Zorro Tickets

Taking cues from Isabel Allende's mock-biography 'Zorro: A Novel' (2005), the acclaimed movie 'The Mask of Zorro' (1998) starring Antonio Banderas, and the original Zorro story 'The Curse of Capistrano' by Johnston McCulley (1919), the new West End musical 'Zorro' is following in the footsteps of a well-established class of action-packed romances. Opening on the 30th of June 2008 at the Garrick Theatre in London, 'Zorro' is directed by Christopher Renshaw (of 'We Will Rock You' fame) and produced by the award-winning author Isabel Allende. World famous Flamenco dancer Rafael Amargo is responsible for the musical's complicated choreography, whilst the intoxicating music is due entirely to the Gipsy Kings - they even include a few of their most well known hits, 'Baila Me', 'Bomboleo' and 'Djobi Djoba'. Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson round up the creative cast, pulling together the musical's many influences to produce an entertaining storyline. The musical's biggest selling point is its many stunts, magical tricks and breathtaking dance numbers that have kept audiences in rapt attention. The Gipsy Kings are incorporated into the story and perform their numbers on stage, giving the crowd two for the price of one - a musical and concert all in one night!

Based loosely upon Isabel Allende's best seller 'Zorro: A Novel', 'Zorro' the musical begins with Don Diego de la Vega journeying to Barcelona, where his father Don Alejandro de la Vega - the Californian Mayor - believes he will best be educated. Alejandro is hoping that Diego will grow into a responsible, respectable, honourable man, one who is capable of stepping into the role of Mayor once Alejandro is no longer able to perform the Mayoral duties himself. Diego, however, is looking for adventure and does not want to be confined to the stifling rules and regulations of the Academy he is being sent to. He rebels, joining instead with a group of gypsies led by the enigmatic Inez, a woman with mystical powers and a strong sense of leadership. Diego's new friends teach him many tricks of the trade, showing him sleight of hand magic, sword fighting, aerobatics, gymnastics, dancing and singing, all in an effort to make money from passers-by on the streets. Diego also discovers his love of women and begins to show great skill at flirtation and romance. Diego's lazy days of games, womanising and money-making are rudely halted when Luisa, a rather sappy young woman from California, arrives in Barcelona looking for Diego. A childhood friend, she has come to give Diego terrible news - his father has died in mysterious circumstances and he has been replaced by a cruel naval Captain named Ramon. Torn with anguish and guilt, Diego resolves to return to California to investigate and avenge the death of his father. His gypsy friends and Luisa return with him.

Upon their return to California, Diego, Luisa and their Gypsy friends find the entire region in uproar. Captain Ramon is proving to be an unpopular Mayor, treating the Californian people cruelly and allowing his navy free reign. Diego begins his investigations but struggles with the fact that he is well known throughout the area. The solution, it seems, is for Diego to become Zorro (Spanish for 'Wolf') - donning a mask, hat and cape and riding under the cover of night on his wilful black horse Toronado. With the help of Diego's mute brother Bernado, Diego/Zorro begins his investigations in earnest. Eventually concluding that Captain Ramon has conspired to get rid of Diego's father, Diego decides to crush his foe - but not before he rights all the wrongs that Ramon has instigated. By the time the musical draws to a close, Diego has triumphed over Ramon, stoked the flames of his love affair with childhood sweetheart Luisa, and established himself (as Zorro) as the officer of justice in the Californian region.

Originally premiering in Manchester before embarking on a tour throughout the United Kingdom, 'Zorro' has settled in the West End for what will hopefully be a long stay. Matt Rawle (known previously for his role as Che in the revival of 'Evita') takes the role of Diego/Zorro, whilst Adam Levy (previously in 'Angels in America' at the Lyric Hammersmith theatre) plays all-round bad-guy Captain Ramon. The female roles of Inez and Luisa are performed by Lesli Margherita (a notable Los Angeles actress) and Emma Williams (previously Truly Scrumptious in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang') respectively. Tickets are presently available up until the performance date of 10 January 2009, though it is expected that the season will be extended if audience numbers continue to produce sell-outs.