Ticket Information

Seats are on sale for performances until 16 May 2027. Tickets are available from just £29. Matinee performances are available on Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm. Evening performances at 7.30pm Tuesday to Saturday

Show Info

Age Guidance: Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to enter the Lyceum Theatre. The Lion King is recommended for ages 6 and up. 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.

This venue continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we may undertake bag checks, so recommend you leave extra time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases, rucksacks and large bags into the theatre. Many thanks for your cooperation.

Strobe lighting is used several times during the performance.

Venue opens 90 minutes before start time
Arrive by: (different time per level)
45 minutes before start time – Grand Circle, standing positions. 6.45pm (Evening Performance)/1.45pm (Matinee Performance)
60 minutes before start time – Stalls, Boxes E, K. 6.30pm (Evening Performance)/1.30pm (Matinee Performance)
75 minutes before start time – Royal Circle, Boxes A, B, F, G. 6.15pm (Evening Performance)/1.15pm (Matinee Performance)

Running Time

The Lion King running time is 2hrs 30mins (incl. interval, subject to change)

Cast & Creatives

George Asprey (Scar) , Shaun Esoffery (Mufasa), Thenjiwe ‘Thendiva’ Nofemele (Rafiki), Gary Jordan (Zazu), Jamie McGregor (Timon), Mark Roper (Pumbaa), Owen Chaponda (Simba), Meryl Ansah (Nala), Rhiane Drummond (Shenzi), Jorell Coiffic-Kamall (Banzai), Mark Tatham (Ed), Emrys Zeph Adamah (Young Simba), Divine Cole (Young Nala), Rio Odame Danquah (Young Simba), Carmelo Ivan Seruw-Pedroso (Young Simba), Kobe Warmington (Young Simba), Amber Koduah-Hutchinson (Young Nala), Ocean Monilal (Young Nala), Sahara Sandy (Young Nala).

Julie Taymor (Director, Costume Design, Mask/Puppet Co-Design, Additional Lyrics), Elton John (Music), Tim Rice (Lyrics), Lebo M (Additional Music & Lyrics, Additional Vocal Score, Vocal Arrangements, Choral Director), Mark Mancina (Additional Music & Lyrics, Music produced for the stage, Additional Score), Irene Mecchi (Book), Garth Fagan (Choreographer), Richard Hudson (Scenic Design), Donald Holder (Lighting Design), Michael Curry (Mask & Puppet Co-Designer), Michael Ward (Hair & Make-Up Design), Steve Canyon Kennedy (Sound Design), Anthony Lyn (Associate Director), John Stefaniuk (Associate Director), Marey Griffith (Associate Choreographer), Clement Ishmael (Musical Supervisor), Hans Zimmer (Additional Music & Lyrics), Chris Montan (Executive Music Producer), Jay Rifkin (Additional Music & Lyrics), Robert Elhai (Associate Producer & Orchestrator), David Metzger (Orchestrator), Bruce Fowler (Orchestrator), Mark Brandon (Casting) & Disney Theatrical Productions (Producer).

Disney’s The Lion King Soundtrack

1. 1. Circle of Life
   2. Grasslands Chant
   3. The Morning Report
   4. The Lioness Hunt
   5. I Just Can’t Wait to be King
   6. Chow Down
   7. They Live In You
   8. Be Prepared
   9. The Stampede
   10. Rafiki Mourns
   11. Hakuna Matata
   12. One by One
   13. The Madness of King Scar
   14. Shadowland
   15. Endless Night
   16. Can You Feel The Love Tonight
   17. He Lives in You (Reprise)
   18. Simba Confronts Scar
   19. King of Pride Rock/Circle of Life (Reprise)

Awards & Nominations

Awards:

1998 – Tony Awards – Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Choreography, Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design (Broadway Production)

1999 – Laurence Olivier Awards – Best Theatre Choreographer, Best Costume Design

Nominations:

1999 – Laurence Olivier Awards – Best New Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Director, Best Set Design, Best Lighting Design