Here, Scar goads Simba into exploring the elephant graveyard.

Inciting IncidentĪfter we learn more about the characters, the inciting incident occurs on page 16. The scene sets up how the lions rule over this land, and the song sets up the themes the movie will explore. Over this scene, the song “Circle of Life” plays. For the first few pages, we just get that epic opening shot of the Serengeti, ending with Rafiki lifting Simba into the air. The Lion King script is interesting because the first line of dialogue does not come until page 5. What a homecoming.THE LION KING SYNOPSIS WHAT IS THE PLOT OF LION KING? 1.

I can’t wait to take to the stage in Dublin having been on tour with this amazing cast. The villainous Scar is a dream role - he is an extremely complex character who audiences love to hate and a joy to bring to life on stage. Brian said, “It is an honour to be stepping into the infamous role of Scar in my beloved hometown of Dublin at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Brian is currently covering the role of Scar in the touring company of The Lion King. Born and raised in Dublin, Gilligan trained at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and has featured in productions such as Romeo & Juliet at Mill Theatre Dublin and Jimmy’s Hall at Abbey Theatre Dublin. Having played in more than 100 cities in 20 countries on every continent except Antarctica, The Lion King's worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history.īrian Gilligan will play the iconic villain 'Scar'. With an incredible cast of more than 50 actors, singers and dancers, the story of The Lion King roars into life using spectacular masks, puppets, and costumes to tell the story of Simba’s journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. Disney's The Lion King returns to Bord Gáís Energy Theatre in September 2023.

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