Why watch The Lion King
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From Disney's Oscar-winning film to one of London's longest-running musicals, Disney's The Lion King has been delighting audiences for 27+ years.
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Directed by Julie Taymor, the first woman to win a Tony for musical direction, the show earned Olivier Awards for choreography and costume design.
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Hand-crafted puppets and masks, striking staging, and Elton John's and Tim Rice's score, with songs like "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," bring the Pride Lands to life.
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Now in its 27th year, critics call it "simply nothing else like it" (The New York Times). Book your tickets to Disney’s The Lion King in London today!
The story
Set in the African Pride Lands, Disney’s The Lion King in London follows young Simba as he flees after the tragic fall of his father, King Mufasa. Guided by new friends Timon and Pumbaa and haunted by Scar’s shadow, Simba must decide whether to face his destiny and reclaim Pride Rock. Will he rise as king, or let fear rule forever?
Critics reviews
“There is simply nothing else like it”
– New York Times
“As fresh and soul-stirring as ever”
– The Telegraph
“You hope all nights in the theatre will be like this!”
– Daily Mail
- Rated 4.7 / 59,948 reviews
- Duration2.5 hours
- CancellationNon-refundable
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Getting there: Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, London, London.
- Leading roles: George Asprey as Scar, Shaun Escoffery as Mufasa, Thenjiwe Nofemele as Rafiki, Gary Jordan as Zazu, Stuart Neal as Timon, Pierre Van Heerden as Pumbaa, Posi Morakinyo as Simba, and Asha Parker-Wallace as Nala
- Direction: Julie Taymor
- Adaptation: Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
- Music: Elton John
- Lyrics: Tim Rice
- Additional music & lyrics: Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer
- Costume design: Julie Taymor and Michael Curry
- Choreographer: Garth Fagan
- Set design: Richard Hudson
- Lighting design: Donald Holder
- Sound design: Steve Canyon Kennedy
- This show is recommended for ages 6 years and above. Children aged under 3 years will not be admitted to this show.
