No sooner has the room where Hamilton happened been cleared than we find out what we can expect at the Wales Millennium Centre this Christmas.
Cardiff has been confirmed as the festive destination for the record breaking MARY POPPINS which was a huge success in London’s West End and has already received massive applause, critical acclaim and rave reviews across the UK.
Based on the Walt Disney film – and the original stories of Pamela Lyndon Travers who created the Mary Poppins character – the theatrical version of the world’s favourite nanny will blow you away.
The team here at South Wales Life we’re very much involved some 20 years ago at the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world. Appropriately the show flew back into the Bristol Hippodrome las November, the first stop on its massive tour.
This time around it’s acclaimed Australian stars, STEFANIE JONES and JACK CHAMBERS who 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.
Although they are out on the tour right now, it is still to be confirmed just who will be playing in Mary Poppins when it gets to Cardiff. As soon as we know we’ll update you.
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 told us recently….
“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…..
“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.”
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.
MARY POPPINS gets to the Wales Millennium Centre from 3rd December through to 10th January 2026. If you’d like to get tickets there’s a few dates to get in your diary.
On sale to Partner and Partner Awen members from 10am 3rd February
On sale to Ffrind and Ffrind+ members from 10am 5th February
On sale to Groups from 10am 6th February
On sale to the public from 10am 7th February – HERE.
