Popular TV Presenter, theatre performer and Strictly finalist Karim Zeroual leads the cast of the brand-new UK tour of smash-hit family favourite Madagascar the Musical as the hilarious King Julien.
Best known for anchoring CBBC and reaching the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019, Karim comes to Mayflower Theatre from August 21 to 24.
He told the Daily Echo about life as an eccentric lemur ahead of the show.
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Karim said: "There is a sense of responsibility in bringing to life a character that everyone knows so well and loves which is a little bit scary too but I think I’m doing a good job so far!
King Julien is such fun to play. There's a lot of room for playing with the character and improvisation which is great. I also get to perform arguably the most iconic song from the show with Move it Move it. It’s a real laugh, it kind of feels like a mini rave on stage!"
Tickets, currently priced £15, from mayflower.org.uk
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