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Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical will redefine your expectations of theatre.

At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. 

Ages 6+. Children under 3 are not permitted to enter the theatre. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

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Witness the circle of life in Disney’s long-running and multi-award-winning musical in London’s West End at the Lyceum Theatre. __*The Lion King* tickets are available on London Theatre now.__

## *The Lion King*, a fascinating theatrical sensation

Adapted from the 1994 film, *The Lion King* is one of the most successful stage musicals in history. Director and designer Julie Taymor crafts a colourful, imaginative, and highly creative world that brings Africa's flora, fauna, and animals to life using clever puppetry set against a timeless score by Elton John and Tim Rice. *The Lion King* musical is unlike anything seen in musical theatre before and will redefine your expectations of what theatre can be. 

## What is *The Lion King the Musical* about?

*The Lion King* is about a young lion cub named Simba. He’s the prince and heir of Pride Rock. During the musical, Simba goes on a life-changing journey through the Pride Lands but must defeat Mufasa’s brother Scar who dreams of ascending to the throne. Can Simba face the world and roar louder than ever before?

## What makes *The Lion King* musical an exceptional experience?

*The Lion King* is an incredible experience for the whole family. Over 200 puppets bring the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and the evocative rhythms of Africa to life, set against a timeless score by Elton John and Tim Rice, with beloved songs like “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.”

*The Lion King* songs incorporate six different African languages: Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, and Congolese, into the lyrics. The first line of “Circle of Life” says, “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba”, translating to “There’s a lion, father”. Lebo M, Julie Taymor, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer provide original songs for the musical.

[In a five-star review on London Theatre, our critic raves:](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/the-lion-king) “*The Lion King* is an outstanding creative and emotional musical and will no doubt remain the King of the West End for many years to come.”

## Tickets to *The Lion King* in London are available now

Book your *The Lion King* tickets on London Theatre today.


Julie Taymor made Broadway history with her visionary approach to *The Lion King*, becoming the first woman to win the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical. Her decision to combine human performers with vibrant, African-inspired animal puppets and masks – created with Michael Curry – took audiences’ breath away. Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi’s book is paired with a score by Elton John and Tim Rice, expanded for the stage with additional music by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and others. Since its Broadway premiere in 1997 and London opening in 1999, the show has become a worldwide theatrical phenomenon.

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Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi-award winning musical will redefine your expectations of theatre.

At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney's beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.

An iconic, innovative musical that will still take your breath away. This global hit is the most successful stage show in history. Using vibrant puppetry to bring to life the classic Disney film, Julie Taymor’s production was groundbreaking when it debuted and continues to be unlike anything else on the West End. Let yourself be transported, grab your tickets to *The Lion King* at the Lyceum Theatre today.  

Journey across the African plains with Disney’s *The Lion King*. Book *The Lion King* tickets in London on TodayTix.

Based on the *The Lion King* Disney movie, this beloved musical follows young lion cub Simba, a prince and heir to Pride Rock, the land of his father, Mufasa. As Simba begins to learn what it means to be a King and to lead his people, Mufasa’s duplicitous brother, Scar, plots to take over the Pridelands. With the help of a pack of hyenas, Simba must face the world alone, discovering a new way of life in the jungle with new friends Timon and Pumbaa. 

The *Lion King* musical is a fun-filled stage spectacular. It features music by Elton John and Tim Rice, incorporating fantastic puppetry to bring the animal kingdom to life. See gazelles move gracefully across the stage, an elephant take to the theatre aisles and birds fly across the auditorium! *The Lion King* London musical is part of the West End's circle of life, after all.

## What to Watch For:

- *The Lion King* isn't just told in English. Songs in *The Lion King* use six different African languages throughout the show, including Zulu, Swahili and Xhosa, representing a variety of African nations and communities.
- Julie Taymor, theatre designer and director, designed the all of the costumes and used carbon fibre to create the animal masks. This made them light enough for the performers to wear, but strong enough to last a while for a long running show.
- In total, there are 232 puppets used in the *The Lion King* in London. The production showcases 25 different species of animals, birds, fish and insects.
- By far, the largest puppet in the show is the Elephant, given the nickname Bertha by the crew. She is 13 foot long and 9 foot wide. It takes four people to work together in order to move the puppet across the Lyceum Theatre's stage.

Julie Taymor’s experience exploring classic myths through puppetry, mask and movement certainly paid off when it came to directing and designing (with Michael Curry) *The Lion King*. In 1998, she became the first woman to win the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical. Other Tony Award-winning creatives included Richard Hudson (sets), Donald Holder (lighting), and Garth Fagan (choreography). Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi’s book is paired with a score by Elton John and Tim Rice, with additional music by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, and more. Since its Broadway premiere in 1997, *The Lion King* has become a global theatrical phenomenon

## What to watch for

- The story of *The Lion King* draws inspiration from William Shakespeare’s play *Hamlet*. 
- More than 200 puppets are used during each performance to bring the animals of the African savannah to life on stage. 
- The musical incorporates several African languages, including Swahili, Zulu, and Xhosa, within its lyrics and choral sections. 
- The opening chant of “Circle of Life” – “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba” – roughly translates as “Here comes a lion, father.” 
- Since its 1997 Broadway premiere, *The Lion King* has had more than 20 global productions performed in nine languages including English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.


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Visit the Pride Lands and see the stage adaptation of the Disney classic movie, *The Lion King*. Featuring Elton John and Tim Rice's beloved songs "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life," witness the incredible puppetry and effects in Julie Taymor's groundbreaking production.

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Thenjiwe Nofemele stars as Rafiki in The Lion King in the West End.

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Shaun Escoffery has been playing Mufasa in *The Lion King* since 2008.

Alongside a successful career as a recording artist, he has starred in *Parade, Les Misérables, Mama, I Want to Sing!, The Who's Tommy*, and *Smokey Joe’s Cafe*.

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George Asprey has been starring as Scar in *The Lion King* since 2008.

His screen credits include *Sex Education, The Crown, New Tricks, Psychoville*, and *Waking the Dead*, while on stage he has also appeared in *Chicago, They’re Playing Our Song, Private Lives, A View from the Bridge,* and *Guys & Dolls*.

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Asha Parker-Wallace is starring in *The Lion King* in the West End. 

Her previous stage credits include *American Psycho, Starter for Ten*, and *Burlesque the Musical*.

*Photo by Perou*

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Posi Morakinyo is starring as Simba in *The Lion King* in the West End.

His previous stage credits include *American Psycho, Much Ado About Nothing, The Fear of 13, For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, Ain't Too Proud, Mandela, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,* and *Madagascar*.

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The Lyceum Theatre is a grand cultural establishment located in London's bustling West End. Featuring a magnificent façade, impressive entryway, and an interior adorned with deep-red velvet, chandeliers, and exquisite gold-leaf embellishment, the Lyceum offers a classic theatre experience with a blend of historic charm and contemporary convenience. It has a seating capacity of over 2,000 occupants, and is known for hosting a wide range of performances, but most notably, it has been the home of 'The Lion King' musical since 1999, attracting thousands of theatre-goers each year. Apart from shows, the theatre has bars on all levels and facilities for wheelchair users. 

## How to get to the venue

The Lyceum Theatre is easily accessible by a variety of transport methods. For those who prefer the tube, Covent Garden station on the Piccadilly Line is the nearest at a 5-minute walk away. There are also several bus routes that stop near the theatre and for those driving, there is designated theatre parking at Q-Park Centres in nearby Trafalgar Square and Chinatown. The theatre's central location also ensures plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops within quick reach.

## Additional Information

Venue opens 90m before showtime.

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The Lyceum Theatre dates back to 1834, but the current theatre opened in 1904. The 1904 renovation saw the auditorium almost completely rebuilt. After 25 years of presenting variety acts, Christmas pantomimes and a series of melodramas presented by the Melville Brothers, the building was closed in 1939 facing demolition. 

Fortunately, it was rescued and reopened in 1951 as the Lyceum Ballroom, a Mecca Ballroom which saw many famous bands perform through the 1970s, including The Who, The Police, Led Zeppelin, U2, Bob Marley and the Wailers. It closed again in 1986 but was restored to theatrical use in 1996, including the addition of an orchestra pit.

## Lyceum Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels – Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle. In the Stalls, the view of the stage is obstructed by the overhang of the Royal Circle from Row T onwards, but the Stalls generally offer a good view of the stage, with a rake from Row C.

In the Royal Circle, the view of the stage is slightly obstructed by the overhang of the Grand Circle from Row P onwards. The Royal Circle offers good views.

The Grand Circle is set very high in this theatre.

## Where is *The Lion King* in London?

*The Lion King* is at the Lyceum Theatre. *The Lion King* started its record-breaking run of performances at the Lyceum Theatre in 1999.

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Step into the historic Lyceum Theatre, home to Disney's The Lion King since 1999. Secure your tickets today for an unforgettable West End experience.

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