Adult Simba (Lion )
Simba is edgy, rebellious, attractive, sexy, a Man - Boy with a regal streak

Age: Teens - 20s
Height: 5'10" - 6'1", 178cm - 186cm
Vocal Range: Tenor

Vince Harder (Simba) in the Sydney Production; Photo: James Morgan

Mufasa (Lion)
Mufasa is stoic, kingly, regal, strong, centred, warm, giving, a teacher, understanding, compassionate

Age: 30s - 40s
Height: 6'0" - 6'3", 183cm - 191cm
Vocal Range: Bass Baritone

Jay Laga'aia (Mufasa) in the Sydney Production: Photo: James Morgan

Rafiki (Baboon)
Rafiki is quirky, comic, spiritually-focused, unpredictable, eccentric, a sharman

Age: 30s - 40s
Height: 5'6' - 5'10", 168cm - 178cm
Vocal Range: alto/soprano

Buyisile Zama (Rafiki) in the Sydney Production; Photo: James Morgan

Adult Nala (Lioness )
Nala is strong, confident, grounded, attractive, a mature woman for her teenage years, regal

Age: Teens - 20s
Height: 5'7' - 5'10", 170cm - 178cm
Vocal Range: High Alto Belt

Jennlee Shallow (Adult Nala) in the Sydney Production; Photo: James Morgan

Scar (Lion )
Scar is slender, sleek, wiry, sly, charming, humorous yet dangerous, manipulative, intelligent

Age: 30s - 40s
Height: 5'10' - 6'2", 178cm - 189cm
Vocal Range: Bass Baritone

Tony Harvey (Scar) in the Sydney Production; Photo: Sue Adler

Zazu (Hornbill )
Zazu is meticulous, fussy, officious, self-important, a bit eccentric, flighty, pompous

Age: 30s - 40s
Height: 5'6' - 5'9", 168cm - 176cm
Vocal Range: Tenor

Terry Bader (Zazu) in the Sydney Production; Photo: James Morgan

Shenzi (Hyena)
Shenzi is a Rock n' Roll comic with an edge, Whoopi Goldberg or Rosie Perez, bossy, tough but funny, ghetto accent

Age: 20s - 30s
Height: 5'6' - 5'8", 168cm - 173cm
Vocal Range: Alto

Banzai (Hyena)
Banzai is tough, Rock n' Roll, comic, gruff, dangerous yet funny, second in command, unpredictable

Age: 20s - 30s
Height: 5'6' - 5'10", 168cm - 178cm
Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor

Ed (Hyena)
Ed is eccentric, comic, physically active and creative; no dialogue, only speaks through laughter and sounds, goofy, empty-headed

Age: 20s - 30s
Height: 5'6' - 5'10", 168cm - 178cm
Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor

Timon (Meerkat)
Timon has a Napolean complex, tough little guy, over-compensating, wants to be in charge, nasal Brooklyn, Jewish accent

Age: 20s - 30s
Height: 5'5' - 5'8", 165cm - 173cm
Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor

Jamie McGregor (Timon) in the Sydney Production; Photo: James Morgan

Pumbaa (Warthog)
Pumbaa is a gruff-voiced Warthog with a big, compassionate heart, comic, warm, simple

Age: 30s - 40s
Height: 5'10' - 6'0", 178cm - 183cm
Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor

Tim Richards (Pumbaa) in the Sydney Production; Photo: James Morgan