
Originally based on Disney's wonderful animated film of the same name, this musical has gone on to enormous success in its own right. More About The Lion King London - Sing Along to 'Hakuna Matata' and More Classic Songs Grab Lion King London tickets at StubHub UK, assured by our FanProtect Guarantee. With the original creative vision of Tony Award winning director Julie Taymor and stunning masks designed by Michael Curry, this is a production not to be missed. A hugely successful production at the Lyceum Theatre in London, this musical features all the classics from Disney's glorious 1994 animated movie as well as a couple of new songs written especially. With help from friends Nala, Timon and Pumbaa, Simba embarks on a quest to overcome the betrayal of his uncle Scar - made all the more entertaining thanks to the inclusion of some superb tunes. Meanwhile, Scar visits the hyenas and convinces them to help him overthrow Mufasa in exchange for hunting rights in the Pride Lands.Adobe Stock Lion King London Tickets The Lion King London - Disney's Beloved Film Comes to Life in the Theatreįollow the journey of young lion cub Simba as he deals with adversity and learns about friendship on his way to leading the pride. Though upset with Simba, Mufasa forgives him and explains that the great kings of the past watch over them from the night sky, from which he will one day watch over Simba. Mufasa hears about the incident from his majordomo, the hornbill Zazu, and rescues the cubs. He tricks Simba and his best friend Nala into exploring a forbidden elephants’ graveyard, where they are chased by a clan of hyenas led by the ruthless Shenzi. Mufasa’s younger brother, Scar, covets the throne and plots to get rid of Mufasa and Simba, so he may become king. Mufasa shows Simba the Pride Lands and explains to him the responsibilities of kingship and the “circle of life,” which connects all living things.

King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi present their newborn son, Simba, to the gathering animals by Rafiki the mandrill, the kingdom’s shaman, and advisor. In the Pride Lands of Africa, a pride of lions rules over the animal kingdom from Pride Rock. It is a photorealistic computer-animated remake of Disney’s traditionally animated 1994 film of the same name. The Lion King is a 2019 American musical drama film directed and produced by Jon Favreau, written by Jeff Nathanson, and produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Fairview Entertainment.
