A local version of the famous Broadway show Lion King, directed by Eve Buscaglia will hit the stage of Swami Vivekananda centre in Pailles on June 2 and 3.

In the wake of the success of Cats, Alladin and Moulin rouge this year the Mauritian public will be treated to the most popular Walt Disney cartoon Lion King. The show will be an explosion of lights and colours, songs and special effects, that will engage the public for ninety minutes.

About the show

56 dancers, 12 artists and 14 walk-on extras making a total of 80 people on stage. 200 colourful costumes. 500 hours of rehearsal resulting in a show over 25 scenics views under the supervision of Eelco de Jong.

According to Ms Buscaglia, performing the show at the Swami Vivekananda Centre, instead of Club Med and Plaza, was a huge challenge a she believed that Lion King will be hugely popular and wanted to ensure that there was enough room to accommodate as many people as possible.

Source : News on Sunday - june 2-8 2006