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Mary Poppins

Why see Mary Poppins?

A Guaranteed Jolly Holiday With Mary

Starring Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers!

Everyone's favourite governess returns to the stage to bring us a spoonful of sugar! Join Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane and Michael as the wonderful story of Mary Poppins comes to life on stage in this spectacular production from Cameron Mackintosh and Disney, with choreography by Matthew Bourne!

Based on P.L. Travers' cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film Mary Poppins first appeared on the London stage back in the early naughties where it ran for three years before it headed over to Broadway where it won a Tony Award for best musical and ran for almost six years Full of the beloved songs including, 'Jolly Holiday', 'Step In Time' and 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious', as well as featuring brand new songs that will keep you toe-tapping and singing along all the way home.

What Is The Story Of Mary Poppins?

Jane and Michael Banks have chased away all their previous nannies, much to the despair of their parents, George and Winifred. When the children's letter explaining what they want in a nanny is ripped up and thrown on the fire by their father, their hopes of finding a kind nanny is lost. That is however until the wind changes and the mysterious Mary Poppins turns up at the door along with adventure and magic. To George's exasperation, Mary Poppins becomes a beloved member of the family, teaching the Banks a lot more than they ever expected...

Key Information

Audience

Ages 7+

Run Time

Approximately two hours and 50 minutes with an interval

Dates

9 Apr 2025 - 17 May 2025

Upcoming Performances

Cast

  • Stefanie Jones as Mary Poppins
  • Jack Chambers as Bert
  • Michael D. Xavier as George Banks
  • Lucie-Mae Sumner as Winifred Banks
  • Rosemary Ashe as Mrs Brill
  • Patti Boulaye as Bird Woman
  • Wendy Ferguson as Miss Andrew
  • Sonia Swaby as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe
  • Ruairidh McDonald as Roberston Ay
  • David Burrows as Admiral Boom and Bank Chairman
  • Olivia Ainsworth, Olaya Martinez Cambon, Matilda O'Sullivan, Katie Ryden and Florence Amelia Swann as Jane Banks
  • Charlie Donald, Jude Martin-Thomas, Oscar McCulloch, Joshua Miles and William Stafford as Michael Banks

Further cast

Jay Luca Allan, Marianne Bardgett, Rhys Batten, Lydia Boulton, Ben Culleton, Jasmine Davis, Matthew Dawkins, Lily de-la-Haye, Nathan Elwick, Darcy Finden, Lyndsey Gardiner, Ryan Gover, Emma Harrold, Billy Mahoney, Sarah-Marie Maxwell, Yujin Park, Roan Pronk, Henry Rhodes, Jacob Ritzema, Scarlet Roche, Callum Rose, Charlie Waddell, Rachael Ward, Jemima-Jane Willcox, James Wolstenholme and Ellie Young.

Creative

  • Mary Poppins Series Authoured by P.L. Travers
  • Produced and Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
  • Produced by Disney Theatrical Group
  • Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
  • Book by Julian Fellows
  • New Songs, Additional Music, Dance and Vocal Arrangements/ New Songs and Additional Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
  • Directed by Richard Eyre
  • Co-directed and Choreographed by Matthew Bourne
  • Co-choreographed by Stephen Mear
  • Scenic and Costume Design by Bob Crowley
  • Lighting Design by Hugh Vanstone
  • Sound Design by Paul Gatehouse
  • Orchestrations by William David Brohn
  • Musical Supervision by Stephen Brooker
  • Tour Direction by James Powell
  • Associate Choreography from RIchard Jones
  • Associate Direction by Mark Hedges
  • Set Design Adaptation by Rosalind Coombes and Matt Kinley
  • Associate Lighting Design from Simon Sherriff
  • Associate Sound Design from Charlie Smith
  • Projection Realisation by Luke Halls
  • Associate Projection Animation from Zakk Hein
  • Illusions by Paul Kieve and Jim Steinmeyer
  • Hair, Wigs and Make Up Associate Helen Keane
  • Costume Design Associate Rachel Woodhouse
  • Musical Direction by Isaac McCullough
  • Resident Director Alexander Sims
  • Resident Choreographer Yves Adang
  • Resident Children's Director Danielle Delys
  • Assistant Musical Director Billy Bullivant

Awards

Olivier Awards, 2020 - Nominations

Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Petula Clark
Best Theatre Choreographer
Best Musical Revival
Best Actor in a Musical - Charlie Stemp
Best Actress in a Musical - Zizi Strallen
Best Set Design

Reviews

Our review

Magical, Sensational, Fun

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh have brought magic back to the West End in this brand new production of Mary Poppins.

Abigail Slocombe

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Customer reviews

6 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Pauline Gratton

Mary Poppins @ Bristol Hippodrome

Amazing from start to finish. A HUGE THANKYOU from us THANKYOU to Mrs Banks for taking the time for a selfie after the show, you were all amazing. Thank you all so much for a truly wonderful show and a big thank you to the very helpful staff at the assistance entrance ... Read more

Matthew Jones

Mary poppins

It is a rare thing indeed that I am moved to write a review. However, I can honestly say that the absolute joy I felt whilst watching fantastic show is unsurpassed. Get a ticket, you will not regret it! ... Read more

Donna Leinster

Mary poppins

Absolutely amazing,actually the best show I ever seen. Could’ve gone straight back inside and watched it again ... Read more
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