Disney's The Lion King is returning to Cardiff for a massive seven-week run.
The popular musical will be at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff from July 9 to August 29, 2020 and tickets go on sale soon.
The role of Simba will be played by Nick Afoa who has been playing the role in the West End since 2013.
More than 130,000 people enjoyed the stage production in Cardiff in 2014 when it ran for 10 weeks and generated an estimated £5m for the local economy.
Graeme Farrow, the WMC's artistic and creative director, said: "We are thrilled to be welcoming this incredible musical back to Wales Millennium Centre next summer. It’s a timeless production which captures the imagination of audiences – both young and old.”
The Lion King has celebrated 20 years in the West End. The musical had its premiere in London on October 19, 1999, at the Lyceum Theatre, which remains its home in London.
With a cast of more than 50 actors, singers and dancers, the story of The Lion King is brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of Simba's epic adventures as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.
Watch the trailer for the 2019 film version of The Lion King
How do I get tickets?
Wales Millennium Centre platinum and gold members will be able to purchase pre-sale tickets from 10am on Friday, September 6, and Promise Members can buy tickets from 10am on Monday, September 9.
The official Disney and Wales Millennium Centre priority on sale opens at 8am on Monday, September 16. This is online only and sign up is required - sign up here
Tickets will be going on general sale on Tuesday, September 17, when they will be available online from 8am, and available from 9am on the phone and in person.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.thelionking.co.uk or www.wmc.org.uk
If you cannot wait until then The Lion King is heading to Bristol from 7 September 2019 until 23 November 2019. Tickets for the show are on sale now on ATG.
