SOMEONE magical is coming to Southampton!

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh have announced that their multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins will embark on a tour of the UK and Ireland, and play at Mayflower Theatre from Wednesday, May 25 to Sunday, June 19 next year.

Casting will be announced soon.

Cameron Mackintosh said: “It’s hard to believe that it is already 11 years since Mary Poppins first landed on the London stage.

"My goodness…time flies even faster than our beloved Nanny! I’m delighted to bring this wonderful musical to Southampton after spreading its magic around the world.

"Since we originally staged the production we have found even more magical ways to stage this timeless tale and I’m sure you will find our new Mary practically perfect in every way.”

Cameron Mackintosh brought his stunning productions of The Phantom of the Opera in 2013 and Les Misérables in 2010 to Mayflower Theatre and this June will be presenting a new production of Barnum staring Brian Conley.

Daily Echo:

The magical story of the world’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

The stage version of Mary Poppins is brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories by PL Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film.

The stage production of Mary Poppins is co-created by Cameron Mackintosh and has a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes.

It has a timeless score by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman including the songs Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

The producer for Disney Theatrical Productions is Thomas Schumacher.

The stage production of Mary Poppins originally opened in 2004 and ran in the West End for three years and over 1,250 performances.

During this time it won the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreography and Best Set Design as well as the Evening Standard Award for Best Set Design and the Variety Club Award for Best Musical.

Tickets for Mary Poppins (Wednesday May 25, 2016 to Sunday, June 19, 2016) are on sale from Monday,May 18 this year at the Mayflower Theatre Box Office.

Telephone: 023 8071 1811 or online at mayflower.org.uk. Ovation Restaurant bookings 023 8071 1833