The Lion King Tickets

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Show Type  

Musical

Show Overview

The Lion King started off as a 1994 animated film by Walt Disney with a musical score by Elton John.

The London theatre production of The Lion King has been a resounding success since it opened in 1999. It is the story of a young lion cub Simba and his place in the ‘Circle of Life’. His own father, Mufasa, King of the Pride Lands in Africa, is killed by the jealous, evil brother Scar. Simba, encouraged by the scheming Scar, flees the scene of his father’s death, believing he is to blame. He is chased by Scar’s ‘henchmen’, the 3 hyenas, Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed. Alone and close to exhaustion, Simba is rescued by Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat. With these two unlikely companions, Simba learns their philosophy of ‘Hakuna Matata’ and grows into an adult lion.

It is sometime later that Nala his childhood friend discovers he is alive and well. She tries to encourage him back to the Pride Lands that have decayed and become unpopulated under Scar’s regime. Simba at first refuses but after a visitation from his father’s old advisor Rafiki and from the ghostly spectacle of his father, he begins his journey home to take up his rightful place as The Lion King.

Upon his return Simba and Scar fight and it looks like evil will triumph until Scar cruelly informs Simba that it was he who caused Mufasa’s death. This revelation gives Simba the strength and courage to overthrow Scar who falls from the cliff to his death.

Simba as The Lion King, with Nala his queen by his side, take over the Pride Lands and order and harmony is restored.

This West End musical includes some of the most spectacular costumes and music ever seen in London theatre.  If you have not seen this London show, you simply must buy Lion King tickets today!

For further details see Lion King Review

Show Age Suitability

Adults and children (recommended age 5 and up).

Theatre Information

The Lion King is currently playing at the The Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London WC2

Nearest Underground Station: Covent Garden, serving Piccadilly line

The Lyceum Theatre is approximately 300 meters from the station.

Bus links: Bus Numbers 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77A, 91, 139 and 176

Performance Information*

Evenings:
Tuesday – Saturday: 7.30pm

Matinees:
Wednesday and Saturday: 2.00pm
Sunday: 3.00pm

Running time: 2 hours 50

* SUBJECT TO CHANGE - ALWAYS CHECK PERFORMANCE START TIME ON YOUR CONFIRMATION

Creative Team

Author/playwright:  Roger Allers
Director: Julie Taymor
Music By:  Elton John

Cast Includes

Gary Forbes
Nick Mercer
Howard Crossley
James Simmons
Brian Makiwane
Jacqui Dubois
Ako Mitchell
Eric Mallett
Alexia Facey
Lindiwe Mkhize
Kyl Messios

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