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Apr 10, 2012 · April 10, 2012. Before he put the lion mask on, everything Roger Wright knew about lions came from David Attenborough's wildlife programmes. But now on stage as Simba in Disney's remarkable...
Originated the role of the grown-up Simba in the London West End production of The Lion King, which premiered at the Lyceum Theatre on 19 October 1999.
- Actor
- March 21, 1971
- Roger Wright
Interviews: Roger Wright. Having had a career path which has seen him working as a model, making records in the band Fresh and starring as Simba in the stage production of The Lion King, Roger Wright brought a wealth of experience, together with a fantastic voice, all the way to the final three in the search for Andrew Lloyd Webber ’s new Jesus.
In 1999, Roger was chosen out of literally thousands of hopefuls to play the role of the adult Simba in the original West end cast of ‘The Lion King’ at the Lyceum theatre in London. Roger returned to the West end stage as ‘Marvin Gaye’ in the Motown musical ‘Dancing in the Streets’ at the Cambridge theatre in London.
Oct 19, 2020 · 21 years ago today 'The Lion King' opened at the Lyceum Theatre in the West End.. People to this day still call me Simba which always brings on a smile 女 it was an honour to be chosen as the first...
This video footage was filmed shortly after rehearsals in 1999 for the Walt Disney theatrical original London cast of The Lion King. There was no audience pr...
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The Lion King West End. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical will redefine your expectations of theatre.
