Brian Temba

	Brian Temba Brian Temba (born 9 December 1977) is a South African actor, performer, singer, songwriter and producer. He was born in the Eastern Cape province. He speaks four languages. He is known for his role as Ranthumeng Mokoena in the South African soap opera ''Muvhango'' and his role as Simba in the West End musical ''The Lion King''. Career Theatre Simba in ''The Lion King'' (2003–2008: West End) u/s Simba/Ensemble in ''The Lion King'' (2000–2001: Panteges Theatre, Los Angeles) Ensemble in '' Lion and the lamb'' (1999: Market Theatre, South Africa) Television Omar in '' Hip-Hop Opera'' (Urban Concepts, London) Featured Artist in ''Back stage'' (ETV) Brian in ''Generations'' (SABC 1) guest at ''The Jay Leno Show'' (Los Angeles) guest at '' Felicia Mabuza-Suttle'' (South Africa) Ranthumeng Mokoena in " Muvhango (South African TV series)"(SABC 2) Recordings Joyous Celebration Tenor Singer on '' Joyous Celebration 4'' (2000) ''Amazing Grace'' (film soundtrack) Roger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Simba Simba is a fictional character and the protagonist of Disney's ''The Lion King (franchise), The Lion King'' franchise. Introduced in the 1994 film ''The Lion King'', Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation's List of Walt Disney Animation Studios films, 32nd animated feature, the character subsequently appears in ''The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'' (1998) and ''The Lion King 1½'' (2004) as well as The Lion King (2019 film), the 2019 remake of the original film. Simba was created by screenwriters Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts (writer), Jonathan Roberts and Linda Woolverton. While Mark Henn served as Simba's supervising animator as a cub, Ruben A. Aquino animated the character as he appears as an adult. Simba was inspired by the character Bambi (character), Bambi from Disney's ''Bambi'' (1942), as well as the stories of Moses and Joseph (Genesis), Joseph from the Bible. Additionally, several similarities have been drawn between Simba and Prince Hamlet from William S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	West End Theatre West End theatre is mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres in and near the West End of London.Christopher Innes, "West End" in ''The Cambridge Guide to Theatre'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998), pp. 1194–1195, Along with New York City's Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. Seeing a West End show is a common tourist activity in London. Famous screen actors, British and international alike, frequently appear on the London stage. There are a total of 39 theatres in the West End, with the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, opened in May 1663, the oldest theatre in London. The Savoy Theatre – built as a showcase for the popular series of comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan – was entirely lit by electricity in 1881. Opening in October 2022, @sohoplace is the first new West End theatre in 50 years. The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) announced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	The Lion King (musical) ''The Lion King'' is a Musical theatre, musical play based on the 1994 Walt Disney Animation Studios' The Lion King, animated feature film of the same name with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and Book (musical theatre), book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, along with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M., Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer. Directed by Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. The show is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Production history The musical debuted on July 8, 1997, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the Orpheum Theatre (Minneapolis), Orpheum Theatre and was successful before premiering on Broadway theatre, Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre on October 15, 1997, in previews, with the official opening on November 13, 1997. On June 13, 2006, the Broadway production moved to the Minskoff Theatre to make way for the musical version of ''Mary Poppins (musical), Mary Popp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Lion And The Lamb The lion (''Panthera leo'') is a large cat of the genus ''Panthera'' native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is a social species, forming groups called ''prides''. A lion's pride consists of a few adult males, related females, and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator; although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur and have been known to hunt humans, lions typically don't actively seek out and prey on humans. The lion inhabits grasslands, savannas and shrublands. It is usually more diurnal than other wild cats, but when persecuted, it adapts to being active at night and at twilight. During the Neolithic period, the lion ranged throughout Africa and Eurasia from Southeast Europe to In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]