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Booking to 3 Apr 2022
Lyceum Theatre
Synopsis
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical will redefine your expectations of theatre.
Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney's beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.
At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
Background information, advisory warnings
Age suitability: 6+ (children under the age of 3 not admitted)
Social media & info
Theatre
London WC2E 7RQ
Dates
Performance days & times
Tuesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Wednesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Thursday ‑ 7‑30pm
Friday ‑ 7‑30pm
Saturday ‑ 7‑30pm
Wednesday - 2-30pm
Saturday - 2-30pm
Sunday - 2-30pm
Tickets
Cast
George Asprey - Scar
Shaun Escoffery - Mufasa
Gugwana Dlamini - Rafiki
Gary Jordan - Zazu
Jamie Mcgregor - Timon
Mark Roper - Pumbaa
Kayi Ushe - Simba
Janique Charles - Nala
Meloné M’kenzy - Shenzi
David Blake - Banzai
Phil Adèle - Ed
Etian A Almeida - Swing
Thanduxolo Booi - Ensemble
Gesztenye Botos - Ensemble
Gabriel Brasilio - Ensemble
Donna Clovis - Swing
Reece Darlington-Delaire - Swing
Azola Dlamini - Ensemble
Kuan Frye - Swing
Kevin Fullinck - Swing
Shak Gabbidon-Williams - Swing
Sandile Gontsana - Ensemble
Ryesha Higgs - Ensemble
Du-Wayne Hinds - Ensemble
Candice Holdford - Swing
Angela Marie Hurst - Ensemble
Garry Lake - Walking Cover
Duane Lamonte - Ensemble
Tramaine Lamy - Swing
Lamoi Leon - Swing
Jane Carla V. Leynes - Ensemble
Francisco Lins - Swing/dance Captain
Deja Linton - Ensemble
Stephanie Lo - Swing/dance Captain
Jonathan Lutwyche - Ensemble
Nonhlanhla Makhathini - Swing
Sadia Mcewen - Sarabi / Ensemble
Mkhize Phumlane Jones - Ensemble
Kearabetswe Mogotsi - Ensemble
Keitumetse Molea - Ensemble
Nosipho Nkonqa - Swing
Poseletso Sejosingoe-mandela - Ensemble
Mlungisi Shabalala - Swing
Kristof Skhosana - Ensemble
Luciano Santos Souza - Ensemble
Shannon Taiwo - Ensemble
Barnaby Thompson - Walking Cover
Taela Yeomans-Brown - Ensemble
Creatives
Author: Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers (book)
Composer: Elton John Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Hans Zimmer, Jay Rifkin (additional music)
Lyricist: Tim Rice Mark Mancina, Lebo M, Hans Zimmer, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor (additional lyrics)
Director: Julie Taymor
Designer: Michael Curry, Julie Taymor (masks and puppets)
Set designer: Richard Hudson
Costume designer: Julie Taymor
Musical direction: Clement Ishmael (musical supervisor)
Choreography: Garth Fagan
Lighting: Donald Holder
Sound: Steve Canyon Kennedy
Production: Disney Theatrical Productions