The Mongol Khan, which tells an epic historical story through music, theatre, dance and puppetry, has unveiled the creative team for its UK shows ahead of its London Coliseum run this November.
Working alongside Mongolian director Hero Baatar are playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker (Our Country’s Good), who will adapt a new translation by historian and Mongolian history expert John Man.
Nick Barnes (Life of Pi, The Lorax) will design and create new puppets specifically for the UK production including a fire-breathing dragon. Mike Roberston (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory) joins the team to redesign the lighting for the vast Coliseum stage and David Gregory (King John) is the sound designer.
Mongolia 2,000 years ago. A brutal succession battle threatens the very stability of the Empire. As the great Khan struggles to maintain his supremacy, a plot hatches that will forever alter the balance of power.
This epic production, featuring more than 70 performers, has run for more than 100 performances in Mongolia. Based on historical events, the show explores Mongolian culture and history through music, dance, dialogue and puppetry, with elaborate sets and costumes, all inspired by traditional nomadic culture and tradition.
The Mongol Khan was written in 1998 by renowned Mongolian writer and poet Lkhagvasuren Bavuu and was revived in April 2022 at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Drama, directed by Baatar.
The production has taken inspiration from historical events, archaeological findings, traditional nomadic dances, and the music of the ancient Hun culture of Central Asia from the Hunnu Empire period, and is produced by Hero Entertainment, Wild Yak Productions and Maktub Productions.
Arriving to mark the 60th annivesary of Anglo-Mongolian relations, performances will run from November 17-December 3.
Tickets: www.themongolkhan.com
