THE LION KING
Disney's beloved movie comes to brilliant life through the magic of Julie Taymor, and it's a roaring success!
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and an evocative musical backdrop of the rhythms of Africa, Disney's The Lion King is a spectacular visual feast which will redefine your expectations of theatre.
Disney's much-loved film has been ingeniously reinvented on the London stage by director Julie Taymor to create an unforgettable musical unlike anything the West End has ever witnessed before. Seen by over 30 million people worldwide, at its heart is the powerful and moving story of the young lion Simba's epic, adventurous journey from wide-eyed cub to the attainment of his destiny as King of the Pridelands. Click the link to the right of the page to order your tickets now.
Please Note: The Lion King is recommended for children 7 years and up. Children 4 years of age and younger will not be admitted to the theatre. All audience members must have a ticket.
THE BASICS
Started: 24/09/1999
Opened: 19/10/1999
Duration: 2 hrs 45 mins
with 1 interval
Performance Schedule:
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Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
3:00pm
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No
Show |
7:30pm
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2:00pm
7:30pm
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7:30pm
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7:30pm
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2:00pm
7:30pm
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Individual tickets booking through:
28/09/2008
Group tickets on sale through:
28/09/2008
Group Minimum:
15 tickets
STARRING
Brian Makiwane as Simba
Makiwane, who was born in South Africa and was involved in theatre there such as The Lion and the Lamb, was in the original cast of the Los Angeles production of The Lion King.
Ako Mitchell as Mufasa
Making his West End debut, Mitchell is also a award winning music producer and also produced a documentary which won first prize at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles.
James Simmons as Scar
Simmons has been involved in theatre all over England, including three years with the RSC, including performances in The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Richard III. He has also been seen on TV in The Professionals, The Gentle Touch, Rumpole of the Bailey and much more.
Also Starring:
Brown Lindiwe Mkhize as Rafiki
Eric Mallett as Zazu
Nick Mercer as Timon
Howard Crossley as Pumbaa
Alexia Khadime as Nala
Jacqui Dubois as Shenzi
Gary Forbes as Banzai
Kyl Messios as Ed
CREATORS
Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
Music by Elton John
Additional Music by Lebo M., Julie Taymor, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer
Lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice
Directed by Julie Taymor
Choreographed by Garth Fagan
Scenic Design by Richard Hudson
Costume Design by Julie Taymor
Lighting Design by Donald Holder
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