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Q: Which theatre is THE LION KING at?

<p>THE LION KING is at Sydney&#39;s Capitol Theatre Sydney, which is located at 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket , Sydney, 2000.</p>

Opens April 2026 at the Capitol Theatre for a strictly limited season.

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About 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, making its triumphant return to Sydney!

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.

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Run time

2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.

Venue

Capitol Theatre Sydney

Age

Ages 6+. Infants under 2 are permitted free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat and you obtain a complimentary ‘babes in arms’ ticket on the day of the performance.

Start date

18th April, 2026

Production note

This production contains theatrical smoke, fog effects, violence and strobe lighting.

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Venue

Capitol Theatre Sydney

13 Campbell Street, Haymarket, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000

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Directions

Capitol Theatre is located in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Haymarket, and is easily accessible via public transport, taxi or car with ample parking nearby.

More information about 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 THE LION KING?

THE LION KING runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.

Which theatre is THE LION KING at?

THE LION KING is at Sydney's Capitol Theatre Sydney, which is located at 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket , Sydney, 2000.

What is the age recommendation for THE LION KING?

Ages 6+. Infants under 2 are permitted free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat and you obtain a complimentary ‘babes in arms’ ticket on the day of the performance.