The critically acclaimed and internationally award-winning production of Mary Poppins, seen by over 11 million people worldwide, returned to London and the Prince Edward Theatre for 2022 and starred Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp.
The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane had been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. The stage version of Mary Poppins was brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories by PL Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film.
The multi award-winning creative team for Mary Poppins, which originally opened in the West End fourteen years ago, was led by director Richard Eyre, with co-direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne, co-choreography by Stephen Mear, set and costume designs by Bob Crowley.
The stage production was co-created by Cameron Mackintosh with a book by Academy Award®-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes. The score by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman includes the classic songs Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Feed the Birds and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The producer for Disney Theatrical Productions is Thomas Schumacher.