Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Why see Mary Poppins?

A Guaranteed Jolly Holiday With Mary

Starring Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers!

Everyone's favourite governess returns to the stage to bring us a spoonful of sugar! Join Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane and Michael as the wonderful story of Mary Poppins comes to life on stage in this spectacular production from Cameron Mackintosh and Disney, with choreography by Matthew Bourne!

Based on P.L. Travers' cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film Mary Poppins first appeared on the London stage back in the early naughties where it ran for three years before it headed over to Broadway where it won a Tony Award for best musical and ran for almost six years Full of the beloved songs including, 'Jolly Holiday', 'Step In Time' and 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious', as well as featuring brand new songs that will keep you toe-tapping and singing along all the way home.

What Is The Story Of Mary Poppins?

Jane and Michael Banks have chased away all their previous nannies, much to the despair of their parents, George and Winifred. When the children's letter explaining what they want in a nanny is ripped up and thrown on the fire by their father, their hopes of finding a kind nanny is lost. That is however until the wind changes and the mysterious Mary Poppins turns up at the door along with adventure and magic. To George's exasperation, Mary Poppins becomes a beloved member of the family, teaching the Banks a lot more than they ever expected...

Key Information

Audience

Ages 7+

Run Time

Approximately two hours and 50 minutes with an interval

Dates

14 - 31 Jan 2026

Upcoming Performances

Cast

  • Stefanie Jones as Mary Poppins
  • Jack Chambers as Bert
  • Michael D. Xavier as George Banks
  • Lucie-Mae Sumner as Winifred Banks
  • Rosemary Ashe as Mrs Brill
  • Patti Boulaye as Bird Woman
  • Wendy Ferguson as Miss Andrew
  • Sonia Swaby as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe
  • Ruairidh McDonald as Roberston Ay
  • David Burrows as Admiral Boom and Bank Chairman
  • Olivia Ainsworth, Olaya Martinez Cambon, Matilda O'Sullivan, Katie Ryden and Florence Amelia Swann as Jane Banks
  • Charlie Donald, Jude Martin-Thomas, Oscar McCulloch, Joshua Miles and William Stafford as Michael Banks

Further cast

Jay Luca Allan, Marianne Bardgett, Rhys Batten, Lydia Boulton, Ben Culleton, Jasmine Davis, Matthew Dawkins, Lily de-la-Haye, Nathan Elwick, Darcy Finden, Lyndsey Gardiner, Ryan Gover, Emma Harrold, Billy Mahoney, Sarah-Marie Maxwell, Yujin Park, Roan Pronk, Henry Rhodes, Jacob Ritzema, Scarlet Roche, Callum Rose, Charlie Waddell, Rachael Ward, Jemima-Jane Willcox, James Wolstenholme and Ellie Young.

Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.

Creative

  • Mary Poppins Series Authoured by P.L. Travers
  • Produced and Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
  • Produced by Disney Theatrical Group
  • Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
  • Book by Julian Fellows
  • New Songs, Additional Music, Dance and Vocal Arrangements/ New Songs and Additional Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
  • Directed by Richard Eyre
  • Co-directed and Choreographed by Matthew Bourne
  • Co-choreographed by Stephen Mear
  • Scenic and Costume Design by Bob Crowley
  • Lighting Design by Hugh Vanstone
  • Sound Design by Paul Gatehouse
  • Orchestrations by William David Brohn
  • Musical Supervision by Stephen Brooker
  • Tour Direction by James Powell
  • Associate Choreography from RIchard Jones
  • Associate Direction by Mark Hedges
  • Set Design Adaptation by Rosalind Coombes and Matt Kinley
  • Associate Lighting Design from Simon Sherriff
  • Associate Sound Design from Charlie Smith
  • Projection Realisation by Luke Halls
  • Associate Projection Animation from Zakk Hein
  • Illusions by Paul Kieve and Jim Steinmeyer
  • Hair, Wigs and Make Up Associate Helen Keane
  • Costume Design Associate Rachel Woodhouse
  • Musical Direction by Isaac McCullough
  • Resident Director Alexander Sims
  • Resident Choreographer Yves Adang
  • Resident Children's Director Danielle Delys
  • Assistant Musical Director Billy Bullivant

Awards

Olivier Awards, 2020 - Nominations

Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Petula Clark
Best Theatre Choreographer
Best Musical Revival
Best Actor in a Musical - Charlie Stemp
Best Actress in a Musical - Zizi Strallen
Best Set Design

Reviews

Our review

Magical, Sensational, Fun

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh have brought magic back to the West End in this brand new production of Mary Poppins.

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Customer reviews

15 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Neil Parry

Incredible!

I am a regular at musical theatre shows. I must say that this is show exceeded my expectations. It is the best show I have seen in years. It is clear that a LOT of money has gone into the set designs. They transform seamlessly. Absolute delight for all ages. If the show doesn’t get you singing and smiling I would be amazed. Congrats to all involved. ... Read more

Dave

Mary Poppins 11-11-25

I attend many theatre productions of all types and honestly speaking as a man pushing 60 I was very much indifferent to attending this show at my wife's request. Having not gone would have been a huge mistake as this show is unbelievable, the cast are superb every single one of them, the production, sets and effects are staggeringly good. (No expense spared in this production) I could wax lyrical for some time but all i suggest is that you try and experience it for yourselves....go book tickets now ! ... Read more

Mrs R Milton

Mary Poppins

Absolutely brilliant enjoyed every minute was an early Christmas present to cheer me up thanks Elaine ... Read more
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