The Jungle Book
National Theatre, Olivier · South Bank
Taste attributes: familyadventureanimalsfastwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringcoming of agefish out of water/culture clashfighting evil
A new family adaptation of Kipling's stories for the Olivier's big drum-revolve stage.
Boxlist takeExpect a wholesome, polished play, big and varied rather than confined. Best if you like polish over grit.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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Details
- Area
- South Bank
- Opens
- 13 Nov 2026
- Closes
- 6 Feb 2027
- Price
- See seller
- Audience participation
- None
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Facts checked against the official site on 12 Nov 2026. Description and taste scores by Boxlist.