The Lion King

The Lion King

Tickets from: £30.00

See this adorable stage adaptation of the Disney movie The Lion King with music written by Elton John. Combining dazzling staging and highly imaginative costumes, masks and puppets, this astonishing show at the Lyceum Theatre uses breathtaking theatrical magic to tell the story of Simba - join him now in his epic journey to reclaim his kingdom!

Booking until: Sunday, 6th January 2013
Matinees: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm
Evenings: Tuesday to Saturday 7:30
Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes

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Julie Taymor directs the stage adaptation of Disney's hugely successful animated film, The Lion King. Tim Rice and Elton John's musical which opened in London in October 1999 won six Tony Awards on Broadway, received the Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and has been nominated for eight Olivier Awards.

The story: When the young lion prince Simba is born his vicious uncle Scar finds himself pushed back to second in succession to the throne. Scar plans to kill both, King Mufasa and Simba, to pave his way to the throne. The King gets killed, but Simba survives. Made to believe that he bears the blame for his father's death, he leaves the Serengeti kingdom.

Please note: strobe lighting is used several times during the performance.

Children under 3 will not be admitted, and the show is recommended for children over the age of 5. Children over 3 will be admitted BUT they must have a valid ticket and be able to sit in their own seat quietly throughout the performance. Should they become restless they will be asked to leave the auditorium.

Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2pm, Sunday 3pm

Evenings: Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm

Running time: 2 hours and 45 minutes

See the Lion King on London's West End stage. Buy your Lion King musical tickets now online!

'You hope all nights in the theatre will be like this!'
Daily Mail

'It lights up the West End with a blaze of fabulous imagination'
Evening Standard


Lyceum Theatre on the Map

Read more info about Lyceum Theatre.

Address:
21 Wellington Street
London
WC2E 7RQ

How to get there: Take the Piccadilly Line to Covent Garden station and exit into the Piazza. The theatre is approximately 10 minutes walk towards Aldwych.

Nearest underground: Covent Garden
Nearest train: Charing Cross

Buses: 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77A, 91, 139, 176