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The Lion King Tickets
What's it all about?
If you think the Disney film would be hard to beat, you’d be right. But even the magic of the movie can’t prepare you for the buzz of excitement as The Lion King starts and a whole host of creatures in fantastically colourful costumes troop past within inches of your seat to the thrilling tune of Elton John’s 'Circle of Life'.
As beginnings go, it’s breathtaking and the perfect introduction to this charming coming of age tale set in the cat-eat-cat world of the sweltering African Pride Lands.
Who's in it?
This roaring success of a show has been a highlight in the careers of many hundreds of performers since it first opened in 1997, garnering both Olivier and Tony Awards. But in many ways it’s the music of Grammy Legend Award-winner Sir Elton and lyrics from Tim Rice (Evita) that will make your night.
With the cast belting out classics – from 'Hakuna Matata' to 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' – it will be all you can do not to get up and join them.
Suitable for
Simba and his growing affection for childhood mate Nala may be the ‘mane’ attraction for some. But the astonishing puppetry is what puts The Lion King in a league of its own for sheer spectacle.
Just as you’re getting over seeing 18ft giraffes in the aisles and graceful gazelles galloping by, an awesome wildebeest stampede is created before your very eyes.
Kids will be entranced, but if you’re taking young cubs out for this treat don’t be surprised if it’s you who comes out raving about the incredible skill of these puppet masters.
What's the story?
Simba is looking forward to becoming king of the pride. But his scheming Uncle Scar has other plans and, when tragedy strikes, the lion cub runs away believing himself to be an outcast. With Scar and the hyenas in charge, the Pride Lands soon become barren.
Can Simba face his past with the help of friends Timon and Pumbaa, and will he ever return to his rightful place and restore the Circle of Life?
Staff Reviews
It is definitely one of the most visual and moving shows I've seen in the West End. The story and music are fantastic, but the production really comes to life with the staging and costumes - the masks and puppetry are sensational.
West End shows don’t come much more spectacular than The Lion King. There’s a mix of puppetry, visual illusion and clever physical movement to suggest the different animals of the African Pridelands. And there’s that great music by Elton John and Hans Zimmer – loads of evocative percussion, haunting vocal chanting and hummable tunes. It’s the ideal theatre trip for adults as well as kids with many comic references and visual gags that keep both more than happy.
The Lion King is the only musical I've seen more than once, which says a lot as I often have a very short attention span. What got me is that it has strong appeal for people of all ages, from young children through to grandparents. It's a classic story, but it's the music and costumes which really put the show in a league of its own. A thoroughly enjoyable evening, with something for the whole family.
As soon as the opening chant of 'Circle of Life' rang out, I felt moved to tears. I was constantly in awe of the genius that went behind putting on the spectacle in front of me: the costumes, the graceful movements of the animals, and the staging of magnificent scenes you never thought could be converted from animation. It is a fantastic production that a lot of stage musicals should look up to!
What the critics say
You hope all nights in the theatre will be like this!
It lights up the West End with a blaze of fabulous imagination
Customer Reviews
fantastic! wonderful to see the story come to life, the costumes were brilliant!
very good show ! Up there with the best I have seen.
Loved it. The opening was spectacular. The animals were amazing. Rafiki was wonderful. In fact all the characters did well.
brilliant
I took my Grandchild and we both thought it was so colourful; superb puppetry, dancing, and singing. The sets were out of this world and we loved how they changed and wove around the story. The drummers and orchestra were great too and the costume designs were fabulous. Thankyou, thankyou!!
it was a good show.
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.
Been waiting to see this show for years as I'm a massive lion king fan boyfriend paid for me to see on valentines day have to say you will not be disappointed it was the best show I've ever seen amazing entertaining words can not describe will be going again
Fantastic really loved the interaction with the birds in the audience will recommend friends come and see the show
hi just would like to say the show was breath taking costumes were fantastic
Loved the show - we were three generations and all thought it was brilliant.
The show was brilliant, everything I thought it would be and more.
I took three of my grandchildren to see the show this week. They are aged 10, 8 and 4 and all of them were absolutely riveted from start to finish. The four-year old had her hand over her mouth and her eyes wide open as soon as the animals began to enter just past our seats and she was caught up in the story from then on. This was the first time seeing real live theatre and none of them will ever forget it. They've been acting and singing it out in their games ever since. Please pass our thanks to every single member of the cast - they made it a truly magical experience. Five stars!
Very clever stage craft and visual presentation but words of songs very indistinct. Speaking voices and solos mainly clear but the rest disappointing.
great show, funny with great music and singing, had everything u could want
The show was amazing, 100% going to see it again. From begining to end was just great. The Lion King is a must watch
Absolutely wonderful! The actress playing Rafiki was outstanding and the rest of the cast was superb! The costumes, special effects and puppets were amazing - although we all found the actor's bright green costume distracted the eye from focusing on the Timon puppet, especially against the brown of the stage. And only spoiled by members of the audience who think that children under five will be able to sit through a long production and that it's OK to eat sweets from rustling wrappers!
Beyond Fantastic! We were so moved by how beautiful the costumes were.The beautiful singing and the talents of cast and those behind the scenes.
Fantastic would reccomend all my friends to come and see it
Fantastic from start to finish!
This is a magical, spell-binding show! From the opening notes of the familiar disney score to the finale you are treated to a visual feast of colour and movement. The cast are fantastic, their voices hypnotic and joyful at the same time and the combination of staging, performance, masks and puppetry creates an outstanding piece of theatre for all ages to enjoy.
GREAT GREAT GREAT Thankyou
This is the 4th time iv seen it and never fails to entertain me! I love it!! i have taken people for their birthday presents as i think its something different for friends/family who dont get the chance to go! As its one of my fav musicals in a selfish way i book lion king =) they love it every time....again never fails...win win situation =)
Amazing show. Costumes and make up were dazzling Songs and acting funny and sharp.
Very good show, good ambience, the children in the audience appeared to enjoy it too.
Spectacular show. Amazing puppetry. Thoroughly enjoyed myself. Excellent singing and liked the touches of humour during a show with a serious message.
Second time around and in seats much, much further away STILL BRILLIANT and children loved it too...can't wait for the next time!
An absolutely perfect night. Truly amazing from start to finish.
FANTASTIC!! We took our granddaughter and she was mesmerised. She's never seen a London show before and this was an ideal introduction. It was a birthday treat and an ideal present.
Grandparents and three young ones (male 18-22) were celebrating a birthday and the show was beyond all expectations across the age range; we were swept away by the whole presentation. We’ll never find another show which appeals to all ages in such a way.
I was taking three friends for a birthday treat. None of them had been to the theatre before and as I've seen the lion twice before I knew that they wouldn't be disappointed and I was right, even though it was bitterly cold we had a fantastic evening. Thank you .
Incredible costumes, beautiful voices. Loved the singing of the 'baboon'.
Very good. Really enjoyed it.
Two words: Hakuna Matata!
Just the best... I could watch it time an time again. The lady who played Rafiki and the gent who played Zazu just did it for me BRILLIANT. Also the way the cast interacted with the audience. The costumes, the scenery, the actors, the whole package. NOT TO BE MISSED!
It was absolutely amazing. I went with my husband who made a point of saying he doesn't like musicals. He thought it was brilliant.
Great show, very well done!
We thought the show was excellent. The costumes and the scenery were magnificent. The show held your attention from the beginning to the end. Would watch it again but would choose seats that are not so high up.
An absolutely fantastic experience. From the opening scene right the way through to the final curtain the costumes, the acting, the scenery and the sound was marvelous. Most definitely a must see.
outstanding!
I bought the tickets as a birthday present for my nephew who saw the show with his mother. They both thought it was amazing and really enjoyed themselves
An excellent show with most impressive style of production. A feast for the eye and a great day trip to the theatre.
This was the 4th time i went to see The Lion King...and it always is a magical experiance..i would go another 4 times.. However i did have a rude encounter from an ice-cream seller in the interval who was so rude to me when i was paying for the ice-cream she said 'no, give me the fiver instead, I'm not a change machine!'....Money is money and i was so annoyed by her rudeness it did spoil the second half because i was so wound up. The girl needs firing cos you don't pay £60 front row seats to have her spoil it.
1st musical that i have been to see, and it was FANTASTIC!!!!, will definately be coming back to see another one, adults and children will love this show, lots to see, and lots of laughs. Again this was fantastic, would recommend this to everyone.
I was disappointed in the show, we thought the only singing voice that was up to the normal standard of a West End show was Rifiki. The show was not the spectacle we anticipated and felt the opening scene with Rifiki was the best part and after that the stage seemed empty and the cast looked lost. At some points it felt more like an amateur production than a West End production of one of the best Disney films in history.
The Lion King was fantastic. The special effects were amazing and you simply forgot that there were actors on the stage not animals as you were drawn into the story. A show for kids of all ages.
Lion king is a amazing musical which everyone should take chance to see it. Very value!! Before I heard someone said it's for children while I went to see it, I think it's rumor. Anyway, the price is worth. Don't chose your seat after No.32..., It can't see anything.
LOVED IT!!!!
What a spectacular show! Our family of four were all captivated by the fantastic costumes, acting and wonderful life-like animals. We had high expectations for this show and the show more than lived up to them. My nine year old son says "it was the best experience ever!"
This was a christmas present for my grandson and he absolutely lovely it. His face lit up from start to the end. Brilliant show
Amazing really clever costumes & cast were brill Really AMAZING Seating was good could see everything
Absolutely superb. My two daughters were totally enthralled and 2.5 hours have never flown by so quickly. Would recommend to anybody without hesitation.
This was our second visit and the show is still excellent!!!!!
Absolutely blown away, such a fantastic ensemble performance with a beautiful set and costumes. The music was mesmerising and the entire show was a delight and spectacle. Definitely one of London's great musicals that everyone should see at least once.
Great show. And even if you have seats towards the back, this isn't a problem as it allows you to see the formations on stage even better.
This show cannot even be described in words! It is amazing and the best ever! I sat the 4th row back and the seats were amazing. There was so much to see and the way they used the theatre and the stage together made you feel like part of the show. My boyfriend works in the theatre business and even he was amazed with everything that he saw!
Wonderful scenery. Could watch the opening sequence again and again.

