From the wilderness of Serengeti comes the story of The Lion King, which has stolen the hearts of both kids and adults at West End since 1999! One of the longest running shows in West End, this theatrical masterpiece has everything great theatre promises – compelling storyline, evocative stage and costume design, and rousing music. With theatre maestros like Julie Taymor, Elton John, Garth Fagan, and Hans Zimmer on its creative team, this musical is a feast to the senses and endears to new patrons and old alike!
The Story
Based on the classic animated Disney movie of the same name, The Lion King musical is a coming of age story about the young lion prince Simba. As a cub, Simba grows up idolising his father Mufasa, who rules over the wild African Savannah. In a twist of fate, his father dies in an orchestrated murder by his uncle Scar. Scar also drives away Simba by insinuating that he caused his father’s death, and unable to live with his guilt, Simba runs away from the pride.
Soon enough, he makes two unlikely friends- Timon and Pumba, and together, they form a quirky trio, until Simba’s childhood Nala comes back into his life and reveals Scar's sinister plan. Simba finally accepts his destiny as the Lion King and heads back to the pride. From having his innocence snatched with his father’s death to his reckoning, Simba comes a long way. Watch The Lion King at West End to relive the drama and emotions!
Performance
Disney’s The Lion King opened in West End in October 1999 and is currently in its 19th year of production. It is among the top ten longest running shows at West End and has received love and adulation across generations, with more than 14 million patrons.
The West End production of The Lion King has received 8 nominations for the Laurence Olivier Awards and won 2 of them. Its Broadway production also made quite the name for itself, having won 6 Tony Awards and 8 Drama Desk Awards.
Reviews
“As fresh and soul-stirring as ever”
– The Telegraph
“You hope all nights in the theatre will be like this!”
– Daily Mail
About the Show
Show Details
Show Timings
Tue - Sat: 7:30 PM
Wed, Sat & Sun: 2:30 PM
Leading Roles
George Asprey as Scar
Shaun Escoffery as Mufasa
Brown Lindiwe Mkhize as Rafiki
Gary Jordan as Zazu
Nick Afoa as Simba
Director
Julie Taymor
Music
Elton John
Top Songs
“Can You Feel The Love Tonight” , “Hakuna Matata” , “Circle of Life” , “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” & “Be Prepared”
Know Before You Go
Duration
2 hours and 30 mins, with 1 intermission
Audience
Suitable for ages 6 and up. Kids under 3 are not allowed in the theatre.
Available Facilities
In-house lounge, Coat check, Wheelchair accessible
Seating
The Lyceum Theatre has a seating capacity of 2,100.
Please Note: The show uses strobe lighting.
Dress Code
Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theater is air conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.
About Lyceum Theatre
The Lyceum Theatre has an epic story of its own. The site has been an entertainment and arts space for quite a while until it opened as the Theatre Royal Lyceum & English Opera House in July in July 1834. The Lyceum Theatre building the same as one built in 1834, despite the numerous reconstructions over the years.
The massive 2,100 seat theatre is spread across three sections – Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle. It has been home to the Lion King production since 1999 and some of its previous productions include Jesus Christ Superstar and Oklahoma!
You can check out the seating plan here.
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