The Lion King Musical is probably the musical that we have recommended to more people over the last few years. We have watched it 3 times! With different friends and family and all of them loved it!
Disney’s award-winning musical has played at the Lyceum Theatre since October 1999, and we consider it one of the best musicals in London.
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi-award-winning musical The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre will redefine your expectations of theatre.
Based on the Disney animated film, The Lion King premiered on Broadway in 1997, and The Lion King London opened in October 1999, playing to packed houses ever since!
The Lion King Musical transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. Simba’s powerful and moving story is at its heart – 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.
With music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, a musical score created by Hans Zimmer and choral arrangements by Lebo M, Disney’s The Lion King London songs include I Just Can’t-Wait to Be King, The Circle of Life, Endless Night and Shadow Land.
Disney’s The Lion King has been delighting audiences at London’s Lyceum Theatre since October 1999.
The Lion King Musical Tickets
- Ticket prices vary by date and seat – BOOK TICKETS
- Performances are usually Tuesday to Saturday at 19.30, with matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 14.30. Times can vary: Check times and availability
Useful information
Age guidance: Recommended for ages 6+. Children under three will not be admitted. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit independently, and everyone needs a ticket. The production includes smoke, fog and strobe-lighting effects.
Running time: Approximately 2hr 30 min (inc interval)
The Theatre
The Lyceum Theatre is a 2,000-seat West End theatre located in the City of Westminster, on Wellington Street, just off the Strand. There has been a theatre with this name in the locality since 1765, and the present site opened on 14 July 1834 to a design by Samuel Beazley. The building was unique in that it had a balcony overhanging the circle. It was built by the partnership of Peto & Grissell.
Getting to the Lyceum Theatre
Address: Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ (see map).
The best option to go to the Lyceum Theatre is using Public Transport.
- Underground: Covent Garden ( Piccadilly Line) and Temple (Circle and District Lines) are the nearest tube stations. If arriving by train, the nearest rail station is Charing Cross Railway Station., however, City Thameslink Station and Blackfriars Railway Station are also nearby.
- By Bus: Multiple bus stops and lines: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68 76, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, and 188 from Lancaster Place (Stop T) and Aldwych Somerset House (Stop R).
- By car: Although we wouldn’t recommend it… If driving to the theatre, the nearest car parking is in Bloomsbury Square and Lincoln’ Inn Field. There is also an NCP underground car park on Parker Street.
Access
- For wheelchair and access tickets to the Lyceum Theatre, please call 0800 912 6972;
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