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Mary Poppins is at the Palace Theatre, Manchester on April 9th to May 17th 2025. Tickets on general sale from Monday 18th March at 10am. CLICK HERE to join our free mailing list for reminders!

Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group are delighted to announce the spectacular full production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

20 years after the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world, Mary Poppins flies back into the Palace Theatre Manchester from 9 April 2025 to 17 May 2025 . Further venues to be announced.

Acclaimed Australian stars , Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production. The Age hailed Stefanie “ a terrific Mary Poppins, who gives an impeccable performance”, and called Jack Chambers “ a glorious Bert, with happy feet and a thousand-watt smile .”  Further casting to be announced soon.

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 featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

Producer and Co-creator Cameron Mackintosh said today, “It is amazingly already 20 years since Mary Poppins first landed onto the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome and started spreading Pamela Travers' magical stories around the great cities of the world. Mary has soared triumphantly around the globe and our recent Australian production discovered two of the most delightful Mary and Berts ever - Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers - whom I'm thrilled to be bringing to the United Kingdom and Ireland to star in this spectacular new National tour. They are heading a wonderful cast and I'm sure you will find this the most magical production of Mary Poppins ever, practically perfect in every way!”

Thomas Schumacher, Chief Creative Officer and Producer, Disney Theatrical Group said today “It is a joy to bring this glorious production back to the UK and Ireland under the guiding hand of our long-time partner Cameron Mackintosh. It is a privilege to keep the beloved tale of Mary and the Banks family alive for audiences who know it well, and for a new generation of theatregoers.”

Stefanie Jones established herself in the firmament of Australian Leading Ladies when she starred in the Australian National Tour of Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s production of Mary Poppins. For her portrayal she received a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Musical. Further theatre credits include Rhonda Epinstall in the Australian National Tour of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical for which she won the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Liesl von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Giulietta in Aspects of Love, Jean MacLaren in Brigadoon, Dream Ballet Laurie in Oklahoma! and South Pacific. She was also a 2016 finalist in the ANZ Trustees prestigious Rob Guest Endowment Competition. Stefanie’s screen credits include Molly, The Divorce and the role of Megan Dennison in Neighbours. 

Jack Chambers is an Australian “triple threat” with a renowned reputation. Training since the age of three at the Julie-Ann Lucas School of Dance, Brisbane he has performed throughout Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. He became well known to Australian audiences by winning the first season of So You Think You Can Dance Australia in 2008. His musical theatre credits include Kurt Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Link Larkin in  Hairspray, Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain - Helpmann Award nomination for Best Supporting Role, winning a Green Room Award and Australian Dance Award 2017. Jack’s dance credits include Project X - touring USA/Singapore/Netherlands/South Korea, Spring Gala (The Kennedy Center, Washington DC) - hosted by Liza Minnelli, Burn the Floor in the  West End and Japan, Untapped! (Off Broadway/Adelaide Fringe) and the Baz Luhrmann film Elvis. Jack has worked internationally as a choreographer and teacher, including at the Joffrey Ballet School and Peridance Capezio Centre in Manhattan NYC. He has worked with industry greats such as Kelley Abbey, David Atkins, Jason Gilkison and has performed alongside Olivia Newton John, Tina Arena, Neil Young, Keala Settle, Robbie Williams and toured the globe with Hugh Jackman in The Man, The Music, The Show, performing in the biggest venues in the world. For his portrayal of Bert in the Australian tour of Mary Poppins, he received a Sydney Theatre Award nomination for Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Musical.

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Step In Time, Because ‘Mary Poppins’ Is Flying Back To Manchester Next Year For A Practically Perfect Run

Get ready for iconic songs including 'Step In Time', 'Chim Chim Cher-ee' and, of course, 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'.

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Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that the spectacular full production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour. 20 years after the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world, Mary Poppins flies back into the Palace Theatre in Manchester from April 9, 2025 to May 17, 2025 .

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, featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

Get ready for iconic songs including Step In Time , Chim Chim Cher-ee and, of course, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (try writing that out), that stand the test of time, getting the whole family tapping their feet and humming the tunes.

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Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production.

Producer and Co-creator Cameron Mackintosh said: “It is amazingly already 20 years since Mary Poppins first landed onto the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome and started spreading Pamela Travers’ magical stories around the great cities of the world.

“Mary has soared triumphantly around the globe and our recent Australian production discovered two of the most delightful Mary and Berts ever – Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers – whom I’m thrilled to be bringing to the United Kingdom and Ireland to star in this spectacular new National tour. They are heading a wonderful cast and I’m sure you will find this the most magical production of Mary Poppins ever, practically perfect in every way!”

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Thomas Schumacher, Chief Creative Officer and Producer, Disney Theatrical Group added: “It is a joy to bring this glorious production back to the UK and Ireland under the guiding hand of our long-time partner Cameron Mackintosh. It is a privilege to keep the beloved tale of Mary and the Banks family alive for audiences who know it well, and for a new generation of theatregoers.”

Priority access sign-ups for Mary Poppins in Manchester are available here , with priority tickets on sale on Friday 15 March at 12pm , and general sale begins on Monday 18 March at 10am here .

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Mary Poppins is touring the UK in 2024 and 2025 and will be stopping in Manchester. 

Direct from the West End and based on the stories by P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins will embark on a UK tour and will be coming to The Palace Theatre Manchester .

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Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group will be bringing the spectacular full production of the classic multi-award-winning musical MARY POPPINS on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

20 years after the world premiere in Bristol, Mary Poppins will be flying back into the Palace Theatre Manchester.

The show will feature acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprising their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert.

The Age hailed Stefanie “a terrific Mary Poppins, who gives an impeccable performance”, and called Jack Chambers “a glorious Bert, with happy feet and a thousand-watt smile.” Further casting is to be announced soon.

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 featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

Mary Poppins The Musical Stage

Producer and Co-creator Cameron Mackintosh said today, “It is amazingly already 20 years since Mary Poppins first landed onto the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome and started spreading Pamela Travers’ magical stories around the great cities of the world.

Mary has soared triumphantly around the globe and our recent Australian production discovered two of the most delightful Mary and Berts ever – Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers – whom I’m thrilled to be bringing to the United Kingdom and Ireland to star in this spectacular new National tour.

They are heading a wonderful cast and I’m sure you will find this the most magical production of Mary Poppins ever, practically perfect in every way!”

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Mary Poppins will be heading to the Palace Theatre Manchester from 19th April to 17th May 2025.

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Mary Poppins to embark on new tour – with initial casting revealed

Winds in the east, theres a mist comin’ in – the much-loved musical is back on the open road!

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Following its recently concluded  spell in the West End, Mary Poppins  will be flying around the nation on a new tour.

The hit musical, based on the iconic book about a flying nanny who swoops in to save a family, was last seen in the West End in early 2023.

Based on the PL Travers story, this musical has original music and lyrics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman, new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes, orchestrations by William David Brohn and dance and vocal arrangements by Stiles.

Richard Eyre directs, with co-direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne, co-choreography by Stephen Mear, sound design by Paul Gatehouse, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone and scenic and costume design by Bob Crowley.

Initial casting has been revealed – Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers will reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having played the parts in Australia in the show’s recent production Down Under.

Producer and co-creator Cameron Mackintosh said today: “It is amazingly already 20 years since Mary Poppins first landed onto the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome and started spreading Pamela Travers’ magical stories around the great cities of the world. Mary has soared triumphantly around the globe and our recent Australian production discovered two of the most delightful Mary and Berts ever – Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers – whom I’m thrilled to be bringing to the United Kingdom and Ireland to star in this spectacular new national tour. They are heading a wonderful cast and I’m sure you will find this the most magical production of Mary Poppins ever, practically perfect in every way!”

Thomas Schumacher, chief creative officer and producer, Disney Theatrical Group said today: “It is a joy to bring this glorious production back to the UK and Ireland under the guiding hand of our long-time partner Cameron Mackintosh. It is a privilege to keep the beloved tale of Mary and the Banks family alive for audiences who know it well, and for a new generation of theatregoers.”

The show will open on 4 November 2024 at Bristol Hippodrome, then visit Dublin (from 11 December), Edinburgh (from 22 January), Plymouth (from 26 February) and Manchester (from 9 April). Further venues are to be revealed.

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Theatre fans 'so excited' as 'magical' Mary Poppins musical comes to Manchester

Theatre fans say they 'can't wait to book' tickets for the newest show announced at Manchester's Palace Theatre.

Bosses have teased the arrival of the Mary Poppins musical on social media with a short clip showing the nanny's boots landing on the ground followed by her iconic bag.

Hundreds of people reacted to the post, with many saying they've seen the 'amazing' show in London and on a previous tour in Manchester and are looking forward to booking seats.

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The Cameron Mackintosh and Disney production will run here from April 9 to May 17 2025 as part of a UK and Ireland tour and you can sign up for priority access to tickets here , ahead of them going on sale on Friday, March 15. They'll then go on general sale from Monday, March 18.

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 promises to be 'more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs'.

Twenty years after the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world, acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production.

Commenting on the announcement on the Palace Theatre's Facebook page, Wayne Buckley said: "Magical and so entertaining, one of my top favourites, I saw it in London then Manchester. These peeps are so clever."

"Omg I loved this the last time it was here!!" said Kelly Halligan, with Joanne Cottam adding: "Amazing!. Loved it when I saw it in London."

Producer and co-creator Cameron Mackintosh said: “It is amazingly already 20 years since Mary Poppins first landed onto the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome and started spreading Pamela Travers' magical stories around the great cities of the world.

"Mary has soared triumphantly around the globe and our recent Australian production discovered two of the most delightful Mary and Berts ever - Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers - whom I'm thrilled to be bringing to the United Kingdom and Ireland to star in this spectacular new national tour. They are heading a wonderful cast and I'm sure you will find this the most magical production of Mary Poppins ever, practically perfect in every way."

You can sign up for priority access to tickets here and check the website for updates.

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Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November.

Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert , having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production.

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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 even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. The timeless score includes the classic songs; 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 .

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‘MARY POPPINS’ announces 2024/2025 UK & Ireland Tour!

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Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that the spectacular full production of the multi-award-winning musical, MARY POPPINS , will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour later this year.

Twenty years on from its world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world, MARY POPPINS flies back into Bristol Hippodrome on 4 November 2024 where it will run until 30 November 2024 ahead of playing Bord G á is Energy Theatre, Dublin (11 December 2024 – 11 January 2025), Festival Theatre, Edinburgh (22 January 2025 – 15 February 2025), Theatre Royal Plymouth (26 February 2025 – 29 March 2025) and Palace Theatre Manchester (9 April 2025 – 17 May 2025).

Further venues to be announced.

Acclaimed Australian stars , Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production.

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 featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

MARY POPPINS   has original music and lyrics by   Richard M. Sherman   and   Robert B. Sherman   with new songs and additional music and lyrics by   George Stiles   and   Anthony Drewe . The book is by   Julian Fellowes   and this production is co-created by   Cameron Mackintosh .

MARY POPPINS has orchestrations by   William David Brohn   and dance and vocal arrangements by   George Stiles . It has sound design by   Paul Gatehouse   and lighting by  Hugh Vanstone . Co-Choreography is by   Stephen Mear . The set and costume designs are by   Bob Crowley . Co-direction and choreography is by   Matthew Bourne   and direction is by   Richard Eyre .

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Jack Chambers and Stefanie Jones in Mary Poppins. Photo: Daniel Boud

Musical Mary Poppins will tour the UK and Ireland in 2024 and 2025.

Following its  West End run, the show will begin a tour of the UK and Ireland on November 4 at the Bristol Hippodrome, where it had its world premiere 20 years ago.

It will run at the Hippodrome until November 30 and then travel to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from December 11 to January, 11 2025, to Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre from January 22 to February 15, to Plymouth’s Theatre Royal from February 26 to March 29, and Manchester’s Palace Theatre from April 9 to May 17. Further venues are still to be announced.

Australian stars Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers are to reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both appeared in Mary Poppins’ Australian tour.

Producer and co-creator Cameron Mackintosh said today that he was "thrilled" to be bringing Jones and Chambers to the United Kingdom, and called them "two of the most delightful Mary and Berts ever".

He added: "They are heading a wonderful cast and I’m sure you will find this the most magical production of Mary Poppins ever, practically perfect in every way!"

Based on the stories of PL Travers and the 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins’ original music and lyrics, including classic songs A Spoonful of Sugar and Step in Time, are by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman. New music and additional lyrics are by George Stiles and Anthony Drew.

Co-direction and choreography is by Matthew Bourne and direction is by Richard Eyre.

Thomas Schumacher, chief creative officer and producer for Disney Theatrical Group, said: "It is a joy to bring this glorious production to the UK and Ireland under the guiding hand of our long time partner Cameron Mackintosh."

"It is a privilege to keep the beloved tale of Mary and the Banks family alive for audiences who know it well, and for a new generation of theatregoers."

It is produced by Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group.

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Original Production Dates:

Preview: Bristol Hippodrome : Previews from September 15 2004, Official opening September 18 2004, end of engagement November 6 2004. West End Production at the Prince Edward Theatre : December 2004 – January 12 2008 Broadway Production at the New Amsterdam Theatre : November 16 2006 – March 3 2013 (2619 performances)

UK Tour began at the Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2009

Revival West End Production returned to the Prince Edward Theatre from 23 October 2019, paused in March 2020 due to the pandemic, and resumed 7th August 2021, before closing 8 January 2023.  This is based on the touring production, so has a slightly simplified (but still hugely impressive) set compared to the original West End production. 

Official website: http://www.marypoppinsthemusical.co.uk/

Disney Theatrical: http://www.DisneyTheatricalProductions.com/

West End Premiere Production

Director: Richard Eyre Book: Julian Fellowes Production Design : Bob Crowley Co-director & Choreography: Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear Lighting Design: Howard Harrison Sound Design : Andrew Bruce Illusion Design : Jim Steinmeyer Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical

Beautiful cyclorama lighting was achieved using EvenLED – Rob Halliday (the lighting programmer on the show) has written an article about it , as well as the Classic Gear article below.

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Tour Automation by Delstar Engineering

After a spectacular run of Mary Poppins in London’s West End the musical began its first tour of the UK in Plymouth in June 2009. The magical theatre version includes all the hit songs from the classic Walt Disney film, including ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’, ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’ and ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’! Delstar Engineering Ltd was responsible for the design and manufacture of the house in which the play is set. This was done by breaking the set into three main areas. 1. A steel construction skeletal framework of the main house, with a drive system and central rotary bearing in the lower section of the housing to allow the whole framework to rotate, as well as two large doors covering the front of the house, which open up using individually driven motor gearboxes mounted in the roof. 2. A banister ‘saddle’ system allows an actress to move up the steel framed banister track, by sitting on an adjustable custom-made skate pulled upwards from a local winch and driven using a braked motor gearbox hidden within the staircase framework. 3. The nursery truss is a flown truss manufactured from steel box section with lattice bracing. It is lifted using winches. The ultimate travel positions are controlled using limit boxes and an earth trip system controls slack rope detection.

Video about the amazing set design, by Bob Crowley

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Mary Poppins UK and Ireland Tour Announced for 2024-2025

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Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group are delighted to announce the spectacular full production of the classic multi-award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

Mary Poppins. Photo by Daniel Boud.

20 years after the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record-breaking productions around the world, Mary Poppins flies back into Bristol Hippodrome on 4 November 2024 where it will run until 30 November 2024 ahead of playing Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin (11 December 2024 – 11 January 2025), Festival Theatre, Edinburgh (22 January 2025 – 15 February 2025), Theatre Royal Plymouth (26 February 2025 – 29 March 2025) and Palace Theatre Manchester (9 April 2025 – 17 May 2025). Further venues to be announced.

Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production. The Age hailed Stefanie “a terrific Mary Poppins, who gives an impeccable performance”, and called Jack Chambers “a glorious Bert, with happy feet and a thousand-watt smile.” Further casting to be announced soon.

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 featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

Producer and Co-creator Cameron Mackintosh said today, “ It is amazingly already 20 years since Mary Poppins first landed onto the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome and started spreading Pamela Travers’ magical stories around the great cities of the world. Mary has soared triumphantly around the globe and our recent Australian production discovered two of the most delightful Mary and Berts ever – Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers – whom I’m thrilled to be bringing to the United Kingdom and Ireland to star in this spectacular new National tour. They are heading a wonderful cast and I’m sure you will find this the most magical production of Mary Poppins ever, practically perfect in every way! ”

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Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced the spectacular full production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

20 years after the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world, Mary Poppins flies back into Bristol Hippodrome on 4th November 2024 where it will run until 30th November 2024 ahead of playing Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin (11th December 2024 – 11th January 2025), Festival Theatre, Edinburgh (22nd January 2025 – 15th February 2025), Theatre Royal Plymouth (26th February 2025 – 29th March 2025) and Palace Theatre Manchester (9th April 2025 – 17th May 2025).

With further venues yet to be announced.

Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production. The Age hailed Stefanie “a terrific Mary Poppins, who gives an impeccable performance”, and called Jack Chambers “a glorious Bert, with happy feet and a thousand-watt smile.”

With Further casting to be announced soon.

Producer and Co-creator Cameron Mackintosh said today:

“It is amazingly already 20 years since Mary Poppins first landed onto the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome and started spreading Pamela Travers' magical stories around the great cities of the world. Mary has soared triumphantly around the globe and our recent Australian production discovered two of the most delightful Mary and Berts ever - Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers - whom I'm thrilled to be bringing to the United Kingdom and Ireland to star in this spectacular new National tour. They are heading a wonderful cast and I'm sure you will find this the most magical production of Mary Poppins ever, practically perfect in every way!”

For more information and tour dates you can visit the Mary Poppins website.

Have a look at more musicals coming this year:

Calendar girls.

Where: The Lowry When: Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th January. Calendar Girls follows a group of extraordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute, prompted to create a nude calendar following the death of a much-loved husband, to raise funds for charity.

Just For One Day

Where: The Old Vic. When: 26th January – 30th March. Based on the worlds most famous concert Band Aid this musical tells the story of how this epic concert brought so many people together and how Rock 'n' Roll changed the world. Featuring songs from Queen, U2, The Who, Elton John and many more.

Bronco Billy The Musical

Where: Charing Cross Theatre. When: Jan 2024. Based on the hit film starring Clint Eastwood the musical follows a group of romantic fast-drawing, trick-riding, disco-dancing Wild West roustabouts and their travelling show, but things take an unexpected turn when Bronco Billy (leader of this rag-tag troupe) meets Antoinette Lilly, a determined Manhattan heiress on the run for her life. Starring Emily Benjamin who appeared as an alternate Sally Bowles in Cabaret.

Standing at the Sky's Edge

Where: Gillian Lynne Theatre, London Following their win at the 2023 Olivier Awards , Sheffield Theatre's production of Standing at the Sky's Edge will transfer to the West End in 2024. The musical tells three interweaving stories across time all set in the Park Hill estate in Sheffield alongside the music of Richard Hawley.

Where: Lyric Theatre, London. When: From 10th February 2024 After becoming a smash on Broadway, Hadestown is returning to London for its West End debut. The production was last seen on this side of the Atlantic back in 2018 when it ran at the National Theatre.

Cruel Intentions: The 90's Musical

Where: the Other Palace theatre. When: January 2024. Based on the film of the same name, the show started off in New York then transferred to the Edinburgh Fringe festival with a sold out run. Featuring all the best 90's music!

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Where: Peacock Theatre. When: 5th February. The smash hit musical is back in the West End. Based on a true story, Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn't quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation!

Clueless The Musical

Where: Churchill Theatre Bromley. When: 12th February. 90's Beverly Hill is coming to the UK! Based on the film with the same name. Directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George), Clueless The Musical features music by the multi-platinum singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, and lyrics by Grammy winner and three-time Tony nominee Glenn Slater (Sister Act The Musical, Tangled).

Bonnie & Clyde

Where: UK and Ireland tour. When: From 22nd February 2024 Following two runs in London, Bonnie & Clyde are hitting the road in 2024 starting with the Curve Theatre in Leicester.

Starter For Ten

Where: Bristol Old Vic, Bristol. When: 29th February to 30th March 2024 Based on the David Nicholls' novel and the HBO/Playtone film adaptation, the musical Starter For Ten will be getting its world premiere in Bristol in 2024. This tale of love, class and growing up in the 1980s is set in Bristol against the backdrop of the legendary British quiz show University Challenge.

MJ The Musical

Where: Prince Edward Theatre, London. When: 6th March 2024 The jukebox musical inspired by the making of Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World tour has been a smash on Broadway and will be crossing the pond in 2024. MJ The Musical will star Tony Award winner Myles Frost in the titular role, having originated it in New York.

Opening Night

Where: Gielgud Theatre. When: 6th March – 27th July. Starring Sheridan Smith this is a new musical based on a theatre company who are preparing to stage a play on Broadway.

Where: Dominion Theatre. When: March 2024. Another musical based on a film the smash-hit musical is back! Starring the Olivier award winner Beverley Knight, our very own Lemar , Alexandra Burke and Ruth Jones the all star cast will be bringing the gospel to the West End!

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Where: UK tour. When: From 30th April 2024 Based on the books by James Bond author Ian Fleming and its 1968 film adaptation a new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be flying across the UK in 2024.

Kiss Me, Kate

Where: The Barbican. When: 4th June till 14th September 2024. It's a sophisticated, ferociously funny, show within a show – which whisks you into a world of backstage chaos and romantic entanglements as a theatre company attempt to put on a production of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'. The battle of the sexes takes centre stage as former spouses feud, only to find the off-stage antics rival the drama on-stage. Throw in a number of cases of mistaken identity, confused love, gangsters and a spectacular tap routine and you get Kiss Me, Kate.

Burlesque The Musical

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Where: Wyndham's Theatre. When: 18th June. The hit Donmar Wearhouse production of the Broadway musical gets a West End transfer. Directed by Michael Longhurst, this powerful rock musical takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart.

Where: Savoy Theatre. When: June 2024. Based on the hit film and the musical is transferring from Broadway all the way to the West End ! So get in looser! The musical will follow the film storyline closely with the

Starlight Express

Where: Troubadour Wembley park When: June 2024. The iconic musica l from Andrew Lloyd Webber is coming back to London! The roller-skating fast moving musical will be showing at the Wembley with an extended run due to high demand! The story follows a children's train set coming to life.

Hello Dolly!

Where: London Palladium. When: 6th July. Winner of four Tony Awards and the critically acclaimed Broadway musical is back in the West End. Staring Olivier award and BAFTA Award winning Imelda Staunton. Say Hello Dolly!

Shrek The Musical

Where: Eventim Apollo. When: 19th July. The musical is back in the West End. Based on the hit film series the musical features Antony Lawrence (The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Matilda the Musical) as Shrek, with Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton (The Addams Family) as Princess Fiona

A Chorus line

Where: Sadler's Wells Theatre. When: July 2024. The smash hit Broadway production Known for its stellar choreography and snappy songs celebrating theatre and the stories behind it.

The Devil wears Prada The Musical

Where: Dominion Theatre. When: October 2024. Yet another musical based on a film! Groundbreaking. Headed by Elton John the plot will follow closely to the film with this musical being in the works since 2017!

Only Fools and Horses The Musical

Where: Eventim Apollo. When: 17th December. Lovely jubbly! The English classic has its own musical and its back! Based on the BBC comedy with the Trotters of Peckham are brought to life once again through an ingenious and hilarious original score.

Where: London (Venue TBC) When: 2024 The new comedy musical about corn that's taking Broadway by storm is set to cross the Atlantic in 2024. While most details are yet to be announced, we know that producer Cameron Mackintosh is set to have Shucked open in one of his West End theatres in 2024.

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Mary Poppins

Based on the stories of P L Travers, with original music & Lyrics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman and book by Julian Fellowes New songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Palace Theatre, Manchester (2008)

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Rather than a pantomime, Manchester's Palace Theatre this Christmas presents the spectacular Cameron Mackintosh production of Mary Poppins , here for a three-month residency.

The musical has been created from piecing together elements from the well-loved 1964 Disney film and other material from the original children's novels by P L Travers, with some well-known songs adapted from the film and others that are brand new. Julian Fellowes' adaptation fleshes out the characters and the story more than the film and gives the characters, particularly the adults, a stronger emotional base. The most famous songs by the Sherman brothers are still here, and the changes and new songs by British songwriters Stiles and Drewe integrate extremely well with the originals with some sparkling and witty new lyrics, although just occasionally the score has touches of a more modern Wicked -style musical sound.

The story, if anyone doesn't know it, is set in a late Victorian or Edwardian middle class family which has gone through a succession of nannies due to the bad behaviour of the two children, Jane and Michael Banks. Suddenly, Mary Poppins appears (literally) in their life, a nanny with very different methods and, it seems, some magical powers. While she is still as upright and emotionally detached as her predecessors, her unusual methods, such as to use reward as well as punishment to teach the children how to behave, bear fruit, teaching the adults how to behave towards the children as well as the other way around.

For anyone used to seeing touring productions of West End shows with inexperienced casts and cut-down scenery, effects and even scripts, this is a whole different world. In fact it is the nearest anyone could probably get to staging a full-blown West End musical outside London for just a three-month run. This is just about the most spectacular family musical production Manchester has seen for years.

Lisa O'Hare plays the title role very much in the Julie Andrews mould, with her cut-glass English accent and her precise diction and deportment, but she still makes the part her own and shows off a wonderful singing voice. Daniel Crossley plays Bert, who sometimes acts as narrator, as a jokey, friendly cockney with bags of charisma. Martin Ball is just perfect as the straight-laced, order-obsessed and emotionally detached father of Jane and Michael, who probably learns the greatest lesson and effects the biggest transformation of all of the characters in the show. He is supported extremely well by Louise Bowden as his wife, torn between her duty to her husband and her affection for her children.

The other members of the company all play smaller parts, each performed better than the main roles in some touring musicals, and execute Matthew Bourne's wonderfully distinctive and quirky ensemble direction and choreography with breathtaking precision.

For the children's parts, the producers have not been frightened of turning Jane and Michael into substantial roles with lots of dialogue, singing and dancing instead of just using them as decoration and giving them the odd line. They are played by an army of children from around the country on different nights, but if they are all as good as eleven-year-old Isabella Sedgwick as bossy Jane and eight-year-old William Pearce as mischievous and cheeky Michael at the reviewed performance, this is a group of very talented and well-rehearsed children whose performances are in no way overshadowed by or secondary to those of the adults.

All of this is performed on Bob Crowley's wonderfully imaginative and spectacular set. The Banks's house opens out like a pop-up book; the park explodes into colour; Mrs Corry's shop unfolds like a beach windbreaker into a mass of colour and people; the monochromatic bank distorts perspective to make the pillars and dome seem terrifyingly intimidating. Integrated superbly into this are some magic effects from illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer that draw out the story and the atmosphere without drawing attention to themselves. There are many real showstoppers where songs, design, choreography and performance come together perfectly, including Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious , S tep In Time and the beautiful kite flying sequence.

Technically, the production achieves something that is extremely rare at the Palace: a rich, clear and well-balanced sound where every word and note is clear and distinct. Mary Poppins does fly, and for the ending there is a really impressive additional twist to her flight that is rarely carried through to a touring production and which is breathtaking to witness. Bert also gets his moment of flight, as he tap-dances up the proscenium arch, across the top and down the other side.

This is a perfect a musical production as you could hope to see, with a great book and score and the production values and calibre of production team and performer that you would normally expect only in a top London production. It is hard to believe that this is from the same producer that brought The Witches of Eastwick to Manchester just a couple of months ago. Although perhaps not suitable for the very young, if you're looking for a show for all the family, there is nothing better in this area than Mary Poppins , and hasn't been for a long, long time.

Running to to 7th March, 2009

Reviewer: David Chadderton

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"Close your mouth please, Michael. We are not a codfish."

Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group are delighted to announce the spectacular full production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

20 years after the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world, Mary Poppins flies back to tour with further venues to be announced.

Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chamber s reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production.

The Age hailed Stefanie “a terrific Mary Poppins, who gives an impeccable performance” , and called Jack Chambers “a glorious Bert, with happy feet and a thousand-watt smile.” Further casting to be announced soon.

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 featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

Producer and Co-creator Cameron Mackintosh said, “It is amazingly already 20 years since Mary Poppins first landed onto the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome and started spreading Pamela Travers' magical stories around the great cities of the world. Mary has soared triumphantly around the globe and our recent Australian production discovered two of the most delightful Mary and Berts ever – Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers – whom I'm thrilled to be bringing to the United Kingdom and Ireland to star in this spectacular new National tour. They are heading a wonderful cast and I'm sure you will find this the most magical production of Mary Poppins ever, practically perfect in every way!”

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Lead casting is as follows:

Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers in Mary Poppins the Musical UK Tour

  • Stefanie Jones – Mary Poppins
  • Jack Chambers – Bert

MARY POPPINS   has original music and lyrics by   Richard M. Sherman   and   Robert B. Sherman   with new songs and additional music and lyrics by   George Stiles   and   Anthony Drewe . The book is by   Julian Fellowes   and this production is co-created by   Cameron Mackintosh . It has orchestrations by   William David Brohn   and dance and vocal arrangements by   George Stiles .  It has sound design by   Paul Gatehouse   and lighting by   Hugh Vanstone .  Co-Choreography is by   Stephen Mear . The set and costume designs are by   Bob Crowley . Co-direction and choreography is by   Matthew Bourne   and direction is by   Richard Eyre .    

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    Australian stars Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers will reprise their acclaimed performances as Mary Poppins and Bert in Mary Poppins when the multi-award-winning musical embarks on a new UK and Ireland tour later this year.. Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have confirmed the hit West End production which took its final bow at the Prince Edward Theatre in January 2023, will fly ...

  12. The National announces UK shows on huge 2023 tour

    The National announces UK arena shows on huge 2023 tour - and more tickets on sale There's a host of great artists coming to the north this year, including Goo Goo Dolls and Alfie Boe men

  13. Mary Poppins flies in for new UK & Ireland tour in 2024 & 2025

    Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the original Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins will tour the UK and Ireland in 2024 & 2025, with dates including the Plymouth Theatre Royal, Edinburgh festival Theatre, Liverpool Playhouse, the Bristol Hippodrome and Manchester Opera House. The show will star Stefanie Jones as Mary Poppins and Jack Chambers ...

  14. 'MARY POPPINS' announces 2024/2025 UK & Ireland Tour!

    Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that the spectacular full production of the multi-award-winning musical, MARY POPPINS, will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour later this year. Twenty years on from its world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world, MARY POPPINS flies back into Bristol ...

  15. Mary Poppins to tour the UK and Ireland

    Photo: Daniel Boud. Musical Mary Poppins will tour the UK and Ireland in 2024 and 2025. Following its West End run, the show will begin a tour of the UK and Ireland on November 4 at the Bristol ...

  16. Mary Poppins tour dates & tickets 2024

    Manchester, Palace Theatre. Mary Poppins . On sale Mon 18th Mar 10AM. Rated Excellent. Fans who like Mary Poppins also like. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 26 UK Tour Dates Sister Act - The Musical 22 UK Tour Dates Mamma Mia - The Musical 1 UK Tour Date Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 1 UK Tour Date ...

  17. Mary Poppins

    UK Tour began at the Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2009. ... Mary Poppins tour (April 2009) [8.95Mb PDF] From Lighting & Sound International. Tour Automation by Delstar Engineering. After a spectacular run of Mary Poppins in London's West End the musical began its first tour of the UK in Plymouth in June 2009. The magical theatre version includes ...

  18. Mary Poppins UK and Ireland Tour Announced for 2024-2025

    ON SALE 28 MARCH 2024. WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 2025 - SATURDAY 17 MAY 2025. PALACE THEATRE MANCHESTER. ON SALE 18 MARCH 2024. FURTHER VENUES TO BE ANNOUNCED. Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical ...

  19. Mary Poppins musical announces UK and Ireland tour dates

    Mary Poppins musical UK and Ireland tour dates. 4-30 November, 2024 - Bristol, Hippodrome - tickets on sale 18 March. 11 December, 2024 - 11 January, 2025 - Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - tickets on sale soon. 22 January - 15 February, 2025 - Edinburgh, Festival Theatre - tickets on sale 18 March. 26 February - 29 March ...

  20. Marry Poppins returns for UK & Ireland tour

    Step In Time 🎶. Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced the spectacular full production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour. 20 years after the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the ...

  21. Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers to Star in Mary Poppins U.K. and

    By Margaret Hall. March 07, 2024. Cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of Mary Poppins Daniel Boud. Australian stage stars Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers will star as Mary and Bert in the upcoming U ...

  22. Theatre review: Mary Poppins at Palace Theatre, Manchester

    Rather than a pantomime, Manchester's Palace Theatre this Christmas presents the spectacular Cameron Mackintosh production of Mary Poppins, here for a three-month residency.. The musical has been created from piecing together elements from the well-loved 1964 Disney film and other material from the original children's novels by P L Travers, with some well-known songs adapted from the film and ...

  23. Mary Poppins UK and Ireland tour extends.

    UK and Ireland tour dates. 29 October 2015 -28 November 2015, Bristol Hippodrome. 3 December 2015 - 9 January 2016, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin. 20 January 2016 - 5 March 2016, Palace Theatre, Manchester. Wednesday 9 March - Saturday 23 April 2016, Birmingham Hippodrome -.

  24. Mary Poppins UK & Ireland tour

    Mary Poppins UK & Ireland tour. "Winds in the east, mist coming in. Like somethin' is brewin' and bout to begin" Bert. Disney and Cameron Mackintosh today announced that their multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins will embark on a tour of the UK and Ireland, opening at Leicester Curve on Tuesday 13 October 2015.

  25. Mary Poppins

    Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert ... MANCHESTER. PALACE THEATRE. From 9th April 2025. Tickets on ...

  26. Mary Poppins

    Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group are delighted to announce the spectacular full production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.. 20 years after the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world, Mary Poppins flies back to tour with further venues ...

  27. MARY POPPINS Will Embark on New UK and Ireland Tour in 2024

    The tour kicks off at Bristol Hippodrome on 4 November 2024. Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK ...

  28. Stage Door Joe on Instagram: "Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman

    53 likes, 1 comments - stagedoorjoe on July 18, 2023: "Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman, show creator Debbie Isitt and Ambassador Theatre Group Pr ...