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The Lion King Musical

Covent Garden, London

5 91 reviews Rating details

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21 Wellington Street, Lyceum Theatre, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7RQ

Tube:

  • Temple Station (0.3 km)
  • Covent Garden Tube Station (0.4 km)
Contact us:
01613 851043
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www2.disney.co.uk/MusicalTheat...

Opening hours:
Evenings:
Tu-Sa: 7.30pm

Matinees:
We & Sa: 2pm
Su: 3pm
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  • Price range: Budget
  • Child friendly: Yes
  • Parking: Street
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84 reviews of The Lion King Musical in English

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Joe Morris
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4 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 19 April 2013
Went there last week with my family and I could say that we had a great night out. My son had a lot of fun watching the musical, but so am I. I remember back in the days when me and my friends used to watch the movie on a VHS and I felt young again. Thank you.
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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 14 September 2012
Amazing.
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Review of The Lion King Musical from 23 March 2012

Get off the train at waterloo walk over the bridge see the London Eye and Clock Tower (containing the Big Ben Bell) and keep going…soon you are there.

The show is fine for the children but lovely for us big kids!
A colourful and new take on the film which is another level and fine as it is different

If everyone is in fine fettle you can catch the late train from Waterloo

Very doable

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humanorgan
London
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4 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 16 December 2011

Beautifully produced show and intricately detailed puppets, this show is great for the kids! I felt a little old there amongst the families and their young ’uns, but otherwise it was excellent, reminded me of how I felt when I watched Lion King the movie for the first time when I was 9.

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AmrZaki
London
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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 18 November 2011

By far the best show I’ve seen. Goosebumps every time I remember it.

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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 19 August 2011

Top top notch. Amazing in all respects. I went with my nearly 5 y/o son, and to see the look on his face during some of the more complex scenes – with a whole gaggle of amazing animals – put a lump in my throat. He hasn’t stopped talking about it since. Brilliant. Highly recommended.

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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 15 April 2011

Amazing! I haven't been to see it for years now but I still have a picture of it in my head. Just amazing - the costumes really catch your attention. If you haven't been you need to go!!!

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markfrancos
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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 4 March 2011

Amazing just amzing go and watch it.

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3 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 30 December 2010

I went to see The Lion King with my mama in December 2010.
The things that stood out for me, were the different costumes, which were very intricate and detailed.

The set was very impressive and flowed well with the story.

The downside was that the actors, despite showing good puppetry skills, lacked charisma. Grown up Simba was whiny, and the kids were annoying. I felt they could have played Scar a bit more of a villain, but instead, it came across as a little pantomime.

Overall ok, but it made me a little restless.

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GerryG21
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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 6 August 2010

This is an amazing musical that is a must see for everyone. Costumes are so fantastic and it makes a great evening out

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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 14 June 2010

This is one of the best musicals that I have had the pleasure to experience

Whilst the music is perhaps not as memorable as La Miserables or The Phantom there are nonetheless some memorable tunes

The costumes that the performers use are without compare, however the defining moment has to be Musafa's reappearance to Simba....that alone made it worth going to see!!!

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Review of The Lion King Musical from 19 April 2010

Only seen 1 west end musical since I moved to London.
After seeing this, I don't need to see another!

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3 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 21 January 2010

I'm not sure why this one gets so many rave reviews.

I was in awe of the set design and costumes, but the actual performance was disappointing.

Why? The sounds system couldn't seem to cope when more than one person was singing at a time. The story moved too slowly for me (considering the movie is 90 minutes and the musical is 2.5 hours might have something to do with this). The songs weren't as well arranged as those used in the Disney movie (and as this is a Disney production I think it is fair to compare). At times the songs felt like filler songs and didn't seem to have any feeling behind them. At times I felt like I was at a child's performance rather than a professional musical.

I would recommend it as a good musical for a family to go to.

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2 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 26 August 2009

As a musical I hated the Lion King - the performers’ voices were not up to scratch compared to those in say, Les Mis - the songs from the original soundtrack are good (but again, not as powerful due to poor delivery), and the new songs are all boring and sound like filler songs.

However visually, and as a dance, it is a decent performance. Great props, passionate routines and great usage of the venue. I would suggest to go see it as a performance piece rather than an actual musical.

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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 26 June 2009

This is one of my favourite musicals i have ever seen. I’ve been twice now and i still can’t get over the fact that i had goosebumps throughout the whole thing. The stage, the actors and their amazing voices and costumes were all fabulous. What astonished me the most was how creative the production team had been, i was a bit dubious at first thinking it would be cheesy but i was so wrong, it was incredibly imaginative, moving, funny…everything and more. A truly wonderful theatre experience and one that i won’t forget.

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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 29 May 2009

My partner loves the story of The Lion King, and to be fair I think it’s less odd for him to feel that way, after all he is a South African!
A lot has been said here about this production, but there is a reason it has been going on for years- sheer quality entertainment.
The costumes are incredibly, the singing is superb, and the actors consistent. I was a little put off by the child Simba, he was far too aware of acting, rather than being the character. Also the hyenas were quite panto in places, and I think this is a story that doesn’t need that element.
Truly this is a night that you would never regret, or forget.

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5 stars for The Lion King Musical
Review of The Lion King Musical from 28 May 2009

its no wonder this show has been running for such a long time. the puppet style animals are brilliantly portrayed by people in face paints and the child singers are very talented. i would recommend picking up cheap tickets for this show on sites like lastminute.com. make sure you go to it before it finally closes, if it ever does.

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Review of The Lion King Musical from 27 May 2009

Fantastic musical! I especially recommend it to tourists/non-English speakers because, unlike other West End shows, you don’t need to be able to understand the storyline for it to still remain a spectacle. The amazing costumes, superb sets and brilliant voices will amaze even the non-musical goer, and the production is absolutely faultless and highly recommended!

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  • Rana_m, 22 November 2012:

    Thanks for the recommendation.. A mother’s friend is visiting and doesn’t really understand English enough to enjoy most plays.

    Can I bother you for more recommendations? just in case she wants to see more of west end in her time in London (which I am sure she will) ;)

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Review of The Lion King Musical from 25 May 2009

This is a five star musical. It is true to the film whilst still being unique. The costumes are amazing and although the tickets are pricey they are definately worth it. The theatre is brilliant for this production and no matter where you sit you are guarenteed a good view. A fantastic show all round.

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Review of The Lion King Musical from 1 February 2009

I would definitely go and see this again. I think almost anybody would enjoy it! The costumes create an amazing atmosphere.

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