Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’ returns to the National Children's Theatre

702’s Bongani Bingwa speaks with Mkhululi Mabija, Director of Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’.

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By popular demand, ‘The Lion King JR’ returns to the National Children’s Theatre.

Families can look forward to unforgettable music, beloved characters, and an epic story of courage and destiny. 

“We’ve really found ways of making this show appropriate [for the kids]... our little ones can really savour all the moments in it.”

– Mkhululi Mabija, Director

“We’ve also added some South African nuances into it, like the dances and the choreography, how the kids speak... there are some familiarities that the children in the audience will have.”

– Mkhululi Mabija, Director

‘The Lion King JR’ will run at the National Children’s Theatre from 26 April to 11 May.

Tickets are available on the Quicket website here. 

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