The epic production of Disney's The Lion King has delighted West End audiences for over two decades at the Lyceum Theatre and boasts a hugely talented cast of over 40 actors, singers, and dancers, who tell the story of young Simba's adventures as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.
Disney's stage version of the much-loved movie of the same name has become a global smash hit and is miraculously brought to life on stage using masks, puppets, and striking costumes. The stunning simplicity of the show is the work of a team of designers who draw on diverse cultural influences to recreate the rich colours and vast expanses of the African savanna in this daring and inspiring live reinvention of one of the most successful animated films of all time.
The animals in the show are created using giant hollow puppets and costumes that effectively evoke all of the characters and bring them to life.
The Lion King features a sweeping musical score from Sir Elton John and tribal-flavoured incidental music and unique lighting, creating visually stunning effects, with twenty-five species of animal, bird, fish, and insect vividly represented. The show also incorporates all the space in the theatre it has available, using the vast stalls section of the atmospheric Lyceum Theatre to draw theatregoers into the show which has proved to be a winning formula to an audience of over 40 million people worldwide so far!