Archive for May 7th, 2011
Ava Brennan West End debut in The Lion King for The Principal Role of Lioness ‘Nala’
Liverpool actress Ava Brennan will make her West End debut on May 17th 2011 as she joins the London cast of Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King. Ava will play the principal role of lioness ‘Nala’, having recently played in the Hamburg production.
Ava Brennan will Play the Principal Role of Lioness ‘Nala’
Originally from Bootle in Liverpool, Ava trained at the Loretta Legge Theatre School in Maghull, Merseyside where she gained extensive training in ballet, modern dance and tap.
She then went on to achieve roles in various European productions of Oklahoma! Aida, The Count of Monte Cristo and Hairspray.
Ava Brennan said: “When I first got offered the job to play Nala in the London production, I was ecstatic. It has been a dream of mine to perform on the West End since I was little, I still cannot believe it now! I am so excited to get on stage and be part of the Lion King family.”
Now in its twelfth year at the Lyceum Theatre, The Lion King continues to reign as one of London’s most popular musicals. Over 9 million people have seen the show since it opened in London in October 1999 and 55 million people have seen The Lion King worldwide. With record-breaking productions in New York, Las Vegas, Singapore, Hamburg and Tokyo, this global phenomenon also on North American tour is set to launch in Madrid in October 2011.
Associate Director John Stefaniuk, who has worked closely with Ava said: “Ava is a true gift to The Lion King. Finding an actress with the ability to play Nala is always challenging as it’s a role with extraordinary physical, vocal and emotional demands.
“However, Ava took on the role with such commitment in Hamburg that bringing her to the West End was an easy decision for us. She is an outstanding addition to our West End production.”
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