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Join all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo!

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Madagascar the Musical

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MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL TOUR 2024 UK DATES & TICKETS

Madagascar the Musical UK Tour OXFORD Thu 18 Apr – Sun 21 Apr 2024 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour DUBLIN Thu 11 Apr – Sun 14 Apr 2024 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour LIVERPOOL Fri 29 Mar – Sun 31 Mar 2024 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour BIRMINGHAM Thu 14 Mar – Sun 17 Mar 2024 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour BELFAST Wed 06 Mar – Sat 09 Mar 2024 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour SWANSEA Wed 28 Feb – Sat 02 Mar 2024 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour BLACKPOOL Wed 21 Feb – Sat 24 Feb 2024 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour BRADFORD Wed 14 Feb – Sat 17 Feb 2024 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour MANCHESTER Thu 08 Feb – Sun 11 Feb 2024 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour SUNDERLAND Wed 22 Nov – Sat 25 Nov 2023 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour AYLESBURY Wed 15 Nov – Sat 18 Nov 2023 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour PETERBOROUGH Wed 08 Nov – Sat 11 Nov 2023 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour CHELTENHAM Tue 31 Oct – Sat 04 Nov 2023 Madagascar the Musical UK Tour PLYMOUTH Fri 20 Oct – Sat 28 Oct 2023

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"I like to move it, move it!"

A brand-new UK tour of Madagascar The Musical has been announced

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar The Musical follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”    

WHAT IS MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL ABOUT?

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo.

He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them.

Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the vast world beyond. 

This wacky adventure promises an unforgettable experience for both children and adults – it emphasizes friendship, self-discovery, and the importance of embracing new experiences – making it the perfect family outing that will leave a lasting impression.   

MADAGASCAR MUSICAL CAST - UK TOUR

Casting for the UK Tour of Madagascar the Musical is as follows:

• King Julien – Karim Zeroual
• Kowalski – Laura Marie Benson
• Marty – Francisco Gomes
• Alex – Joseph Hewlett
• Rico – Ella Howlett
• Skipper / Maurice – Connor Keetley
• Private / Mort – Brogan McFarlane
• Melman – Joshua Oakes-Rogers
• Gloria – Jarnéia Richard-Noel

and  Aidan Harkins , James Hilton , and  Gabriel Hinchliffe.

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Madagascar The Musical Tour tour

Currently touring until 17 August 2024

Based on the hit 2005 DreamWorks animation, Madagascar the Musical tells the story of a group of zoo animals who suddenly find themselves having to adapt to life in the wild in Madagascar.

Madagascar The Musical is hitting the road for a new UK tour in 2023 – here’s all you need to know.

From the Madagascar The Musical tour tickets and cast to all the upcoming dates and venues, this is your guide to the show on the road.

Madagascar The Musical tour tickets, dates and venues

• Edinburgh , Edinburgh Playhouse 25 April 2024 - 27 April 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Inverness , Eden Court 29 April 2024 - 4 May 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Wimbledon , New Theatre 6 May 2024 - 11 May 2024 Book tickets ➤
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• Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton Grand 27 May 2024 - 1 June 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Dartford , Orchard Theatre 6 June 2024 - 9 June 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Eastbourne , Devonshire Park 10 June 2024 - 15 June 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Barnstaple , Queens Theatre 17 June 2024 - 22 June 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Cardiff , Wales Millennium Centre 27 June 2024 - 30 June 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Newcastle Upon Tyne , Theatre Royal 10 July 2024 - 13 July 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Northampton , Royal & Derngate 18 July 2024 - 21 July 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Nottingham , Theatre Royal 24 July 2024 - 27 July 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Southend , Cliffs Pavilion 1 August 2024 - 4 August 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Glasgow , King's Theatre 8 August 2024 - 11 August 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Aberdeen , His Majesty's Theatre 14 August 2024 - 17 August 2024 Book tickets ➤

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

Meet the Madagascar tour cast!

The cast will feature TV presenter, theatre performer and Strictly star Karim Zeroual as King Julien.

Joining him are Joseph Hewlett as Alex, Francisco Gomes as Marty, Joshua Oakes-Rogers as Melman and Jarneia Richard-Noel as Gloria.

Completing the cast are Laura Marie Benson , Ella Howlett , Brogan McFarlane , Connor Keetley , James Hilton-Foster , Gabriel Hinchliffe and Aidan Harkins .

Kirk Jameson directs the production with choreography by Fabian Aloise, design by Tom Rogers, lighting design by Howard Hudson, sound design by Chris Whybrow, musical supervision by Mark Crossland, puppet design by Max Humphries and puppet direction by Emma Brunton.

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Madagascar The Musical UK and Ireland Tour Announced

Selladoor Worldwide and Theatre Royal Plymouth announce a brand-new tour of smash-hit family favourite Madagascar The  Musical which will open at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 20 October 2023.

The tour will go on to visit Cheltenham, Peterborough, Aylesbury and Sunderland in the Autumn and after an international visit to Monaco, Hong Kong and Singapore , will return to the UK in February to play Manchester, Bradford, Blackpool, Birmingham, Grimsby, Dublin, Oxford, Stoke, Dartford, Cardiff, Newcastle, Northampton, Nottingham, Southend , Glasgow and Aberdeen . Further venues will be announced and casting information will follow.

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical  follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Alex the Lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

This wacky adventure for the whole family is brought to life as a co-production with Theatre Royal Plymouth and Selladoor Worldwide, the producers behind Guess How Much I Love You, Mr Men and Little Miss, Footloose and Fame , who toured Madagascar the Musical to huge Critical acclaim in 2018/2019.

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Madagascar The Musical is directed by award-winning Kirk Jameson with choreography from Fabian Aloise with Musical Supervision from Mark Crossland, Puppet Design by Max Humphries and Puppet Direction from Emma Brunton.

Stuart Glover producer of Madagascar for Selladoor said  “Audiences have been going wild for Madagascar across the globe since we first toured in 2018 and we’re delighted to bring the musical back to the stage for audiences in the UK and Ireland.  It’s the perfect treat for the whole family! “

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Full listings and ticket information can be found here

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MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour

Performances begin at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 20 October 2023. 

A brand-new tour of smash-hit family favourite Madagascar The  Musical will open at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 20 October 2023. 

The tour will go on to visit Cheltenham, Peterborough, Aylesbury and Sunderland in the Autumn and after an international visit to Monaco, Hong Kong and Singapore, will return to the UK in February to play Manchester, Bradford, Blackpool, Birmingham, Grimsby, Dublin, Oxford, Stoke, Dartford, Cardiff, Newcastle, Northampton, Nottingham, Southend , Glasgow and Aberdeen. Further venues will be announced and casting information will follow.

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical  follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Alex the Lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

This wacky adventure for the whole family is brought to life as a co-production with Theatre Royal Plymouth and Selladoor Worldwide , the producers behind Guess How Much I Love You, Mr Men and Little Miss, Footloose and Fame, who toured Madagascar the Musical to huge Critical acclaim in 2018/2019.

Madagascar The Musical is directed by award-winning Kirk Jameson with choreography from Fabian Aloise with Musical Supervision from Mark Crossland , Puppet Design by Max Humphries and Puppet Direction from Emma Brunton . 

Stuart Glover producer of Madagascar for Selladoor said  “Audiences have been going wild for Madagascar across the globe since we first toured in 2018 and we’re delighted to bring the musical back to the stage for audiences in the UK and Ireland.  It’s the perfect treat for the whole family! “

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

20 – 28 Oct                 Theatre Royal Plymouth                     www.theatreroyal.com

31 Oct – 04 Nov          Cheltenham Everyman Theatre            www.everymantheatre.org.uk

08  - 11 Nov                Peterborough New Theatre                www.newtheatre-peterborough.com

15 – 18 Nov                Aylesbury Waterside Theatre             www.atgtickets.com/Aylesbury

22 – 25 Nov                Sunderland Empire                             www.atgtickets.com/sunderland

08  - 11 Feb                Manchester Opera House                  www.atgtickets.com/manchester

14- 17 Feb                  Alhambra Theatre Bradford                www.bradford-theatres.co.uk  ON SALE SOON

21 – 24 Feb                 Blackpool Opera House                      www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

14 – 17 Mar                 Birmingham Alexandra Theatre            www.atgtickets.com/birmingham

21 – 24 Mar                Grimsby Auditorium                            www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

11 – 14 Apr                 Dublin  Gaiety  Theatre                       www.gaietytheatre.ie

18 – 21 Apr                 Oxford New Theatre                           www.atgtickets.com/oxford  ON SALE SOON

16 – 19 May                Regent Theatre – Stoke On Trent      www.atgtickets.com/stoke  ON SALE SOON

06 – 09 Jun                 Dartford Orchard Theatre                   www.orchardtheatre.co.uk ON SALE SOON

27 – 30 Jun                 Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff       www.wmc.org.uk ON SALE SOON

10 – 13 Jul                  Newcastle Theatre Royal                   www.theatreroyal.co.uk

18 – 21 Jul                  Northampton Royal & Derngate            www.royalandderngate.co.uk

24 – 27 Jul                  Nottingham Theatre Royal                 www.trch.co.uk  ON SALE SOON

01  - 04 Aug                Southend Cliffs Pavilion                      www.southendtheatres.org.uk

08 – 11 Aug                Glasgow King's Theatre                     www.atgtickets.com/glasgow ON SALE SOON

14 – 17 Aug                His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen            www.aberdeenperformingarts.com ON SALE SOON

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Who likes to move it move it? 🎶

Selladoor Worldwide and Theatre Royal Plymouth have announced a brand-new tour of the family favourite Madagascar The Musical which will open at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 20 October 2023. With full casting yet to be announced.

Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar The Musical follows Alex the Lion and his best friends – Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to King Julien’s Madagascar.

This adventure for the whole family is brought to life as a co-production with Theatre Royal Plymouth and Selladoor Worldwide, the producers behind Guess How Much I Love You, Mr Men and Little Miss, Footloose and Fame, who toured Madagascar the Musical to huge Critical acclaim in 2018/2019.

Madagascar The Musical tour dates:

October 2023.

20th-28th: Theatre Royal Plymouth

November 2023

31st October-4th November: Cheltenham Everyman Theatre

8th-11th: Peterborough New Theatre

15th-18th: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

22nd-25th: Sunderland Empire

February 2024

8th-11th: Manchester Opera House

14th-17th: Alhambra Theatre Bradford

21st-24th: Blackpool Opera House

14th-17th: Birmingham Alexandra Theatre

21st-24th: Grimsby Auditorium

11th-14th: Dublin Gaiety Theatre

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18th-21st: Northampton Royal & Derngate

24th-27th: Nottingham Theatre Royal

August 2024

1st-4th: Southend Cliffs Pavilion

8th-11th: Glasgow King's Theatre

14th-17th: His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen

Further tour dates yet to be announced.

Madagascar The Musical is directed by award-winning Kirk Jameson with choreography from Fabian Aloise with Musical Supervision from Mark Crossland, Puppet Design by Max Humphries and Puppet Direction from Emma Brunton.

Stuart Glover producer of Madagascar for Selladoor said: 'Audiences have been going wild for Madagascar across the globe since we first toured in 2018 and we’re delighted to bring the musical back to the stage for audiences in the UK and Ireland. It’s the perfect treat for the whole family!'

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Review: Madagascar the Musical UK tour (New Wimbledon Theatre)

The much-loved movie has come to the stage in a brand new production

Madagascar is one of those animated films beloved and revered by many – quoted by legions of fans of all ages. The franchise, which started in 2005, has spawned an unforgettable variety of characters, from suave penguins through to hypochondriac giraffes (hypochon-giraffes, you could say). Seeing the film come to the stage in a new adaptation brings an element of trepidation – can any production live up to such a high bar?

It's a great relief, therefore, to find that the story is very much in a safe pair of hands (and paws, and hooves, and…flippers?) in Selladoor's new retooling of the classic. With a handful of chipper tunes and some top-notch design from Tom Rogers, DreamWorks' feature makes the safe transition from screen to stage with all the necessary buckets of charm and goodwill.

For those not up to scratch with the plot, the story essentially follows four New York zoo animals – Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo – catapulted from their lives in the Big Apple and marooned on the titular African island – surrounded by a horde of wild creatures, both carnivorous and caring.

And wild the Madagascar musical most certainly is – it's an uncomplicated, breezy night of theatre perfect for a family outing during the school holiday season. Even the most fidgety five year-old will be transfixed by Max Humphries' intricate and entirely convincing puppetry design, while choreographer Fabian Aloise certainly "likes to move it move it" – the show is a non-stop whirl of cheesy dance moves and shape throwing.

Recent X Factor winner Matt Terry, playing Alex the Lion, may be the main (or should that be mane?) attraction for many, and he makes an assured professional stage debut, whipping out an impressive falsetto for a couple of early numbers. Jo Parsons' King Julien goes a long way towards stealing the show in the second act, playing his surreal, party-loving Lemur monarch like a character from a lost episode of The Mighty Boosh . Timmika Ramsay also delivers a solid turn as Gloria, while Antoine Murray-Straughan's rapping, freedom-craving zebra is a perfect best friend for Terry's starstruck feline.

It's important to note that this is not a show exclusively reserved for the kids – one tongue-in-cheek tribute to "Strawberry Fields" ("Raspberry Clouds" it is called) is a knowingly funny skit, while another gag about a rectal thermometer went down a storm among the more 'experienced' members of the audience. A slightly absurd number with talking steaks (trust me, it makes sense) also reflects a production unafraid to embrace its eccentricities, something director Kirk Jameson can be entirely commended for.

It all amounts to a joke-filled night of puppetry, whimsical humour and dazzling design. Madagascar may not have the most memorable tunes in musical theatre history and the plot may feel a bit threadbare even for a show lasting 100 minutes with interval, but the cast of ten do a stellar job in creating a whole host of characters, manning various puppets with aplomb. Welcome to the jungle: in Madagascar , it's all fun and games.

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UK & Ireland Tour re-opens for 2024 on 08 Feb for the most amazing musical adventure of a lifetime!

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical  follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

Starring popular TV Presenter, theatre performer and Strictly Finalist  Karim Zeroual as King Julien and filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Karim Zeroual, a television presenter and theatre performer best known for anchoring CBBC and reaching the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019. He can also be seen on in numerous TV shows, including EastEnders, Da Vinci’s Demons and The Sparticle Mystery, alongside reality shows including Celebrity Best Home Cook on BBC One and Celebs Go Dating. Joining Karim on stage will be Laura Marie Benson  (Kowalski),  Francisco Gomes  (Marty),  Aidan Harkins  (Swing),  Joseph Hewlett  (Alex),  James Hilton  (Ensemble),  Gabriel Hinchliffe  (Swing), Ella Howlett  (Rico),  Connor Keetley  (Skipper/ Maurice),  Brogan McFarlane  (Private/ Mort), Joshua Oakes-Rogers  (Melman) and  Jarneia Richard-Noel  (Gloria).

So come and join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious plotting penguins as they bound onto stage for their fun-filled adventures.

Madagascar The Musical: 8 February 2024 - 24 August 2024

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Latest Reviews Madagascar the Musical: UK Tour

Overall Score

Rating overview, rating summary, from screen to stage: madagascar roars into plymouth and embarks upon it’s new uk tour.

Madagascar the Musical is back and roaring right into centre stage. Matineé Dog were delighted when we were invited by Theatre Royal Plymouth (who co-produced this wonderful, colourful production of Madagascar: The Musical) to attend and review this new production that is set to wow families up and down the country until at least August 2024!

The Jungle Escape

“join alex, marty, melman, and gloria on a hilarious escape”.

A cute monkey opened the show with the usual “Switch your phones off, but threatened the audience with throwing poop at them if they were caught” the kids roared with laughter and we knew from that moment that this show was going to be magical for the youngsters all around! A somewhat excessive overture started the show (noting there was no live band).

The plot begins in New York City where the animals are captive at Central Park Zoo with Marty played by the zesty Francisco Gomes dreaming of life in the “Wild” captures your heart from the start. Alex the Lion played by the wonderful Joseph Hewlett who has velvet tones and fantastic moves (just like a Cat! if you know you know ). Melman who is played by the talented Joshua Oakes-Rogers captures the role in a magical way that will have you smiling throughout the show. Jarneia Richard-Noel brings a whole new life to Gloria the Hippo with moves to get you all tapping your feet along.

This show really is “ UTTERLY DELIGHTFUL, and FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY “.

A Journey to Madagascar

The second act once again opens with a lengthy entr’acte which to us feels out of place in a musical that has no live band/orchestra.  The set is lavish, colourful and is a delight for the eyes every inch of the stage is filled with colour and light. The fourth wall is broken by the lighting that sweeps across the audience many times along with puppets that interact with the audience at multiple times throughout the show.

Karim Zeroual brings King Julien to life with such magic, from the moment he shuffles onto the stage to the moment he takes his bow he captivates you. “Move It, Move It” one of the most memorable moments from the DreamWorks movie is no let down, it swings into action with comedy and colour!

The choreography was impressive with puppets and actors in perfect unison throughout the show, you would struggle to see such perfect timing in some west end productions especially adding the weight and compexity of some of the costumes. There were times when microphones were not in sync which made it difficult at times to hear the words but this certainly did not make the show any less magical. The songs were fun, though not overly memorable. All I can hear whilst I type this review is “Move it, Move it” leaving most of the other musical numbers however impressive a little lack lustre.

Technical Brilliance

“spectacular staging and puppetry”.

The staging, set and puppetry were top class, you can clearly see the effort that has gone into this new production and the puppets especially were incredible! Costume, lighting, special effects and the choreography bring this show smack bang into 2023! A show for all ages, family friendly and the most magical moments were seeing the kids in the audience roaring with laughter with the occasional adult joke going straight over their heads made it all the more impressive, a show that really is for ALL! The show also has a really wonderful message at its heart “TRUE FRIENDSHIP” shines through for all and makes you think of those who are close.

A Roaring Success! Madagascar the Musical Thrills Plymouth

Overall, the show really was a roaring success (pardon the pun), now get me that steak! It’s fun, colour, joy and magic really shines through! Good luck to the cast and crew for the rest of the tour and we hope to see you again soon!

Get Ready to Move It, Move It! Experience the magic of Madagascar: The Musical yourself and book your tickets now, in Plymouth until Saturday 28 October 202! and then embarking upon its UK Tour coming to a theatre near you soon, check out the tour schedule here .

Adam Richards

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Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular.

This smash hit musical features all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

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Madagascar – The Musical

Based on the smash dreamworks animated motion picture, madagascar – the musical follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in new york’s central park zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of king julien’s madagascar..

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Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

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