Have you been desperate to see Disney’s The Lion King in the West End? Well the good news is, it’s coming back - and will welcome 14 new members to its cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers when it reopens its doors this summer 2021.
The award-winning landmark musical is set to return to London's Lyceum Theatre this 29th July 2021 - where the production has been seen by over 16 million people in the last two decades.
The newcomers join a uniquely international company from 17 countries around the world, led by George Asprey as Scar, David Blake as Banzai, Janique Charles as Nala, Gugwana Dlamini as Rafiki, Shaun Escoffery as Mufasa, Gary Jordan as Zazu, Jamie McGregor as Timon, Melone M’Kenzy as Shenzi and Mark Roper as Pumbaa.
Londoner Kayi Ushe, will take on the iconic role of ‘Simba’. Kayi joins the show having performed in The Book of Mormon, Motown The Musical and Crazy For You, as well as touring extensively as ‘Lola’ in Kinky Boots.
We can barely contain our excitement to see a live performance again. Get ready to Lose yourself in the story and relive the nostalgia of the classic film come to life in this live action stage adaptation and stunning immersive theatre experience.
The Lion King also welcomes Phil Adèle, who will make his West End debut in the role of ‘Ed’, and new ensemble cast members from seven countries around the world: Gesztenye Botos, Reece Darlington-Delaire, Shak Gabbidon-Williams, Ryesha Higgs, Candice Holdford, Angela Marie Hurst, Duane Lamonte, Jane Carla Leynes, Deja Linton, Jonathan Lutwyche, Kearabetswe Mogotsi and Taela Yeomans-Brown.
Plans to reopen The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre on 29th July 2021 have been made in accordance with the Government’s latest directives, are therefore subject to change and are made on the understanding that social distancing guidelines will be withdrawn to allow full capacity audiences.
Now we’ve listed the dates The Lion King dates at London's Lyceum Theatre - and where you can get tickets from:
When? September 2021
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When? October 2021
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When? November 2021
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When? December 2021
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When? January 2022
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When? February 2022
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When? March 2022
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When? April 2022
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Have you managed to to get your hands on some tickets to see The Lion King in the West End? Or are you seeing another performance when everything reopens? Let us know what you're most excited about in the comments below.
