THE KING AND I Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon Set against a dazzling and exotic backdrop The King and I is the moving story of Anna, an English governess, who tries to help an Eastern king to come to terms with the modern world, but he is unable to resist the forces of ancient customs. The conflict between Eastern and Western cultures inspired this well-loved musical, which has been revived professionally many times and is always a firm favourite with the public. The score includes "I Whistle A Happy Tune", "Hello Young Lovers", "Getting To Know You", "Something Wonderful" and "Shall We Dance?". Cast: 4 men, 3 women, 2 boys, chorus Instrumentation: 2 flutes (2nd db. piccolo), oboe db. cor anglais [opt.], 3 clarinets (3rd db. bass clarinet), bassoon, 3 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussion, harp, piano, 5 violins, 2 violas, cello, bass. Two Piano Arrangement available instead of orchestration LINKS Scenery Hire for THE KING AND I: The Real Scenery Company