The Lion King Sydney (Capitol Theatre) Curtain Call - 31 October, 2026 2pm

The curtain call for the matinee 2pm performance of The Lion King at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney on Saturday 31 October, 2026. Today I was in for a big spooky surprise seeing ensemble cast member Rania Potaka-Osborne making his debut as an understudy for the role of Ed. I realised he is now the first ensemble dancer in this season of The Lion King to become an understudy. Cast list: Scar - Daniel Frederiksen Rafiki - Angel Zuma (understudy) Mufasa - Nick Afoa Zazu - Mat Verevis (understudy) Timon - Jamie McGregor Pumbaa - Hamish Johnston (standby) Simba - Aphiwe Nyezi Nala - Emily Nkomo Shenzi - Ezra Williams Banzai - Clifford Tlomatsana (understudy) Ed - Rania Potaka-Osborne (understudy) Young Simba - Eason Ma Young Nala - Savannah Callus Sarabi - Chaska Halliday Ensemble - Claire Abaijah-Griffin, Shugri Abdi, Tara Bajan (swing), Evangeline Batucan, Sophie Dadge, Ed Deganos (swing), Leorate Dibatana, Junior Dilape, Matt Domingo, Mukelisiwe Goba, Chaska Halliday, Jayme-Lee Hanekom (swing), Khaya Mniki, Iteboge Modipane, Kearabetswe Mogotsi, Steven Mokone, Jack Connor Rowan (swing), Laila Salloum, Asmara Soekotjo, Tarisai Vushe Lordly, Brendan Xavier, Asemahle Xenti