Australian stars Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers will continue to lead the company, having played the roles of Mary Poppins and Bert to much acclaim.
The multi award-winning Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group production will play Mayflower Theatre from August 27 to September 30.
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the world’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is more magical than ever before with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The score includes classic songs by the Sherman brothers like Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
Since its premiere in 2004, the stage adaptation of Mary Poppins has gained over 50 major international awards, including two Olivier Awards and one Tony Award. Over 15 million people have witnessed the magic worldwide with the production having been translated into 13 languages.
Patti Boulaye’s theatre credits include Hair and Two Gentlemen of Verona. As a vocalist and cabaret artist, Patti continues to tour her one-woman shows across the UK and has appeared in films including Hussy, starring alongside Helen Mirren.
Stefanie Jones is a celebrated Australian leading lady who has also appeared in Muriel’s Wedding The Musical, The Sound of Music and Oklahoma!
The cast also includes Michael D. Xavier, an Olivier nominee known for Into the Woods and Sunset Boulevard on Broadway.
Tickets for the run are on sale now from mayflower.org.uk
