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4.8/5 - based on 4971 reviews- Booking until: Sunday, 5 July 2020
- Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Age restrictions
Please note: Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to enter the Lyceum Theatre. The Lion King is recommended for ages 6 and up. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Important Information
Please note: Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to enter the Lyceum Theatre. The Lion King is recommended for ages 6 and up. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Strobe lighting is used several times during the performance. There is a wall present between Stalls seats Z17-23 and ZA15-23.
Performance Times
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 July 2020
- Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes
The Lion King description
The Lion King, a roaring stage success!
Transport yourself and your children to the magical world of the African bush, where life-size animals roam the stage and a magical tale of triumph against evil unfolds. With six coveted Tony Awards, a Grammy award for the show album and two prestigious Olivier awards under its belt, this is a real show stopper of a musical for the whole family.
The Lion King – The story
Join little Simba, the next king of the Pride, in his fight to take his rightful place on the throne. Simba the lion cub is looking forward to becoming the king of the Pride. But his wicked Uncle Scar scuppers his plans and when tragedy strikes, Simba runs away, leaving Uncle Scar and the nasty hyenas in charge. Under their mis-management, the Pride Lands soon become barren and everyone who lives there is in big trouble. Can Simba and his good friends Timon and Pumbaa solve the problem, and can he restore the essential Circle of Life?
The best of Disney magic transferred to the West End stage
The Lion King the movie was absolutely fantastic. But good as it is, it doesn’t prepare you for the sheer magic of this superb stage production. The Lion King features a host of amazing creatures in fantastic costumes, superb choreography and an intimate stage experience you never get with 2d film.
Elton John’s runaway best-selling musical score, together with Tim Rice’s unforgettable lyrics, makes this show really special. Elton’s song Circle of Life sets the stage, giving a powerful introduction to this delightful tale about coming of age that’s just as relevant to humans as it is to the creatures the show portrays.
A roaring success of a musical, attracting full-house audiences since opening in 1997, it’s a tour de force in professional puppetry, delivering a genuine spectacle that’s very hard to forget. Eighteen foot high giraffes canter along the aisles, amazingly real-looking gazelles trot by, and a herd of wildebeest stampede just a few feet away. Never mind the children… adults who see The Lion King are equally astonished by the sheer skill and realism of the musical’s animal puppet stars.
Apparently it took an enormous seventeen thousand hours to make the puppets and masks. A hundred and fourteen people are involved in creating each showing. And more than fifty million of us, from all over the world, have enjoyed The Lion King on stage so far.
The Lion King songs
Expect to sing along to twenty fabulous show tunes including, in act one, Nants' Ingonyama/Circle of Life, the Grasslands Chant, The Morning Report, The Lioness Hunt, I Just Can't Wait to Be King and six more absolute classics. Act two kicks off with One by One before telling the spellbinding tale of Simba through The Madness of King Scar, Shadowland, Endless Nights, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, the all-time favourite tune Can You Feel the Love Tonight and more, finishing off with a rousing performance of King of Pride Rock/Circle of Life.
The Lion King theatre tickets
We provide great seat and ticket availability with a wide choice of seat options, premium and full price tickets as well as discount The Lion King tickets, covering the full range of prices to suit every budget. Bear in mind the show contains strobe lighting.
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The Lion King reviews
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Latest customer reviews
Phenomenal costumes and effects - the animals are amazing and the babboons singing is electrifying
Reviewed on 15 January 2020 by Juliane, Faringdon, United Kingdom
Send time i have seen the show. It is so fabulous. So many talented actors. I would recommend seeing it more than once - watch it from the stalls and watch it from the circle.
Reviewed on 15 January 2020 by Amma, London, United Kingdom
I’ve heard a lot of amazing reviews for this show and had high expectations when I went in, which I thought were going to be difficult to live up to. This show really did live up to expectations and surpassed it in ways I didn’t expect. The shows staging, costume and the way they portrayed the animals were truly fantastic. They also used the theatre area really well.
Reviewed on 15 January 2020 by Hon-yee, Sutton, United Kingdom
not my favourite musical, but definitely worth seeing. the costumes are amazing and they found clever solutions to re-enact certain bits of the movie. happy i have seen this!
Reviewed on 14 January 2020 by Stefania, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 14 January 2020 by Maria Cristina, Grand-saconnex, Switzerland
It was brilliant will deffo watch again
Reviewed on 13 January 2020 by Maria, Bradford, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 12 January 2020 by Anca, London, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 11 January 2020 by Matt, Derby, United Kingdom
If you are coming to London go and see the Lion King. This show is stunning from beginning to end
Reviewed on 10 January 2020 by Thomas, North Shields, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 10 January 2020 by Cheval, Randburg, South Africa
Reviewed on 10 January 2020 by Vitaly, Modiin, Israel
Front row grand circle, excellent view, reasonably priced seats. Lots of stairs to walk up to the seats.
Reviewed on 09 January 2020 by David, Waltham Cross, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 08 January 2020 by Layal, Riyadh365141, Saudi Arabia
This is the 3rd time I watch the Lion King , still love it!
Reviewed on 08 January 2020 by Chew, Bushey, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 07 January 2020 by Rabab, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Book a seat from the middle forward since it is worth the extra cost.
Reviewed on 06 January 2020 by Ramona, Sannat (gozo), Malta
Took our children 11,13 and 15 to the show in London for their first west end show. Absolutely loved the the theatre location, show and the buzz afterwards. Lion king is a great way to spend the afternoon in London with Kids
Reviewed on 06 January 2020 by Ameer, Sydney, Australia
Reviewed on 06 January 2020 by Federico, Roma, Italy
Mesmerising and emotional . An experience not to be missed .
Reviewed on 05 January 2020 by Jane, Chobham, United Kingdom
The lead character of the show has great enthousiasm and great physical skills but singing its not his biggest talent unfortunately. This is not the case with the lady lion who he is getting involved with Simba however. She Is singing and dancing to the stars, the moon and back wow!
Reviewed on 05 January 2020 by Richard, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Reviewed on 04 January 2020 by Carl, Woodhall Spa, United Kingdom
Un spectacle merveilleux, des tableaux poétiques et des costumes magnifiques! Les acteurs-chanteurs sont excellents et très drôles! Ce spectacle nous a transporté dans l'univers du Roi Lion pendant 2h et nous en sommes sortis avec des étoiles dans les yeux!
Reviewed on 04 January 2020 by Tiffany, Sannois, France
Reviewed on 03 January 2020 by James, Windsor, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 03 January 2020 by Katherine, Peterborough, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 02 January 2020 by Nuno, Lisbon, Portugal
Reviewed on 02 January 2020 by Janile Maria, London, United Kingdom
Incredible costumes and acting!! The whole production had sooo much effort put into it! Very impressive.
Reviewed on 02 January 2020 by Georgina, Barnet, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 02 January 2020 by Angus, Peterborough, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 02 January 2020 by Gary, Hook, United Kingdom
A classical story but with fantastic costumes and excellent making.
Reviewed on 01 January 2020 by Richard, Banbury, United Kingdom
Don’t speak enough English? It’s okay. Don’t like musicals? It’s okay. The lion king is for you and everyone else.
Reviewed on 31 December 2019 by Stephanie, Lomma, Sweden
Reviewed on 31 December 2019 by Kevin, Weymouth, United Kingdom
A very nice and brillant shoe
Reviewed on 24 December 2019 by Marlis, Oberkochen, Germany
I enjoyed every minute of the show. I’ve seen it twice before and I would quite happily go back and see it again.
Reviewed on 23 December 2019 by Martin, Spalding, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 23 December 2019 by Charlene, Croydon, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 22 December 2019 by Benedicte, London, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 20 December 2019 by Rushina, Mumbai, India
Reviewed on 19 December 2019 by Lesley, Shepperton, United Kingdom
The starting of the show was amazing with actors entered into the stage from everywhere inside the theatre. This makes us feel we also part of the show. The costumes was impressive made, cannot believe the costumes so in detail and bring each character alive. Great show!
Reviewed on 18 December 2019 by Angela, Gordon, Australia
Reviewed on 17 December 2019 by Mikhail, Bradenton, United States Of America
This show is absolutely brilliant. We were sat in the Grand Circle and had a fantastic evening. A must see.
Reviewed on 15 December 2019 by Anne, Wellington, New Zealand
Did not disappoint
Reviewed on 15 December 2019 by Julia, Claremont, United Kingdom
This show was absolutely fantastic. Not a disappointment at all. Everything was outstanding and I would definitely see it again!
Reviewed on 11 December 2019 by Nicola, Dundee, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 10 December 2019 by Fatima, London, United Kingdom
I had been wanting to see the show for many years and today I can honestly say I was not disappointed. I was overwhelmed at the beginning and shed a tear. Fantastic in every way.
Reviewed on 08 December 2019 by Lisa, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 06 December 2019 by Gergana, Kuklen, Bulgaria
Reviewed on 03 December 2019 by Tslil, Dimona, Israel
Reviewed on 02 December 2019 by Chariclia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Add this in to your weekend away. It’s amazing
Reviewed on 01 December 2019 by David, Poole, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 01 December 2019 by Rabia, Streatham- London, United Kingdom
Great costumes, great dances, great characteres.
Reviewed on 30 November 2019 by Rita, Vanhalinna, Finland
Reviewed on 30 November 2019 by Hissa, Doha, Qatar
Always wanted to see a show, finally did and absolutely love totally amazing perfect seats totally recommend going
Reviewed on 30 November 2019 by Elizabeth, Norwich, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 30 November 2019 by Marcella, Gharghur, Malta
This site was amazing the puppets and cousins were so impressive. The view in the grand circle das great as the seating is steep so had a great view!
Reviewed on 27 November 2019 by Andrea, Newry, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 24 November 2019 by Giulia, Calvi Dell'umbria, Italy
The stage craft was amazing - everything from the lighting to the costumes and the way props were used or the animals represented. The antelopes and the cheetah movements were fantastic - and look out for that lumbering elephant! Aisle seats will put you near the surprise of animals entering the theatre.The stampede scene was soooo clever, truly amazing ideas brought the show to life ie when the water dries up in the Pride Lands. Stay alert, there is so much to look at.
Reviewed on 24 November 2019 by David, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 23 November 2019 by Jordann, Hong Kong, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 21 November 2019 by Anat, Raanana, Israel
Reviewed on 20 November 2019 by Trevor, London, United Kingdom
Fabulous show! Very recommended for everyone to watch!
Reviewed on 20 November 2019 by Vladlena, London, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 20 November 2019 by Caoimhe, Derry, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 15 November 2019 by Abigail, London, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 14 November 2019 by Deniz, Horsham, United Kingdom
The actions of the actors and their costumes really made the show. Music very good too. Well worth going.
Reviewed on 13 November 2019 by Dianne, Canberra, Australia
Had the most amazing time show was the best ever seen
Reviewed on 10 November 2019 by Paul, Leicester, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 07 November 2019 by Ilias, London, United Kingdom
It was the first musical I've ever seen! I enjoyed a lot! Colourful and with a perfect rhythm, voices were perfect, costumes wonderful and excellent acting! I suggest it to everyone. I've been captured by this show, well done!
Reviewed on 04 November 2019 by Sara, Corciano, Italy
The theater, experience, atmosphere, service, were exceptional. The performance was out of this world every part of it. It's a massive WOW when the curtain went up for the first time, the hairs on my arms stood up. Thank you
Reviewed on 04 November 2019 by Mark, Merseyside, United Kingdom
You travel in Africa
Reviewed on 03 November 2019 by Rosanna, Liege, Belgium
Reviewed on 02 November 2019 by Karin, Kappel, Switzerland
An amazing show. Perfect for all ages and for those who never seen a musical before. Love the costumes!!
Reviewed on 02 November 2019 by Ylva, Sundsvall, Sweden
The show was excellent and the Lyceum Theatre was beautiful and well organised. However, paying over £90 per ticket, I wasn't expecting a restricted view!!! Parts of the show (several key parts) take place on a staircase that appears out of the stage, of which we could not see the top of from our seats due to the balcony above! At no point in buying the tickets did it tell me these were restricted view, and at the full price we were extremely disappointed.
Reviewed on 01 November 2019 by Daniel, Barnsley, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 31 October 2019 by Sonia, London, United Kingdom
very clever costumes and scenes which depicts the film very well. More African singing than expected although could add to atmosphere.
Reviewed on 31 October 2019 by Andrew, Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
Being a Disney production, the Show followed the film version to the letter. Amazing throughout, captivating seniors and children alike.
Reviewed on 31 October 2019 by Paul, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
The whole family including my 10 year and 14 year old sons absolutely loved the show. Everything about it was quality from the amazing singing to the costumes and sets. Even though it is quite pricy I would definitely recommend going to see The Lion King.
Reviewed on 31 October 2019 by Rebecca, Orpington, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 27 October 2019 by Craig, Overland Park, United States Of America
A brilliant adaptation of a fabulous film. The imagination and creativity of putting it into such an amazing show leaves you spellbound.
Reviewed on 27 October 2019 by Susan, Altrincham, United Kingdom
Great for families.
Reviewed on 26 October 2019 by Chris, Gilbert, United States Of America
Reviewed on 26 October 2019 by Scott, Bury, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 25 October 2019 by Jannan, Slough, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 23 October 2019 by Aletta, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Reviewed on 23 October 2019 by Joanne, Groningen, Netherlands
Reviewed on 18 October 2019 by Sara, Skive, Denmark
Reviewed on 13 October 2019 by Heidi, Helsinki, Finland
I like the show, Scar is amazing loved the carecter so much and Rafiki as well Zazo is funny and pumba.
Reviewed on 12 October 2019 by Alhanoof, London, United Kingdom
This was our first show and it was amazing!!! We loved every minute!!!
Reviewed on 11 October 2019 by Joanne, Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 06 October 2019 by Pinar, London, United Kingdom
The show was funny and colorful. The singing was great and so was the dancing. The lighting was good and the sound was awesome.
Reviewed on 03 October 2019 by Simon, Msida, Malta
I've seen the original version 'Lion King' so many times, and this is my first experience to see 'Lion King' as musical play on stage, actor & actress perform vividly on stage, feels like the real characters bringing to life. You must see this musical opera in your life time once!
Reviewed on 02 October 2019 by Sung Yen, New Taipei City, Taiwan (province Of China)
SEE point 3 above
Reviewed on 01 October 2019 by Kjell Ove, Oslo, Norway
Excellent
Reviewed on 01 October 2019 by Marcial, Slough, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 01 October 2019 by Pagone, Victoria, Canada
Amazing show. Would definitely go to see it again
Reviewed on 29 September 2019 by Ann, Co. Cork, Ireland
Friendly staff, nice location, the best musical i've ever seen.
Reviewed on 27 September 2019 by Arvid, Russikon, Switzerland
Very nice
Reviewed on 27 September 2019 by Aren, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Actors are enthusiastic, costumes superb with funny moments... A very very pleasant show
Reviewed on 25 September 2019 by Jacques, Bangkok, Thailand
The Lyon King did not disappoint! I would recommend this play to everyone!
Reviewed on 22 September 2019 by Michele, Sparks, United States Of America
Reviewed on 21 September 2019 by Martin, London, United Kingdom
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2016
The West End has a new Lion King
by Phil Willmott | Monday, May 2 2016, 15:03
The real danger with long running West End shows is that they’ll get tired as the cast grow bored of performing it month after month. The Disney organisation is very good at ensuring things stay fresh by regularly adding new performers to the London production from around the world.
This month it has been announced that New Zealander Nicholas Afoa is to take over the role of Simba in THE LION KING at the Lyceum Theatre.
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Review of The Lion King
by Nastazja Domaradzka | Monday, September 7 2015, 08:50
Julie Taymor’s musical staging of the classic Disney cartoon, now in its 16th year in the West End, gives audiences from all over the world the chance to reconnect with their inner child and to enjoy a truly magnificent and creative spectacle. The story, about a lion cub who must win back the trust of his tribe after being unjustly exiled, still inspires and resonates with audiences of all ages.
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