Disney's The Lion King at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC tickets
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About Disney's The Lion King
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING!
More than 124 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Categories
Musicals, Award winners, Family / Kid-friendly, Must-See
Age
Ages 6+.
Start date
15th November, 2026
Venue
Lyric Theatre | Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Accessibility
QPAC is dedicated to being welcoming, accessible and inclusive for the widest possible audience. Your visit to QPAC may involve some stairs. Each theatre has lifts which assist patrons with mobility difficulties to access all foyers.
Directions
BY TRAIN: Stop at South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
BY BUS: Stop at Cultural Centre, Melbourne Street
BY CITYCAT: Stop at the South Bank ferry stop, which is only a short walk along the river from QPAC.
BY TAXI: The taxi area is located on the Grey Street side of QPAC. Free taxi phones are located in the Melbourne Street foyer, Cremorne Theatre lobby and near the Playhouse cloakroom.
BY CAR: There are a number of paid carparks available in the vicinity. We advise reviewing the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Visit Guide, for full details.
More information about Disney's The Lion King
“THERE IS SIMPLY NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT” – The New York Times
Conceiver/Director, Costume Design, Mask/Puppet Co-Design, Additional Lyrics: Julie Taymor
Music: Elton John
Lyrics: Tim Rice
Additional Music & Lyrics: Lebo M, Hans Zimmer and Jay Rifkin
Additional Music & Vocal Arrangements: Mark Mancina
Book: Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
Choreographer: Garth Fagan
Scenic Design: Richard Hudson
Lighting Design: Donald Holder
Mask & Puppet Design: Michael Curry
CAST
Scar: Daniel Frederiksen
Rafiki: Buyi Zama
Mufasa: Nick Afoa
Zazu: Benn Welford
Timon: Jamie McGregor
Pumbaa: Rutene Spooner
Simba: Aphiwe Nyezi
Nala: Emily Nkomo
Banzai: Winston Hillyer
Shenzi: Ezra Williams
Ed: Mat Verevis
Young Simba: Jared Bickerton, Christopher Joseph, Dev Raval and Caleb Tasmin
Young Nala: Samara Coull-Williams, Chloe Ngadimin, Myarissa Sharifudin and Wilhelmina Umeh-Nicholas
Ensemble/Swings/Standby: Shugri Abdi, Mario Acosta-Cevallos, Claire Abaijah-Griffin, Tara Bajan, Evangeline Batucan, Sophie Dadge, Ed Deganos, Leorate Dibatana, Junior Dilape, Matt Domingo, Joe Gaudion, Mukelisiwe Goba, Chaska Halliday, Jayme-Lee Hanekom, Annie-Lenore Hanman, Hamish Johnston, Khaya Mniki, Iteboge Modipane, Kearabetswe Mogotsi, Steven Mokone, Lwazi Mzimase, Buhle Nkomo, Rania Potaka-Osborne, Jack Rowan, Jacob Rozario, Laila Salloum, Asmara Soekotjo, Chemon Theys, Clifford Tlomatsana, Dean Vince, Tarisai Vushe, Brendan Xavier, Asemahle Xenti and Angel Zuma.
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Disney's The Lion King?
Disney's The Lion King runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Which theatre is Disney's The Lion King at?
Disney's The Lion King is at South Brisbane's Lyric Theatre | Queensland Performing Arts Centre, which is located at Corner of Grey and Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, 4101.
How much are tickets for Disney's The Lion King?
Disney's The Lion King tickets start at $65.
What is the age recommendation for Disney's The Lion King?
Ages 6+.
How do you get tickets for Disney's The Lion King?
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