Disney fans will once again get the chance to get closer than ever before to their favourite shows when the film studios’ theatrical arm opens its Summer Pop-Up Experience in the heart of London’s Covent Garden later this month.
Located in the historic Carriage Hall on Floral Street, the third Disney on Stage Summer Pop-Up Experience will include a first appearance from the re-imagined production of the Olivier Award-winning stage musical version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast alongside previous attractions Frozen, Mary Poppins, Aladdin and The Lion King.
Celebrating the best of Disney in the West End, across the UK and on Broadway, Disney Theatrical Productions working with Covent Garden, will once again create a unique free-to-access space in the heart of Theatreland.
Every day from 22 July until 30 August 2021, visitors will take a journey through some of Disney’s most enchanting worlds. With the eagerly-anticipated West End premiere of Frozen just weeks away, visitors will experience the heights of Elsa’s ice palace and the majesty of Arendelle Castle and for a limited time be offered a glimpse of Elsa’s stunning ice gown before leading lady Samantha Barks takes to the stage for the first time as Elsa at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 27 August.
Fans of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins will be offered the chance to explore ‘Mrs Corry’s Sweet Shop’ while visitors will once again be able to get close to the distinctive masks, puppets and costumes from the multi-award-winning The Lion King. Families will experience the magic carpet ride of Aladdin’s ‘Cave of Wonders’ and will be Disney’s guests for the Beauty and the Beast experience featuring the iconic rose.
Announcing this year’s event Fiona Pearce, marketing director at Disney Theatrical Productions said: “This year, more than ever, it felt important to bring the joy of Disney’s stage shows back where they belong in the West End, spotlighting each in our first ever walk-through experience. Free for everyone, this Pop-Up for all ages, is a much-needed dose of fun where guests can enjoy the craft and beauty of our productions. Come, Be Our Guest.”
Catherine Riccomini, director of marketing and communications, Capco Covent Garden, added: “Covent Garden is world famous as the heart of theatre land in London and we are delighted to once again be the home of the Disney on Stage Summer Pop-Up experience. We look forward to welcoming visitors, and invite them to stay and discover everything our open air pedestrianised district and indoor entertainment has to offer this summer – from shopping, to dining, theatres, culture and more.”
Angela Thomas
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