# The Lion King - **Activity Name**: The Lion King - **Rating**: 4.7 (10.7k+ reviews) - **Location**: 21 Wellington St, London WC2E 7RQ, United Kingdom - **City**: London - **State**: EN - **Country**: United Kingdom - **Duration**: 2 Hours 30 Minutes - **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/london/things-to-do/the-lion-king-aid0xp5sqz ## About this Activity Why watch The Lion King From Disney’s Oscar-winning film to London’s longest-running family musical, The Lion King has been delighting audiences since the last 25 years. Directed by Julie Taymor, the first woman to win a Tony for the musical's direction, the show earned Olivier Awards for choreography and costume design. Over 232 puppets, spectacular staging, and Elton John's and Tim Rice's score with songs like "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" make this a roaring classic. Nearly 9,000 UK performances and counting, critics hails it as a "kaleidoscopic visual brilliance" (The Guardian). Book your tickets to The Lion King in London now! The story Set in the African Pride Lands, The Lion King in London follows young Simba as he flees after the tragic fall of his father, King Mufasa. Guided by new friends Timon and Pumbaa and haunted by Scar’s shadow, Simba must decide whether to face his destiny and reclaim Pride Rock. Will he rise as king, or let fear rule forever? Critics reviews “As fresh and soul-stirring as ever” – The Telegraph “You hope all nights in the theatre will be like this!” – Daily Mail ## Pricing - **Starting Price**: GBP 44.03 - **Currency**: GBP ## Essential Information - **Location**: 21 Wellington St, London WC2E 7RQ, United Kingdom - **Address**: London, EN, United Kingdom - **Coordinates**: 51.8885764, 0.2607417 ## About the place From Disney’s Oscar-winning film to London’s longest-running family musical, The Lion King has been delighting audiences since the last 25 years. Directed by Julie Taymor, the first woman to win a Tony for the musical's direction, the show earned Olivier Awards for choreography and costume design. Over 232 puppets, spectacular staging, and Elton John's and Tim Rice's score with songs like "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" make this a roaring classic. Nearly 9,000 UK performances and counting, critics hails it as a "kaleidoscopic visual brilliance" (The Guardian). Book your tickets to The Lion King in London now! The story Set in the African Pride Lands, The Lion King in London follows young Simba as he flees after the tragic fall of his father, King Mufasa. Guided by new friends Timon and Pumbaa and haunted by Scar’s shadow, Simba must decide whether to face his destiny and reclaim Pride Rock. Will he rise as king, or let fear rule forever? Critics reviews “As fresh and soul-stirring as ever” – The Telegraph “You hope all nights in the theatre will be like this!” – Daily Mail ## Additional Information This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: Show details - **A**: Categories: Musical, Disney, Kids, Olivier winner, Fantasy, Classic - **Q**: Cast & crew - **A**: - Leading roles: George Asprey as Scar, Shaun Escoffery as Mufasa, Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele as Rafiki, Gary Jordan as Zazu, Alan McHale as Timon, Mark Roper as Pumbaa, Owen Chaponda as Simba and Merryl Ansah as Nala - Direction: Julie Taymor - Adaptation: Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi - Music: Elton John - Lyrics: Tim Rice - Additional music & lyrics: Lebo M and Mark Mancina - Costume design, mask & puppet co-design, additional lyrics: Julie Taymor - Choreographer: Garth Fagan - Set design: Richard Hudson - Lighting design: Donald Holder - Sound design: Steve Canyon Kennedy - **Q**: Additional info - **A**: - This show is recommended for ages 6 years and above. Children aged under 3 years will not be admitted to this show. - All guests that are 16 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own in the auditorium. - Content warning: The production contains smoke and fog effects as well as strobe lighting. - Keep in mind, most theaters are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. 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