This year for Festival of The Arts's 'The Lion King' production, the character I am portraying is Rafiki.
Rafiki is a wise, old monkey that first appeared in the original Lion King Movie, all the way up to the most recent.
In this production, Rafiki has a very significant role, particularly in the 'Circle of Life' number at the beginning. You may already have seen the iconic scene - Rafiki proudly holding up Simba, the future king, for all of the land to see on the iconic Pride Rock.
What does Rafiki look like?
Rafiki has a diverse colour palette, including blue around the eyes and a prominent red nose, also sporting a tall stick and vibrant blue fur with a white mane. In the Broadway version of The Lion King, Rafiki can be seen wearing beaded bracelets and long claws for hands and feet. I personally love the design of this character and can't wait to be able to see what I'm wearing!
How does your animal walk and move?
Rafiki's walk is much more of a hobble - much like what you would expect an old, wise monkey or even ancestor to move. Grasping a his tall stick for support, this character hobbles at an unsurprisingly slow speed with a minor limp.
What are the personality traits of your character?
Rafiki can be defined by many of his peers as wise and ancient - well known for giving cryptic advice and rather cheeky answers to questions. Despite his old age, Rafiki is an energetic character and takes joy in the advice he gives.
The makeup shown on Rafiki in the Broadway production is very bold and colourful, sporting a yellow eye socket, blue cheeks with a sharp white contour, and a red mouth, nose, and forehead region. Don't forget the bold black eyeliner, lips, and spots over the eyes!
As you can see here, Rafiki adorns long wooden claws, beaded jewellery, and a more cultural twist to their outfit. Extra features include a cool woven crown!
Rafiki wears a belt with various items hanging off of it, frays on their clothing, and a skirt. You can also see the iconic stick - a symbol of wisdom for the old monkey.
Learn more about Rafiki the wise old monkey by visiting this link. Feel free to leave some feedback in the comments!
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