbourn, United Kingdom

Lovely show

Sat in row P in the stalls...fab seats.lovely colourful show

Reviewed on 16 February 2024 by , Maidstone, United Kingdom

I feel that the death of the King was a bit rushed and could have been more poignant.

Reviewed on 15 February 2024 by , Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom

fantastic singing

A really good show. A simple story with wonderful songs and music to which the cast did more that good justice. Really good to see the theatre virtually full even for a matinee. A thoroughly enjoyable experience!

Reviewed on 15 February 2024 by , Medstead, United Kingdom

The King and I - thoroughly enjoyable

Reviewed on 15 February 2024 by , London, United Kingdom

Lovely

A little slow, but overall an enjoyable experience. Second act much more engaging.

Reviewed on 15 February 2024 by , Llandysul, United Kingdom

Superb performances by all

A spectacular show from start to finish. The orchestra were tremendous and together with the songs, carried the audience through a truly wonderful evening.

Reviewed on 15 February 2024 by , Pinner, United Kingdom

Wonderful production of King and l.

Very good from start to finish. We sat in H1 and H2. The view was excellent, only problem as always not lot of legroom. But hey ho it didn't spoil show. It was funny,sad and plenty of colour and costumes and wonderful singing.

Reviewed on 14 February 2024 by , Harrow, United Kingdom

Good production but a very dated show

Well acted and staged. Story is very dated

Reviewed on 14 February 2024 by , Edenbridge, United Kingdom

Nice

Reviewed on 14 February 2024 by , Knokke-heist, Belgium

Colourful

Reviewed on 14 February 2024 by , Clacton On Sea Essex, United Kingdom

Transported back to the golden years of Hollywood

Helen George was brilliant as Anna, beautiful powerful voice. First wife very good too. I don't think the King had enough magnetism or presence. Hard to beat Yul Bryner. I didn't feel the chemistry between Anna and King. Prince Yulalongchun had the right energy and stance. Tuptim would have looked more striking with hair up in traditional Siam style as well as Siam sari. Staging and scenery could have been more opulent. Seating was tight for legroom and no rails to help me climb up and down as I have MS. My tickets were not emailed to me either, despite ringing before hand. Orchestra were excellent. As usually sweets and snacks terribly over priced, more than double the high street, cinemas do the same but at least their ticket prices are less than £8.

Reviewed on 13 February 2024 by , Staines Upon Thames, United Kingdom

Beautiful story bought to life on stage

Saw The King and I with my friend, it didn’t disappoint. Beautifully told through theatre, dance & music. 3 hours (with a 20 minute interval) may seem long, but it needs to be that length to allow the relationship between The King and Anna to develop. Would recommend

Reviewed on 12 February 2024 by , Nottingham, United Kingdom

Watchable

£101.00 per person very over priced for the show. Don't close half the toilets off at the end of the show. Surely everyone will be out quicker if all toilets are open.

Reviewed on 11 February 2024 by , Fareham, United Kingdom

Lively extravaganza

Excellent singing and music. Spectacular dance sequences.

Reviewed on 11 February 2024 by , London, United Kingdom

Absolutely fabulous production. Loved it from start to finish.

Reviewed on 11 February 2024 by , Evesham, United Kingdom

An absolutely fantastic performance by everyone

Reviewed on 11 February 2024 by , Shanklin, United Kingdom

Highly entertaining

Reviewed on 11 February 2024 by , Lond, United Kingdom

Spectacular!

The staging snd performance are excep.

Reviewed on 11 February 2024 by , London, United Kingdom

A fabulous show

A show with amazing acting and singing as well as some humour

Reviewed on 10 February 2024 by , Sulhamstead, Reading, United Kingdom

Excellent performance

Reviewed on 10 February 2024 by , Whitstable, United Kingdom

Great night out!

Went to see Helen George tread the boards and boy can she sing, dance and play the proper English lady. She was accompanied by an excellent cast of singers and performers. A truly great night out on a wet London night.

Reviewed on 09 February 2024 by , Southampton, United Kingdom

A joyous show great songs that we reconise and keep in your head as you wend your way home

A show for all the family.The dancing superb and great acting by all in the show.Helen George does Really well hitting all the top notes A totally feel good show which is something we all need.

Reviewed on 09 February 2024 by , Sandwich, United Kingdom

Fabulous show

So pleased to see this - even better than expected- Helen George was fantastic, so pleased to see orchestra too. All singing was wonderful in this traditionally staged classic musical

Reviewed on 09 February 2024 by , Weymouth, United Kingdom

Full on old style musical

A wonderful performance. Somewhat too long but great value for money. Theatre staff very helpful

Reviewed on 09 February 2024 by , Liskeard, United Kingdom

Just wonderful.

Loved everything about the show. Brilliant acting, music, costumes and story.

Reviewed on 08 February 2024 by , Islip Kettering, United Kingdom

Spectacular

Everything was perfect from singing, acting, staging, costumes. Large queue to get in which was a bit chaotic.

Reviewed on 08 February 2024 by , Preston, United Kingdom

Enjoyable entertainment

Don’t miss, nice flowing storylines good all round entertainment

Reviewed on 08 February 2024 by , Peterborough, United Kingdom

Wonderful

Reviewed on 08 February 2024 by , Worthing, United Kingdom

Fantastic

Reviewed on 07 February 2024 by , Welwyn, United Kingdom

Such a lovely show

The staging was absolutely amazing - so very clever! The show was funny, the actors were brilliant, and the singing was phenomenal. I highly recommend this show!

Reviewed on 07 February 2024 by , Ilford, United Kingdom

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by Emmie Newitt | Thursday, December 14 2023, 09:33

Put the 20th January in your diary as the multi award-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein’s lavish production THE KING AND I returns to the West End for just 6 weeks only. The arrival follows a record-breaking season at the London Palladium and a sell-out UK tour.

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by Phil Willmott | Tuesday, July 17 2018, 14:17

Regular readers will know how much I was looking forward to this Broadway import. I saw the production at the Lincoln Centre in New York and, having once directed it myself, I was full of admiration for director Bartlett Sher, who made the storytelling so clear and the more old fashioned elements seem fresh and invigorated.

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Hello Young Lovers! New cast members are announced for THE KING AND I at the London Palladium

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The King and IThe buzz around the West End transfer of The Lincoln Center Theater’s production of THE KING AND I continues with the announcement of extra performances and new cast members.

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by Phil Willmott | Friday, January 19 2018, 20:32

The King and I One of the shows I'm most excited about seeing this year is the London transfer of the last Broadway production of THE KING AND I.

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