The Lion King Tickets

Croon to Elton John and Tim Rice's tracks from the original film, including Circle of Life, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, and Hakuna Matata with a cast of over 50 characters, live on stage. Directed by Julie Taymor, the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical, the show is renowned for its groundbreaking visual design and unique theatrical language. Featuring 232 puppets, ranging from delicate bird kites to the massive elephant that lumbers down the theater aisle, the widely popular production transports audiences to the African Savannah. A testament to the legacy of the iconic film, this legendary musical pulsates with diversity. Feel the quietest whisper to the most thunderous choral number in your bones as you relive the spellbinding power of The Lion King in London.

The story

Against the rhythms of Africa, a tale of love, loss, and redemption unfolds with the journey of a precious cub, Simba. As his idyllic childhood is forced to a stop with his father and revered king Mufasa’s untimely death, the young prince is thrust into a life of internal turmoil. While his treacherous uncle Scar gets his way, Simba abandons his identity for a new future, supported by his cheerful friends. But destiny speaks through the wisdom of Rafiki and his beloved Nala, calling him home to reclaim his father's legacy. Will the licit heir rise to his rightful throne?

Critics' reviews

“As fresh and soul-stirring as ever”

– The Telegraph

“You hope all nights in the theatre will be like this!”
– Daily Mail