


The Timon character is described by Taymor as one of the hardest roles to master because the movement of the puppet's head and arms puts a strain on the actor's arms, back, and neck.Composer led the original Broadway chorus. Other characters, such as the hyenas, Zazu, Timon, and Pumbaa, are portrayed by actors in life-sized puppets or costumes.

while Simba takes this opportunity to practice his pouncing. Mufasa warns Simba not to stray beyond the boundaries of the Pride Lands, pointing out a shadowy area in the distance.Mufasa leads Simba through the Pride Lands during the musical sequence 'Grasslands Chant', a hornbill who acts as Mufasa's adviser, arrives and delivers his daily report on the state of affairs in the King's domain, ('). Mufasa shows Simba from the top of Pride Rock and explains that everything exists in a delicate balance known as the. Meanwhile, elsewhere, Mufasa's very angry, wicked and evil brother, laments on his lost chance at becoming king of the.Back at her baobab, Rafiki asks the spirits to conjure the new prince's name.Time passes and Simba grows into a lively young cub ('). She greets and Queen before presenting their cub to the gathered animals who bow and cheer before their future ('). Contents Plot Act 1Rafiki presents Simba, the son of Mufasa and Sarabi, to the animals of the Pride LandsAs the sun rises, the baboon calls the animals to with two. The cast of the West End production were invited to perform at the Royal Variety Performance 2008 at the London Palladium on Decemin the presence of senior members of the British Royal Family.
