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.
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!”
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.