The UK Tour of Disney’s award-winning musical, The Lion King, will welcome new cast members including Aphiwe Nyezi as Simba, Brian Gilligan as Scar and Andre Jewson as Zazu, beginning on Tuesday 5 September.

The newcomers join a talented international company who represent 17 countries around the world whilst the show plays its season in Birmingham.

Aphiwe Nyezi was born in Cape Town, South Africa and is currently a member of The Lion King company in London’s West End. Brian Gilligan, from Dublin, Ireland, is currently covering the role of Scar in UK & Ireland Tour cast and has featured in numerous stage productions including Romeo & Julietat Mill Theatre Dublin and Jimmy’s Hall at Abbey Theatre Dublin. Australia’s Andre Jewson has played Zazu across the globe in the International Tour and Australian Tour of The Lion King.

The story of The Lion King leaps into life using spectacular masks, puppets and costumes to tell the story of Simba's epic adventures, as he struggles with the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.

The Lion King is currently playing a limited season at Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday 16 September with some good seats still remaining for midweek performances in August and September. Tickets are available via birminghamhippodrome.com