Muslim Panto returns with a roaring new take on classic tale, The Lion Sheikh

LONDON: Muslim Panto is returning to UK theaters this autumn with a new family production, The Lion Sheikh, a comedy-filled take on a familiar story with a distinctly Muslim twist.

The production, which is also partnering with charity Donate Directly, is scheduled to tour more than 30 cities across the UK, including London, Manchester and Birmingham. The show, which began its run at the end of October, follows a young lion cub determined to prove he has what it takes to become as brave and respected a sheikh as his father. But with enemies plotting and danger threatening the land, the cub must discover that leadership is about more than showing courage — it also means standing up for others and understanding what it takes to lead.