Mary Poppins announces final West End performance
Mary makes her final flight next year
Last updated 1st Jul 2022
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh have announced that Mary Poppins will take her final bow in the West End on 8th January 2023.
The hit revival of the musical based on P.L. Travers books and Walt Disney's film adaption has opened at the Prince Edward Theatre in October 2019 and returned after the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2021.
Cameron Mackintosh said: “When the new revised production of Mary Poppins opened at the end of 2019 with a tremendous cast headed by Zizi Strallen, Charlie Stemp and Petula Clark, the response was even more ecstatic than the original. We had always planned to run two years until the physical production was required elsewhere but covid managed to stretch our timetable into 2023 allowing everyone to enjoy an additional supercalifragilistic last Christmas jolly holiday season. Mary Poppins has remained a timeless and timely, uplifting and joyous theatrical experience - but Mary never says goodbye, only au revoir… till we meet again.”
Read more about Mary Poppins in the West End
There's not a single person out there who hasn't found themselves singing 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' at some point in their lives, which might explain why Mary Poppins the musical is such a huge success.
From who stars as Mary to how to get tickets to Mary Poppins the musical and whether there's a Mary Poppins Returns musical, we've got all the information you could ever fit into Mary's own carpet bag!
What is Mary Poppins about?
Mary Poppins, of course! If you're not familiar with the story, Mary Poppins is the world's best nanny who is hired by the Banks family who are far too busy to appease their children. Armed with a million adventures and a whole lot of magic, Mary's charm rubs off quickly on the children and they find themselves desperate to bring some sunshine into their preoccupied parents' lives.
Meet the West End cast of Mary Poppins:
Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins
You may recognise Zizi from Strictly Ballroom, Cinderella and Dirty Dancing to name but a few of her credits.
Louis Gaunt as Bert
Louis' credits include Sweet Charuty and Oklahoma!
Petula Clark as the Bird Woman
The infamous Bird Woman is played by Petula Clark who performed for troops in the Second World War aged nine and became a star in the UK. Across her extensive career that has spanned across eight decades, Petula has sold over 70 million records - a true icon if there ever was one.
The cast also includes Charlie Anson as George Banks, Amy Griffiths as Winifred Banks, Liz Robertson as Miss Andrew, Claire Machin as Mrs Brill, Jack North as Robertson Ay and Paul F. Monaghan as Admiral Boom and Bank Chairman.
The children's cast includes Katie Cox, Rose Dawson, Megan Donovan, Sophie Hartley-Booth, Erin Hillyer, Megan Judge, Shayla McCormack, Arrabella McDermott and Maddison Thew currently alternate the role of Jane Banks with Logan Clark, Cian Eagle-Service, Oliver Gordon, George Hamblin, Charlie Murphy, Gabriel Payne, Sebastian Selwood, Noah Swer-Fox and Frankie Treadaway alternating the role of Michael Banks. Katie Cox, Rose Dawson, Megan Donovan, Megan Judge, Shayla McCormack and Maddison Thew alternating in the role of Jane Banks with Logan Clark, George Hamblin, Charlie Murphy, Gabriel Payne, Noah Swer-Fox and Frankie Treadaway alternating the role of Michael Banks.
The Mary Poppins ensemble includes Yves Adang, Angeline Bell, Lydia Boulton, Alison Connell, Adam Davidson, Danielle Delys, Joseph Dockree, Charlie Donnelly, Stan Doughty, Glen Facey, Davide Fienauri, Harry Francis, Lyndsey Gardiner, Ian Gareth-Jones, Maria Garrett, Mark Goldthorp, Jacqueline Hughes, Emma Hunter, Jason Kajdi, Sam Lathwood, Jordan Livesey, Tania Mathurin, Laura Medforth, Alex Pinder, Ben Redfern, Clare Rickard, Lucie-Mae Sumner, Scott Waugh and Monique Young.
Is Mary Poppins the musical based on the film?
Mary Poppins the musical is adapted from the film and the stories by PL Travers. Published in London in 1934, the original story of Mary Poppins was a huge success for PL Travers and seven sequel stories were released.
What songs are in Mary Poppins the musical?
There are so many famous songs from Mary Poppins that feature in the musical. 'Let's Go Fly A Kite', 'Step In Time', 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' and 'A Spoonful Of Sugar' feature highly in lists of fan favourites as well as some welcome additions including 'Anything Can Happen'.
Who wrote the music?
The original music and lyrics for Mary Poppins the musical was written by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman. Other work by the Sherman brothers include the music and lyrics for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book as well as writing songs for Disney's theme parks such as 'It's a Small World' and 'The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room'.
George Stiles and Anthony Drewe wrote new songs for the stage adaptation, their other work includes the The Wind and the Willows, Soho Cinders and the new Half a Sixpence.
Who wrote the book?
Julian Fellowes wrote the book for Mary Poppins the musical and world renowned Cameron Mackintosh co-created and produced Mary Poppins the musical.
Cameron Mackintosh is a huge name in theatre having worked on Cats, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Mis and the successful writer and producer also owns eight theatres across London.
Is Mary Poppins going on tour?
Currently, Mary Poppins the musical isn't touring but fans can see the show in London's West End.
Where can I see Mary Poppins the musical?
Mary Poppins the musical is on at the Prince Edward Theatre, which resides on Soho's famous Old Compton Street. The nearest London Underground stations are Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly line, Bakerloo line), Tottenham Court Road (Central line, Northern line) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly line).
Is Mary Poppins Returns a musical?
The Mary Poppins sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, isn't currently a stage musical but never say never! Staring Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins and featuring theatre icon Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Poppins Returns was a huge success with fans of the original.
How can I get tickets to Mary Poppins the musical?
Mary Poppins in the West End is booking through until 8th January 2023.
You can book tickets for Mary Poppins by calling the Box Office on 0844 482 5151* or by booking online.
*Phone lines are open Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm & cost 7p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
What are the COVID rules?
Delfont Mackintosh are no longer be checking COVID passes.
Read our full guide on West End COVID entry requirements.
WATCH: Trailer for Mary Poppins on the West End:
When did Mary Poppins re-open?
After being forced to close by the pandemic, Mary Poppins flew back to the West End on 7th August 2021.
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