Lyceum Theatre
21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ
The Lion King Tickets
Lyceum Theatre
Booking from: Tuesday, 12 October 1999
Booking until: Sunday, 4 February 2018
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Age restrictions
The Lion King is recommended for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. 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: strobe lighting is used several times during the performance.
Booking from:
Tuesday, 12 October 1999
Booking until:
Sunday, 4 February 2018
Running time:
2 hours 30 minutes
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.
Press Reviews
You hope all nights in the theatre will be like this! The Daily Mail
It lights up the West End with a blaze of fabulous imagination Evening Standard
Customer Reviews
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A must see!
We had just 2 nights in London - this was a super night out. Our seats were in the Royal Circle. Get there early and have a drink in the snazzy bar upstairs.
Tricia London Box Office customer
Awesome show!
Amazing experience. Emotional and brings you back to lots of memories. Singing and acting could have been better sometimes.
Joany London Box Office customer
Definitely a must see show
The story and music were excellent. The costumes were amazing and the technique adopted by the actors who had the animal roles was superb - so convincing and added to the quality of the overall performance.
Marian London Box Office customer
Great show for anyone !
Initially, I was a bit hesitant to watch as it seems like a child show.. But i was wrong, the performance was way better than expected ! I advise to buy seats nearer to stage so that you could see the fine details of each animal character and how well they were brought alive by each performer.
Jamie London Box Office customer
great costumes great acting
peter London Box Office customer
Arresting,colorful and absolutely enthralling
Minita London Box Office customer
A must see
Moving exciting and so well executed we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience
Elaine London Box Office customer
It was incredible! Left with huge smiles on our faces!
Emily London Box Office customer
The best musical ever
It was amazing, the songs, the acting the voice of the characters is identical to the movie, simply amazing.
Francine London Box Office customer
Out standing
KENNETH London Box Office customer
Amazing costumes!
Adrian London Box Office customer
Great theatre experience..!!
Andrew London Box Office customer
Fabulous production, wonderful costumes, amazing dancers, fantastic music, a must see!
Catherine London Box Office customer
Must see show! Amazing talent!
This show was amazing. The effort that has been put into this is incredible. The performance, costumes, music, dancers was all amazing! We had the grand circle seats and the view was still good! Would recommend this to anyone.
Samantha London Box Office customer
Was a bit for teenagers and not engaging enough
Sean London Box Office customer
Amazingly mind blowing!
This was a great show!!!
Ashley London Box Office customer
The Lion King
The show was fabulous and was very impressed with the costumes and puppetry. The change of sets was done smoothly. All of the actors were top class and thoroughly recommend this show to everyone
Jean London Box Office customer
Creative costumes
Costumes were amazing, also the music, I couldn't hear what some of the actors were saying, not that clear, also story a bit hazy.
Teresa London Box Office customer
Must see!
Karl London Box Office customer
Absolutely fabulous performance.
From the very start you are transported into a world of colour, movement and sound. the opening scene is spectacular, filling the theatre with animals and transporting you to another world. throughout there is singing and acting of the highest calibre. Overall a thrilling, exciting, even emotional performance. A must see!
John London Box Office customer
a beautiful classic
Shelley London Box Office customer
A must see, the best show there is
Paul London Box Office customer
I think this show would look great from any seats , we were really close and it was a matinee so the impact was incredible and the actors always tried to give the little kids s smile , however one of our party had been before seated higher up and completely enjoyed it that time too , winner all round
Charmaine London Box Office customer
Fantastic
Ann London Box Office customer
Surreal
Cynthia Helena London Box Office customer
Fantastic
Fantastic show. Very talented cast. Drinks at the bar though very pricey so be prepared!!
Victoria London Box Office customer
Uplifting
Ordered tickets online. No problem with collection. Fab venue. Seating perfect. Nothing too much trouble. Particularly liked being able to order drinks from our seat. Swift service.
Vanessa London Box Office customer
Breathtaking and moving! An absolute must do!
This is the most amazing show I have ever seen! Beautiful music and amazing costumes. Warm and moving !You feel you are in Africa!
Daniela London Box Office customer
wonderfull show
Excellent show all round good for adults and children
Lynda London Box Office customer
Eye-watering amazing
It was one of the best musical I've seen, everything
Vivie London Box Office customer
Brilliant
Stephen London Box Office customer
Astonishing
An uplifting and truly beautiful show. Incredible performers across the board with astonishing dance technique/strength, as well as some thumping vocals. Absolutely worth every penny and brought some of the more senior family members to tears of complete joy! Special mentions to outstanding performers of Rafiki, Timon, Mustafa,.Scar and the "meaty" hyenas.
Daren London Box Office customer
Greatest theatrical extravaganza in London
George London Box Office customer
Absolutely amazing! A definite must see!
My first ever West End show & I chose a most spectacular one. As a Disney fanatic I wasn't sure how they would bring a movie onto the stage but the cast & crew did an amazing job. From the singing to the orchestra, from he actors to the back stage staff! Every last second of this performance was completely mind blowing.
Angela London Box Office customer
Great
Chi Wan London Box Office customer
wonderful
Amer London Box Office customer
Absolutely fantastic experience
Tom London Box Office customer
A spectacular musical production
Danielle London Box Office customer
Spectacular African adventure
The show was fantastic, the actors, costumes, set and the stage were absorbing. The theatre staff were also really prepared to put themselves out to ensure you were looked after. My only negative is beyond the control of the theatre. I went to a matinee performance. There were a lot of schools in attendance. I have never experienced that level of background noise, to the point it was constantly distracting from what was happening on stage. The quieter moments lost entirely to incessent whispering and rustling of packets etc.
Sandra London Box Office customer
Amazing entertainment for all ages
Took my girlfriend to see this for her 19th birthday. It was absolutely brilliant, fantastic costumes, incredible actors and singers, orchestra was brilliant. Suitable for all ages, we can't wait to go again in the summer!
Harry London Box Office customer
fantastic, must see!
Set design, and costumes were outstanding. One of the best shows I've been to. Must see!!
Emma London Box Office customer
Amazing!!!
ANNA London Box Office customer
Wonderful scenary, costumes, acting, music, colourful
pauline London Box Office customer
The perfect show
Third time seeing the lion king and it still did not disappoint! A must see for all ages. I would recommend 'restricted view' seats for the price, as the view was almost perfect.
Laura London Box Office customer
Genius
The attention to detail was astounding. Epic experience. Busy at interval so worth going to toilet before the show starts.
Kacey London Box Office customer
incredible unrelenting amusing fun!
from start to finish you are enveloped in to the show which starts unexpectedly all around you. its an incredible masterclass of all that is brilliant in the London theatre scene put together and worked to the highest class!!! simply more than a must see show for everyone.
rick London Box Office customer
Great production
Tim London Box Office customer
Fantastic yellow
Music brilliant, dance fantastic, actors out of this world
Aideen London Box Office customer
Vibrant and wondrous
Suzanna London Box Office customer
It's The Lion King
Fantastic show, shame about crappy audience.
Ian London Box Office customer
Ok did not whow me
Pay as little as you can for this one.
catherine London Box Office customer
Excellent
Joanne London Box Office customer
Very colorful but poor singing
I liked the show for its spectacular costumes, dancing and colors. The singing was mediocre and the music often too loud for my taste.
Marc London Box Office customer
It is expensive, but it's an amazing show!
Carsten London Box Office customer
Lion King Review
Ho Yat London Box Office customer
Totes Amazeballs
Sarah London Box Office customer
Wonderful
Louise London Box Office customer
awesome
José Luis London Box Office customer
Show suspended for over 30 minutes - apparently due to "technical issue". Member of cast replaced but no clear explanation provided. Very cold draft of air from air-co in grande circle was very uncomfortable for majority of show - entire party left with stiff necks. "Set pieces" in show were good but linking scenes were rather amateurish and sloppy - certainly not as good as when we first saw the show around 4 years ago.
John London Box Office customer
Costumes are excellent
Music & costumes were great, and the lead singers really have talent but because of our seats it dampened the experience.
Sophia London Box Office customer
A Musical Theatre Spectical
Blown away by the workings of the show. Fascinating costumes and puppet work. The music and singing were also amazing. Raffiki was incredibly funny and entertaining.
Ailsa London Box Office customer
Great
DOLORES MARIA London Box Office customer
Great show
ELAD London Box Office customer
Innovative and exhilirating
Creative music at its best. Be ready to be surprised.
George London Box Office customer
incredible set and costume design; incredible music
As someone who doesn't like musicals, this is one of the best shows I have ever seen.
James London Box Office customer
Colourful Vibrant Show
Great show with a fab production. Staging & props were fab. Very talented performers. A brilliant show from start to finish.
Nicola London Box Office customer
Spectacular! :-)
Ann Christin London Box Office customer
Not impressed by brexit remark or Ikea curtain
cendrine London Box Office customer
Nostalgic since we saw the Disney film time and time again when son was young
A must see. Beautiful costumes and stage design was amazine.
Maurice London Box Office customer
Amazing, outstanding performance and too good to miss
Lim London Box Office customer
Must Watch
The show is amazing from start to finish. Everything about the show is well thought out. The child actors are fab.
Parvinder London Box Office customer
Grest evening
daniel London Box Office customer
Beautiful, breathtaking, wow
Joanna London Box Office customer
money well spent
robert London Box Office customer
Must see
Fantastic, the costumes were very cleverly done. Amazing child acting. Altogether the best birthday gift I could have given my sixteen yr old. She's never been to see a western production. Think she may well see more.
Caroline London Box Office customer
The West End has a new Lion King
02 May 2016 in Casts
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.
Read moreReview of The Lion King
07 Sep 2015 in Reviews
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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Theatre Address
Lyceum Theatre
21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ
Facilities
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- Bar
- Disabled toilets
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Theatre Info
- Capacity: 2082
- Year built: 1834