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In the world of musical theatre, only a few shows can claim to be as iconic as The Lion King. Playing at the Lyceum Theatre for over 20 years, the musical's larger-than-life costumes, delightful songs and unforgettable bildungsroman story make it truly extraordinary.
The Lion King is hands down one of the best musicals in London's West End, with its universal appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds. It is a classic that has passed the test of time with flying colours. The Lion King's London reviews are all singing praises of the long-running West End classic and this review is going to be no different!
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David Gritten,
The Telegraph UK"Taymor has created a world that is fiercely non-literal, often to moving and wondrous effect...There’s a tough-mindedness about her method of story-telling...But it works superbly. The performances in the London production are outstanding."
Erica Love,
Your Local Guardian"A mixture of treasured songs from the original film and newer tracks like He Lives in You from its sequel gel perfectly throughout this stunning show and with the intricate, innovative costumes, Disney could not have swept us off to Africa more convincingly."
Sheri Flanders,
Chicago Sun-Times4/5
"The show boasts gigantic, full-body, human-operated puppets, shadow puppets and pole puppets that work in harmony with the ingenious lighting, sets, costumes (the flower costumes felt phoned in, though) and makeup to create stunning optical illusions and theater magic. Watching a 5-year-old mouth agape at a giraffe towering over his head is worth the price of admission alone."
Katie Bray,
The Mancunion"With over 150 people onstage and backstage needed to maintain the show, and 230-odd puppets used, and the use of several languages, it is a show of dedication and love, deeply rooted in the animation as a love letter to culture and music. It is a musical spectacular which unsurprisingly saw the whole audience united in a standing ovation."
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The Lion King
Carol Schaming
First trip for my Grandchildren to a proper musical show. Day out for the family and introduction to life beyond our Village. Children love it
May 2025
The Lion King
Yetee Ogunlowo
Everything. This is my 3rd time watching the show and the first time for my LO. I thought with so many kids it will be noisy but it wasn't. Enjoyed it yet again.
May 2025
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CRISTINA CONTI
A truly fun night! The guys were, of course, incredibly handsome with sculpted bodies, and they were also amazing dancers, full of energy and charisma. The moment that struck me the most was the act with the female dancer and the aerial rope—elegant, powerful, and moving. A perfect mix of sensuality and talent!
May 2025
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Agust Helgi Runarsson
Location great. Loved the Theatre this old building. Staff was really nice, helpful and serviceminded with a smile.
The play was awesom and the performans was super. Sound was good and stage I loved.
This was the 4th time a saw the play and 2 times on Broadway in NY.
I l be back.
May 2025
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Anke Hoppe
It was a great experience all round, even if you didn't speak English very well. You knew the theme and the music lightened it up. It was a pity that we were only allowed to take pictures at the very end. I would have liked to have recommended this musical to my friends in Germany.
May 2025
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Zane Lielmeza
Show was amazing, actors played so truly, with such a passion- I cried at end . If you stop at London- musical are must have!
May 2025
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Sandra Petra Heiden
Moulin Rouge is simply a great musical, I deduct one star because I think that you have to be able to see everything from all seats and that wasn't the case for us (Grand Circle D1-4, E1-4)!
Otherwise, production, actors, quality, there is nothing to complain about, an absolutely breathtaking experience!
May 2025
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Markus Johannes Karl Junker
The show is very nice, but overpriced for the money. The sound was not optimal, especially at the beginning. In between too. The synchronization between sound and lip movement was also sometimes off. But as an ABBA fan, you can overlook this and are happy to have seen your favorite stars. The atmosphere is very nice and the light show is gigantic.
May 2025
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Valeria Ziulina
Absolutely loved the show, it was just perfect! The staff was friendly and helpful, the seats and the view were great. It was my forst time seeing Hamilton and I really enjoyed watching it from Royal circle. I could see the whole stage and enjoy the choreography while also being emotionally involved with the characters.
May 2025