The Lion King extends booking period to 04 Jan 2015

Disney Theatrical's The Lion King has extended its booking period at the Lyceum Theatre. Lion King Tickets are now on sale through to 04 Jan 2015.

The Lion King opened in the West End's Lyceum Theatre on 19 Oct 1999, following previews from 24 Sep 1999, to good notices from the popular press. The show celebrated its 14th anniversary in London in October 2013 and is currently the 8th longest-running musical in West End history.

The show has a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, with additional songs by Lebo M, Julie Taymor, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. It is directed by Julie Taymor, designed by Richard Hudson, lighting by Donald Holder with choreography by Garth Fagan.

Synopsis: 'When the young lion prince Simba is born, his evil uncle Scar is pushed back to second in line to the throne. Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, Mufasa, and proclaim himself king. Simba survives but is led to believe that his father died because of him and he decides to flee the kingdom.'