Revivals of two much-loved musicals are vying for your entertainment dollar in Melbourne this winter. James Croot compares an eastern monarchy with French misery.
THE KING AND I
Inspiration: 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon, which is in turn derived from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in the early 1860s.
Location: Princess Theatre (until August 31)
Ticket Prices: From A$80 (thekingandimusical.com.au)
Target Demographic: Despite some risqu
