Disney's The Lion King returns to London's West End

Disney's award-winning musical The Lion King is set to return to London's Lyceum Theatre in July. 

Since the premiere of the internationally-celebrated stage production on Broadway in 1997, the live stage adapation has entertained more than 100 million theatregoers worldwide. 

Based on Disney’s original piece of art, The Lion King musical revolves around the upbringing of Simba, the lion cub along with the betrayal of Scar, Simba’s uncle in order to overthrow Mufasa, Simba’s father from the king’s position. When Simba was born, things were made clear that he was the next king and the heir to the throne. But Scar, clouded with rage and jealousy promises to get anyone out of the way from taking what he believes is his; the throne. Scar then starts plotting a way to get rid of Mufasa by killing him and soon becomes the Lion King.

The musical capsulizes the unfortunate beginnings for Simba, to how he reaches his leadership position through his eloquence in music. It then follows the intense decisions Simba has to take in order to bring down his uncle who has taken the position of The Lion King by force, and reestablish harmony for his father’s realm. The scene is set in the Lion’s Kingdom grasslands where Simba is a little cub, following the footsteps of his mother and father and roaming around the valley in the land, sometimes playing with his friends in the fields until one-day destiny presents a misfortune to him, and he observes his Uncle betraying his father, leading to his death. Simba, utterly heartbroken from his father’s loss at such a young age, decides to leave the valley and seeks shelter in the outskirts of the town, when one day destiny calls upon him to set things right, recover the lost honor of his dad and be the true king he was destined to be.

Disney's The Lion King Musical is a rollercoaster of emotions, fun and adventure with a story that will move you. It takes you through Simba’s journey from being a little cub to developing into a well groomed leader possessing the skills to be a king one day. The musical will explode with glorious lights and colours, mesmerizing stunning effects along with heartwarming enchanting music that will certainly leave you in awe. Directed by Julie Taymor, this Lion King musical will redefine your expectations and raise the bars of a theatrical show.

Ticket Prices

Tickets to see The Lion King Musical in London are available for shows in July, August and September, priced £20, £35, £45, £55, £75 and £87.50. To book tickets, you can visit a website such MusicalLondon.uk or AGT Tickets and click on the performance mentioned on the calendar dates to check the seats and the ticket prices.

FAQs           

Q. ARE THERE ANY GROUP RATES AVAILABLE?

A.  Discounts avaialble for bringing a group of 9 or more people only on selected seats and performances until 2 October 2022.

FOR STALLS AND ROYAL CIRCLE:

For groups of 9 or more people, prices are reduced to £49.50.  (Confirm and pay within 8 weeks to get an additional discount of £4.50 per ticket on selected seats and performances available up to 26 May 2022).

For groups of 20 or more people, prices are reduced to £45. (Confirm and pay within 8 weeks to get an additional discount of £5 per ticket on selected seats and performances available up to 26 May 2022).

FOR GRAND CIRCLE:

For groups of 9 and more people, prices are reduced to £39.50.

For groups of 20 and more people, prices are reduced to £35.

Q. ARE THERE ANY EDUCATION GROUP RATES AVAILABLE?

A. Education group rates are available for selected performances on Tuesday and Thursday evenings along with Wednesday matinee performances until 2 October 2022.

FOR STALLS AND ROYAL CIRCLE:

Ticket prices reduced to £25/£29.50 (Including one extra free teacher ticket on every 10 tickets bought).

FOR GRAND CIRCLE:

Ticket prices reduced to £19.50/£22.50 (Including one extra free teacher ticket on every 10 tickets bought).

 Q. IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE YOUR TICKET TO ANOTHER DATE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND?

A. Official London Theatre gives you the flexibility of changing your tickets to another date up to 24 hours prior to the show performance. For further details regarding the ticket exchange, you can visit ATG tickets or Disney Tickets.

Q. HOW LONG IS THE SHOW PERFORMANCE?

A. The show performance will last for about 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval.

Q. IS THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTION FOR THE LION KING MUSICAL?

The Lion King Musical is open for all general audiences. The recommended age for the audience is 6 and above. Children under the age of 3 will not be permitted into the theatre halls.

People aged 16 and under are to be accompanied by an adult or otherwise they will not be allowed to sit in the auditorium on their own.

Everyone is obligated to bring their tickets along, or else will not be allowed into the theatre.

Q. ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL EFFECTS IN THE PERFORMANCE?

A. The Lion King musical will have theatrical smoke and fog effects along with strobe lightning at some parts of the performance.

Q. FOR ANY QUERY REGARDING MY BOOKING, WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

A. You may ask for online help from the website you have booked or bought your tickets from like Disney tickets, ATG tickets or you may call the Lyceum Theatre Box office for any queries.

Q. WHAT ARE THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT THE ARENA?

A. Facilities available at the arena include: air conditions, toilets for general and disabled audience, bar, infrared loops system and wheelchair accessibility.

With everything being said, do not waste your time and grab your tickets to this enchanting musical now!