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Most creative energetic fun show Great stall seats and would recommend aisle seats to anyone- as the actors go past in the aisle and it is immersive, startling and a whole different dimension to the show.
Amritha, 20 Jul 2025
A must see, spectacular Costumes were incredible, just loved every minute from start to finish. Incredible actors & actresses who captured the whole essence of the Lion Kingx
Angela, 20 Jul 2025
Even better than I remembered! Everybody should see this musical!
Edda, 17 Jul 2025
Magnificent Beautiful show from the beginning till the end. We are in London for a week , and I’m glad I was able to book if before hand as it’s so worth it!
Lewam, 16 Jul 2025
Outstanding. What a performance. My second time to see The Lion King and I can't wait to see it again. Please add this to your bucket list you won't be disappointed
Muireann, 12 Jul 2025
A must see The best musical for a long time. My 2 teenagers loved it too. Great singing, great dancing, nice costumes.
Liesbeth, 11 Jul 2025
Entertaining, emotional I can warmly recommend
Pasi, 09 Jul 2025
A pleasant experience Overall, it was a good experience but the view wasn’t great as the person was sitting in front me covered half of the stage. The theatre was packed.
I would also prefer to see subtitles when the songs are played.
Hiba, 06 Jul 2025
Awesome must see! Want to go again! Outstanding show. Didn’t want to leave. We had to….but wanted to go straight back in! Fantastic. We loved being on the isle to have the cast coming through and being so up close. Stage and set were amazing! Cast superb. Couldn’t fault it any way. Well done all!!!
Suzanne, 05 Jul 2025
Colourful & fun A good family show but enjoyable for all.
No problem getting in or out and the seats were fairly comfortable.
John, 29 Jun 2025
a must see! The show was absolutely great - actors are so talented, incredible voices, colourful costumes, perfectly balanced humour with important messages - everything is just great! If you go to London to see musicals, this is the one you have to see!!
The only thing that wasn't so great was the audience that was quite loud during the performance (chattering, a lot of people going to the toilet, phones glowing etc.) and that takes a bit away from the show.
Eva, 23 Jun 2025
Brilliant! This show has been at The Lyceum for many years, and when you see, you will know why. It is spectacular in every way. Fantastic costumes and scenery. The singing is off the scale. A must see for all the family
GWENDOLINE, 22 Jun 2025
Absolutely Mesmerising Must Watch
Gurjit, 21 Jun 2025
The Best I have seen yet Just go and see it. If you are remotely tempted - do it!
Tim, 21 Jun 2025
It was ok, just not quite as good as expected. You build up in your mind what the show should be like. Just not powerful enough. Beginning and end were great, the middle 90 mins were mediocre. Costumes were great, songs were pretty good, just didn’t blow me away.
Ryan, 20 Jun 2025
Must see, enjoyed the musical. The musical is spectacular, the story of Lion King is well known, yet the show gives the story a twist with live music and acting. Well done.
I did not appreciate the LGBTIQ propoganda at the end of the show. They are people like anyone and need no propoganda to an audience that did not sign up for such a speech to collect funds for at the end.
Christian, 19 Jun 2025
Just go and see it yourself Absolutely loved it!!!! We have been waiting to see it for over 3 years now and it didn’t disappoint. The costumes Bleu us away and the music was just Fantastic.
Actors were great, story line was well know and easy to follow. Do your self a favour and go and see it!!!!
Kelly, 05 Jun 2025
The audience Most enjoyabke apart from some members of the audience. Behind me two talking at the beginning. I soon shut them up!
People up and down, in and out during the show. No sense of occasion.
ROBERT, 01 Jun 2025
Awesome Show Lion King !!!! This show was so epic. It was awesome. Very engaging performances by the artists. The stage was such a delight.
Keep it up you guys.
Anuj, 25 May 2025
Spectacular It was very emotional, loved everything. Great actors and scenography, and music and costumes. Wish i could watch it again.
Thank You for making me relieve my childhood. 🥰
Melanie (from argentina)
Melanie, 22 May 2025
Spectacular! Brought tears to our eyes! The sets, the costumes, the singing, the acting was amazing! We were so impressed! Absolutely recommend it!
Brenda, 17 May 2025
Entertaining Good sound and orkestra!
Linnea, 12 May 2025
Génial Très beau spectacle.
Nolwenn, 12 May 2025
Amazing Absolutely loved this show. A must for anyone who loves brilliant music choreography incredible costumes and amazing performers
Barbara, 10 May 2025
Must see in London! We loved the show and every aspect of it! The place itself, the acting, costumes, singing - it all exceeded our expectations to say the least. Wonderful!
Silvia, 08 May 2025
Magnificent! Very nice show! Attended with my 11 yrs old daughter
Michiel, 04 May 2025
The best Theatre production I have ever seen!! Nala & Simba were awsone.so you and soo talented! I must see!!
Natasha, 04 May 2025
Fantastic Fantastic show
Liv Jorunn, 04 May 2025
amazing staging could have done without toddlers crying just behind us!
Adrian, 04 May 2025
Fantastic entertainment for all the family The show drew you in from the very start, with fantastic costumes, music and rhythm. It kept you engaged,with humour, pathos and amazing gymnastics. You didn't have to be a theatre buff to love every minute. Suitable for all ages.
Jane, 28 Apr 2025
Magique ! Pleins d'émotions Qualité d'interprétation !
Coralie, 28 Apr 2025
A joyous occasion for all generations. A wonderful family visit to the Lion King was enhanced by spectacular singing and dancing. Professional actors retold the story with enthusiasm and wit. We loved the setting and lighting and the African beat was great.
Lynne, 26 Apr 2025
A musical experience like no other I saw this first on Broadway and it blew me away. The story the music the performances were out of this world and this production is every bit as good
Wendy, 24 Apr 2025
Just amazing The show will leave you awestruck, it's so well organised and directed.
Rahul, 23 Apr 2025
Vibrant and joyful Very enjoyable evening, and I liked the focus on African culture and the original songs which were a bonus compared to the Disney movie. Theatre was a but warm though
Juliette, 19 Apr 2025
Formidabile Magnifica la recitazione ed il canto. Le scenografie ottimamente sincronizzate
Giuseppe, 13 Apr 2025
Still a great show, but not superlative any more Saw the matinee on a Wednesday. The kids were completely flat, painful to listen to. Timon wasn’t much better, and some of the lines in the skits between Timon and pumba were so mumbled or ill timed that they were incomprehensible, so the jokes didn’t land. are nThe rest was still as good as I’d remembered. Clearly not the “A” cast. Or if it is, the whole production has gone way downhill. Costumes and staging still as incredible as ever.
Abigail, 10 Apr 2025
What a show! We enjoyed every minute of this magnificent show.
Helena, 10 Apr 2025
Just amazing It was fourth time. My oldest son first saw it at 6.hes now 42 and loved it
Debbie, 06 Apr 2025
Amazing The best live musical theatre performance I have ever seen
Ian, 06 Apr 2025
A must see Fast moving. Funny. Wonderful music and special effects brilliant. Always ask if you need assistance the staff were amazing
Linda, 27 Mar 2025
A faithful rehash of the Disney film Not really my sort of thing normally, but accompanied someone who wanted to see it. Costumes, acting, singing and staging were all brilliant. Unfortunately the audience were not very attentive. I have no problem at all with children talking or asking questions, but when grown adults are constantly talking, taking pictures *during* the show despite being warned prior to the show, and with no intervention by theatre staff, then it's a problem. Spoilt quite a lot of the experince. The rake of seats means also that a lot of the show is obscured by the people in front. I got the impression that it was "you want to see this, you've paid, now you just put up with it".
Garry, 27 Mar 2025
Enjoyable matinee performance Not suitable for very young children
Jan, 26 Mar 2025
Absolutely amazing show Costumes where excellent and actors/actresses first class everyone including music lighting and sign writer throughly enjoable the show went to fast
Karen, 25 Mar 2025
Stunning in every way A great show and friendly front of house staff. Acting and costumes were superb and the African music sends shivers down the spine - so powerful.
Penny, 20 Mar 2025
A Must See Incredible, simply incredible, the set, the acting, the choreography, the vocals, the comedy. Wonderful!
Kirsty, 19 Mar 2025
Fantastic Amazing show. The costumes were fantastic. The opening of the show was especially outstanding. Would highly recommend
Belinda, 19 Mar 2025
Fantastic Puppetry I first saw this show 20 years ago and at that time I enjoyed the music, dance, and songs. my 2nd time seeing it I focussed more on the puppetry skilled movements, the whole cast was outstanding, a brilliant show.
Jackie, 19 Mar 2025
Incredible Fantastic show. Bear in mind that there is very little seating in the bars
Julie, 16 Mar 2025
creative prefer original production.
Gina, 14 Mar 2025
Absolute must see!! Amazing experience from start to finish, didn’t want it to end!
Tara, 10 Mar 2025
Amazing experience I took my grandchildren aged 10 and 12 an absolutely amazing experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed the show and would fully recommend
Denise, 09 Mar 2025
A must see show, everything was fabulously done Outstanding entertainment and value for
Money
Brian, 09 Mar 2025
Just brilliant Breathtaking from the start, superb costumes and depictions of the various animals. Suspense, romance, music and spectacle. Has it all
Paul, 06 Mar 2025
The Lion King We attended this show 22+ years ago and it was just as awesome this time as the one we saw in Toronto Canada!!!
Different cast, costumes, presentation but the story was similar and thoroughly enjoyable!
Highly recommend that you see it!!!
Shelley, 04 Mar 2025
Amazing I paid for my mum and dad to go- they have been nonstop raving about it. They loved the whole experience! I am definitely going to be buying myself some tickets to watch!
Georgia, 02 Mar 2025
Absolutely amazing!! Perfect in every detail, touching to bring me tears of joy and delight.
Sofia, 02 Mar 2025
Fifth time of viewing I as keen theatregoers we have taken all our grandchildren to see the show as an introduction to theatre to give an opportunity to love theatre as we do
John, 02 Mar 2025
Five stars Low space for legs in my setas.
Fernando, 01 Mar 2025
Can you feel Can you feel the show tonight
It is where we are
It’s a gift that cast and orchestra
Hit live the very best
Eva, 28 Feb 2025
Great Family Show Went to see show with my 2 8yr old boys, great family day out, we all loved the show 👏👏👏
Matthew, 20 Feb 2025
The sound system needs improving. Dialogues not audible in some parts. Great show. Great ensemble. Very enjoyable.
Sound system a bit of a let down.
Afzaal, 20 Feb 2025
Spellbinding show My daughter and I waited 20 years for the chance to get to London to see The Lion King.....and it was certainly worth the wait. We were spellbound by the actors, the music, the story, which was exactly as the original and the beautiful theatre. Most of the time was spent with tears as we realised a dream come true. Thank you, thank you
Amanda Jane, 19 Feb 2025
A feast of colour Excellent version
Michael, 13 Feb 2025
Just amazing! This show is just amazing.
Everything was perfect.
Latifa, 12 Feb 2025
Poor sound but great show Sound was very poor as if no one had microphones. What's with that?
Bernard, 12 Feb 2025
It was incredible Thank you so much 😊
I had a walking stick, so your lovely staff even offered to me and my friend better seats closer to the stage (and we didn’t need use stairs).
Thank you, I really appreciate your support and kindness 😊
Yuliia, 12 Feb 2025
Overall it was a good experience Desiny always trying to manipulate and play with kids mind by asking the audience for a donation to put LGBTQ subjects in schools. If they are seeking for charity, let Desiny supports Kids of Gaza and Africa pr rebuild Gaza again.
Ghanim, 11 Feb 2025
Awesome Excellent show from start to finish,a must see musical.
Nicholas, 09 Feb 2025
Love this show I would recommend this show to anyone it is quite magical. The storyline is stirring, the music and movement so stirring and the costumes are outstanding. It is gripping throughout. The only disappointment was we attended a matinee with about 1000 school children and their noise, constant fidgeting and clapping inappropriately thro some songs was distracting.
Dawn, 06 Feb 2025
What a treat! What a treat to watch such an all-around fantastic show. Great music, acting, costumes in a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. My 10 year old was captivated, my teenager thought it was great - it made us think of which show we should go to watch next.
Johanna, 06 Feb 2025
Made my daughter happy She saw the movies Lion King 90’s and new plus Mufasa so she could understand the story she is only 6, and she was happy !!
Rocio, 29 Jan 2025
Amazing amazing amazing! The actors were incredible. The music was amazing. Costumes were perfect and looked realistic. The dances were very unique and entertaining. Overall you can tell how much effort went into this and how much tallent everyone has. So so fun.
Melanie, 27 Jan 2025
If you only see one show in your life…. This is the 3rd time I have seen the lion king & it never fails to move me!
Anne, 27 Jan 2025
Out of this world! Perfect show, must see musical, costumes, stage, music amazing. It felt a little too long for my 6 year old daughter since it was the 7.30pm matinee, prefer the afternoon matinee if you can. Stunning performers!! Thank you for all the efforts!
Alparslan, 21 Jan 2025
A must see This is my 3rd time seeing the lion king. There is SO much to see. Even after seeing it 3 times I honestly was still mesmerized. I love the costumes. I also love Nala’s voice. Rafikii sang he lives in you and it actually brought me to tears and the guy next to me. An amazing show. A must see. 😍
Donna, 20 Jan 2025
Hope you don’t sit back a high person! It was spoiled by the fact that a very large and high person was sitting in front of me and my grandson. It was impossible to se the hole scene even though he was sitting on a pillow.
Nina Cecilie Myren, 20 Jan 2025
Impressive from the very first to the last note I have been to many shows around the world, and I had high expectations for this show. We were not disappointed - great actors, fantastic costumes, blend between humor, show and dramatiurgic effects. Loved it all!
Annenita Bakker, 19 Jan 2025
100/10. Absolutely awesome. A definite must see! I would recommend seats in the circle rather than the stalks. Be prepared to have goose pimples. Outstanding from beginning to end!
Mandy, 18 Jan 2025
Amazing Absolutely amazing show
Caroline, 18 Jan 2025
Brilliant Really good show music was very good and the cast were brilliant would love to see it again
Colin, 16 Jan 2025
Fantastically brilliant Ohhh my goodness the best, colourful, mesmerising musical I have ever seen. Couldn’t take my eyes of the colours, the absolutely brilliant costumes. I am going to see it again
Valerie, 13 Jan 2025
Mind blowing and heart opening! Wow, my first ever London show, flew from Jersey with my 10yr old. This was our first experience, not only di it not disappoint, it blew our minds....the story telling, the acting, dancing, music, costumes, the whole performance was out of this world. Must be the best show happening, top class. Not only the show but the amazing ushers also, they ran us to our seats as got a wrong train so was cutting it fine, was so relieved to make the show and not be refused. BEST EXPERIENCE FROM START TO FINSIH 🥰
NICOLA, 09 Jan 2025
Enjoyment at its best Great show
Bryan, 09 Jan 2025
A dream It was so perfect we really enjoyed every moment
Tiffany, 06 Jan 2025
A magical show Don't miss this wonderful experience!
Patrizio, 06 Jan 2025
Greatest show ever It’s simply amazing, mesmerising and beautiful!
Anne Marie, 04 Jan 2025
One of the most amazing shows The show is wonderful!
Diane, 02 Jan 2025
An incredible performance Outstanding
Maria Carola Rita, 28 Dec 2024
Put this on your bucketlist! I'm not really a musical fan but the lion king is one i had to see especially because it was my birthday (24th of dec) it was the best gift ever! The first note hit you in the soul from then on it was spectacular! I laughed, cried and sing along.The production is amazing! Unfortunately I had to leave earlier to catch a plane. I missed like the last 15min. A good reason to come back and watch the show again!
Erwinia, 27 Dec 2024
Amaaaazing Positives only. Theatre is beautiful with great facilities. Show was the best I've ever seen. Fabulous.
Leigh, 14 Dec 2024
Amazing show Wow I am bowled over by how wonderful this show is. The acting, music and costumes were superb.
Annette, 12 Dec 2024
Incredible Fantastic show
Sophie, 07 Dec 2024
Loved it! Bringing a timeless classic to life. Great costumes, choreography and singing.
Faith, 04 Dec 2024
PERFECT AND VALUE FOR MONEY I WOULDNT RECOMEND IT FOR KIDS UNDER 4, ITS TOO LONG FOR OUR LITLE FRIENDS
Ioannis, 03 Dec 2024
A must see! Amazing I loved every part of the show. All our family loved it. 😍
Super amazing show!
Arberora, 01 Dec 2024
the best show in town the special effect are extreamly outstanding the acting was superb and humerus in the rihgt places and the story line was easy to follow
Graham, 29 Nov 2024
Amazing !!!!!!!!! Amazing! Perfection! One of kind! The only problem is the scene of Simba and Scar fighting- not enough energy and powerful of Simba character! The children looks without energy also but this depends on directing
Slava, 28 Nov 2024
Excellent Everything was spectacular! The music, the actors and the costumes. You will get chills more than once.
Karina Weis, 27 Nov 2024
Fantastic You forgot people were inside the animals. It was superb all round
Mary, 26 Nov 2024
