Faces of The Lion King (Sihle)

8 times a week at Marina Bay Sands, 150 cast and crew from 12 countries around the world, get together to put on the best show in town.

Who are some of these talented folks? Follow our series “Faces of The Lion King” and learn about them!

Next we have Sihle Ndaba who is a Female Singer part of the ensemble. She is also the Swing of Nala.

NAME: Sihle Ndaba
FROM: South Africa


What do you like to do in your free time?

Watching movies, mostly chick flicks, dramas and romantic comedies such as My Sister’s Keeper, The Devil wears Prada. I also enjoy baking and shopping

What is your favourite food in Singapore?

I love the Seafood Fried Rice

Which part of Singapore would you like to bring back with you? (other than food)

The shoes, clothes actually the malls.. {Giggle}

How long have you been with the Lion King? How’s the journey so far?

This is my first Lion King production and from watching the show in South Africa to being in it here is unreal for me. It’s really a magical experience thus far.

What’s your hometown like?

I come from a very small town called Ermeco. It doesn’t have much to do but it has a very strong sense of community or what we South Africans would call “Ubuntu”.

Faces of The Lion King (Joilson)

8 times a week at Marina Bay Sands, 150 cast and crew from 12 countries around the world, get together to put on the best show in town.

Who are some of these talented folks? Follow our series “Faces of The Lion King” and learn about them!

Next we have Joilson Lima Da Silva who is a Male Dancer Swing part of the ensemble. He is also the Co-Captain of the Dancers and of Fight sequences.

NAME: Joilson Lima Da Silva
FROM: Brazil

What do you like to do in your free time?

I’m a curious person, so on my free time I like to go out with friends, meet new people, discover new places, cook for my friends at home… Love to enjoy life.

What’s your hometown like?

One of the most beautiful place in the world. The people, food, music… everything is amazing. That’s Salvador, Bahia, BRASIL.

How long have you been with the Lion King? How’s the journey so far?

It’s about 7 years now, and so far so good, always having the chance to meet new people. Oh My Gaaaaad!!! I Love that!!!

What is your favourite food in Singapore?

Funny question, I’ve been to a Brazilian restaurant called Carnivore, I loved very much the food there, but I prefer my own made home food. Besides that, I like to try all kinds of food but names are a bit difficult to remember.

What would you like our readers to know?

I left my career as a journalist to become an artist and I do not regret at all. I have what I do. 

Faces of The Lion King (Michael)

8 times a week at Marina Bay Sands, 150 cast and crew from 12 countries around the world, get together to put on the best show in town.

Who are some of these talented folks? Follow our  series “Faces of The Lion King” and learn about them!

First up, we have Michael Jakavula who is a Male Dancer part of the ensemble. His notable roles in The Lion King are buzzard and hyena amongst other roles

NAME: Michael Jakavula

FROM: South Africa

Tell us more about yourself.

I’m a fun-loving, crazy, out-going, inspiring and hard-working person.

What is your favourite food in Singapore?

Seafood Fried Rice and Sweet & Sour Pork

How long have you been with the Lion King? How’s the journey so far?

This is my 3^rd Production and I love it! With all my heart and Soul. It really changed most of the things in my life.

What’s your hometown like?

It’s rough and violent sometimes, you always have to be on the lookout when you’re walking on the streets although it has its fun times. But, its not like Singapore where you can sleep on the road and wake up safe.

What would you like our readers to know?

I love co-ordinating and organising my own events

The Making of The Lion King

How do you take one of the world's most successful musicals, currently playing to packed houses in Broadway and the West End, and recreate it in Singapore?

Our cameras were on hand from the unloading of the 1st container, through the hundreds of hours of rehearsals and preparations, to the glitz and glamour of the red carpet Gala opening.

This Saturday, 26 march, 6.30pm on Channel 5, you get to take a look Behind Pride Rock, and see how The Lion King came to Singapore.

Watch the trailer here

O What a Night!

We made it! March 10 2011. The date redmarked in everyone’s calendar, the one point that we’ve been working towards. After years of planning, The Lion King was officially open in Singapore! For the Cast and Crew who had gathered here from 12 different countries, it was the end of an intense preparation process which started with the unloading of 29 container-loads of sets, props and costumes, through to 500 hours of intensive rehearsals. The Pride was finally home.

And in traditional Broadway style, Gala Night was a red carpet, black tie, invitation only event, to celebrate the arrival of the biggest theatrical blockbuster to open in Singapore.

Celebrating with the cast and crew was an exclusive guest list of 1600 of The Lion King’s best fans, including celebrities and theatre luminaries. Following are some of the scenes from the Gala event.

Recognise anyone?

Opening in 6 Weeks!

The wait is almost over. The Lion King, Disney's worldwide phenomenon opens in 6 weeks at the Sands Theater, Marina Bay Sands!


Rehearsals have started, the cast of 51 have journeyed from 13 countries and 5 continents to bring you an experience of a lifetime and redefine your expectations of theater.


Get up close with life on the Serengeti plains and watch as the animals come alive on stage with elaborate costumes, stunning visual effects and enchanting music!

The Perfect Gift!

If you wanted to send someone to watch The Lion King but just don't know how to find out which date and time they are available to catch the show... here's the solution!


Get them The Lion King Ticket Vouchers!
Now you can surprise your friends and family and maybe even your bosses! Give them The Lion King ticket vouchers... this allows them to choose their preferred show date.

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