SWING to the rhythm of life in this new fresh musical adaptation of the Jungle Book.

It is time to meet old friends like Shere Khan, Baloo the bear, Bagheera, King Louie and Mowgli.

Immersion Theatre is bringing a high energy, fast paced, larger than life musical to entertain both young and old.

One of those who will be entertaining you on stage is Rachael Stratton who plays Mowgli.

Speaking about the role, Rachael said: “Mowgli is a great character and can be played by a boy or a girl.

“As this show is aimed at a younger audience they do not really notice and just see it as a story.

"I mean if we can have a female King Lear then we can have a female Mowgli.

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“We also have a talking tiger and elephants and King Louie who is dressed like Elvis as he is THE KING.

“Everyone knows the story of the Jungle Book and this has new music which when you listen to it you will leave the show singing them.

“This is a totally fresh experience and I hope they come along and enjoy the show which has all these new elements.”

Becoming an actress is something which Rachael has wanted to do since she was nine-years-old and joined the South White East Theatre on the Isle of Wight.

From there she went onto performance college for four years and graduated in 2011.

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Since then Rachael has been appearing in musicals, shows and on cruises.

Taking about why she wanted to be an actress she said: “I saw an opportunity to make a career out of something I loved doing. And if you can do something which does not feel like a job then what better way to make a living.”

Now she is looking forward to playing Mowgli and hopes the kids who come along have a great time watching live theatre saying: “For many this will be their first experience in a theatre and with so much interaction I am sure it will hold their attention.”

The Jungle Book is at the Tacchi-Morris at 2pm on Sunday, April 22.

Tickets £10/£8 under 16’s.

Buy online at tacchi-morris.com or call the box office on 01823 414141.