The King and I - Dartford Tickets
The golden age musical King and I comes to Dartford in celebration of romantic musicals!To be confirmed.
Performance dates
4 - 8 April 2023.
Run time To be confirmed.
Includes interval
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Tickets for The King and I in Dartford are available now!
Conceived from the golden age of musicals, Rodgers and Hammersetin’s classic The King and I comes to the Orchard Theatre, Dartford. Based on Margaret Landon’s 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam, King and I features one of the greatest scores ever written and follows a story of social understanding and cultural acceptance. To see this celebration of romantic musical theatre, book tickets for The King and I at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford!
About The King and I at the Orchard Theatre
Rodgers and Hammerstein originally wrote King and I for Broadway in 1951, after opening at the St James Theatre to rave reviews, the London production opened at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in October 1953 and ran for an astonishing 946 performances.
In this story of East meets West, the widowed British schoolteacher Anna is hired by the King of Siam in his attempts to modernise his country. Although connected to the students, Anna struggles with not only cultural difference, but a tricky relationship with the headstrong king. Through her persistence and willingness for human connection, Anna helps to fuel a sense of openness and social understanding between her and the king in an attempt to invoke change and understanding. A tale beyond its years, The King and I teaches us that love can transcend the greatest of differences.
The King and I score
The King and I is set to one of the finest scores ever written, including classic songs such as ‘Getting to Know You’, ‘Whistle a Happy Tune’ and ‘Shall We Dance’ - the musical features a company of over 50 world-class performers alongside a full-scale orchestra.
The King and I cast and creatives
The King and I is directed by Tony Award winner Bart Sher, who has previously directed Broadways South Pacific & My Fair Lady. With book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, The King and I contains music by Richard Rodgers, sets by Michael Yeargan, costumes by Catherine Zuber, orchestrations by Robert Rusell Bennett, musical supervision by Stephen Ridley, and casting direction by James Orange CDG.
Casting for The King and I will be announced in due course.
The King and I tickets are available now
Witnes this classic and glorious production as you’ve never seen it before, in a celebration of the lavish heritage of the best in romantic musical theatre, created by a multi-award-winning creative team. Book your tickets for The King and I today at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford!
Special notes
PLEASE BE AWARE: This production takes place in Dartford at the Orchard Theatre. This is not a London production of The King and I. Please be certain you wish to attend the show in Dartford before purchase, as no refunds or exchanges will be permitted due to venue confusion.
Recent Reviews
Great production
No Helen George. Travelled an hour and a quarter each way and £140 to not even be told prior that the main actress wasn’t performing. Signs outside, being told when tickets are checked or an announcement prior to the show starting may have gone some way to avoiding the audible disappointment of the audience when it became clear that the main draw for the show was missing. The stand in actress was good, but audience should not be treated in a way that deliberately keeps them in the dark. I understand that all people get ill, and that’s not the problem. The problem is the theatre not bothering to tell us, thereby causing huge disappointment for the first half an hour.
Was very disappointed that although she was supposed to be there, Helen George did not perform. No explanation either. Very bad as wanted to see her. Must say was a very good show though.
Helen George was sublime. An amazing show to go and see
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Excellent show- very professional and a great cast. Definitely a west end production
Absolutely fabulous show but far too expensive for a provincial theater. Helen George fantastic.
From what we could see (which wasn’t a lot ) and hear the show itself was good but the seats which we paid for were not good at all. When we booked the tickets it stated that they were “raised seating, restricted viewing” well we didn’t see a lot of it never mind restricted, , the seats were indeed raised, not very comfortable at all, and there wasn’t a lot of leg room. We left during the interval because of the things I have mentioned - so disappointing because we were so looking forward to it. I look forward to your reply .
Fantastic show
Very good in all aspects
First time I visited the orchard threatre. Lovely welcomy place. Show was absolutely brilliant was funny but serious at the same time
Wonderful show congratulations to all involved making a enjoyable evening. Thank you
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