Disney's long-running musical about Simba's journey to become King of the Pridelands, with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice.
The Lion King is playing at the Lyceum Theatre on Wednesday 25 November, part of its 27th year in London. It opened there in 1999, and the production has since become the sixth longest-running show in the West End. The story is set in the African Pridelands and follows Simba, a young lion cub who has to find his way back to his destiny as King.
Julie Taymor directed the show, and her reimagining of the Disney film is built around puppetry and costumes that let you see both the performer and the animal character at the same time. The music is by Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice. It's a production that's been running for a long time now, and it's recommended for ages 6 and up.
Since its Broadway premiere in 1997, more than 110 million people have seen it worldwide, with over 20 million of those in London alone. It's picked up more than 70 major awards, including six Tonys, and it's the most successful stage production of all time, having taken over $6.2 billion at the worldwide box office — that puts it ahead of The Phantom of the Opera.
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If you're planning to go, it's at the Lyceum Theatre on Wednesday 25 November. It's recommended for ages 6 and up.
