On Coronation Day we look at shows based on royalty running in the West End
Today sees the coronation of King Charles III and we thought it worth a brief look at the portrayal of royalty in current productions playing in the West End.
The Lion King
The Lion King UK and Ireland Tour announces new cast
The Lion King UK and Ireland Tour has announced new casting with Kyle Richardson taking on the role of Simba. Book The Lion King UK Tour tickets now.
Covent Garden welcomes Disney Pop Ups this Summer
Covent Garden welcomes a series of magical pop ups this Summer in celebration of Disney on Stage.
Cancellations hit more shows suffer under isolation protocols
This week has seen more West End shows suffer under isolation protocols culminating in the announcement from the producers of Joseph.
Disney’s The Lion King roars back into London on 29 July
Disney’s The Lion King is to roar back into The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre on 29 July 2021.
Disney’s The Lion King – Lyceum Theatre, London – On Sale Soon
Disney’s The Lion King continues a record-breaking run at the Lyceum Theatre, London where it opened over 20 years ago. On Sale Soon.
FIRST LOOK: Disney In The West End Summer Pop Up
Take a look at these great first-look images of the fabulous Disney In The West End Summer Pop Up which is now open in London’s Covent Garden.
Top 100 Greatest Musicals Poll – Number 4 – The Lion King
Based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name, The Lion King features music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, musical score by Hans Zimmer and choral arrangements by Lebo M. Under the direction of visionary director Julie Taymor, who combined puppetry, with ground-breaking stagecraft, The Lion King soon became of the most popular stage musicals around the world. Opening on Broadway in 1997, it is now Broadway’s third-longest running show in history and the highest grossing Broadway production of all time. The London production opening in 1999 and is still running. The show became the highest earning show in box-office history for both stage and film in 2014 when it surpassed The Phantom Of The Opera. The Broadway Production of The Lion King won 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical and 8 Drama Desk Awards. Productions of The Lion King have now been seen across the … Read more
