The world's most famous nanny is coming to the Thun Lake Stage in summer 2024. The musical makers have secured the rights to the internationally successful musical by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh. From 10 July to 24 August 2024, the Thunerseespiele will present MARY POPPINS in a new guise - as the first event organizer in Switzerland.
The musical MARY POPPINS tells the story of the Banks family. Their children Jane and Michael dance around on their nanny's nose. The parents decide: They urgently need a new nanny. But the Banks couple have clear ideas about what the nanny should be like. None of the applicants has the necessary rigor. The appointment of Mary Poppins brings a breath of fresh air into the house. The young woman organizes everyday life with Jane and Michael with humour and sensitivity. She takes them on numerous magical adventures and dream journeys. This not only changes the children's nature, but also the dynamics of the whole family.
Lake Thun Festival 2023, Dällebach Kari © Image: Thuner Seespiele/zvg
For many people, Walt Disney's 1965 film MARY POPPINS starring Julie Andrews is a formative childhood memory. It is based on the book by author Pamela L. Travers, published in 1934, and forms the template for the musical adaptation, which premiered in 2004 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London's West End. The musical celebrated an impressive triumphal march: over 12 million people worldwide have seen MARY POPPINS on the musical stage. It has been translated into nine languages and received over 30 international awards.
July 10 to August 24, 2024
