Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, vibrating with the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi award-winning musical THE LION KING will redefine your family’s expectations of theatre.
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Thandazile Soni as RAFIKI
Feel the circle of life at THE LION KING this summer
THE LION KING is in its record-breaking 25th year in London – so if you haven’t already, now is the time to see this landmark musical. You’ll be joining the 114 million people worldwide who have experienced the show’s magic, so don’t get left behind.
Disney Tickets are the official box office for THE LION KING, so by booking direct, audiences have access to the best range of seats and prices.
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Grasslands with Cleveland Cathnott as MUFASA
A spectacle you’ll never forget
Disney’s beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba and the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
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Rafiki and the antelopes
There’s epic… and then there’s THE LION KING
But as we’re talking of epic spectacular effects, THE LION KING pulls out all the stops to thrill its audiences, using more than 232 puppets and 350 costumes in every performance. Amazingly, it requires 50 cast members plus an additional 100 people backstage to make each performance happen.
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Don’t mess with a lioness
So far, so incredible. But if you want to contemplate the dedication that brought THE LION KING to the stage, how about the fact that director Julie Taymor and her team spent 37,000 hours building the original masks and puppets? This dedication paid off to a degree which is hard to calculate, and the production has now received over 70 major theatre awards internationally, so don’t miss out.