Musical

The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity. Simba is the young lion, his wicked uncle is Scar and his father, killed by his uncle, is King Mustafa. The Lion King website.

Creatives/Company

Book by(s): Roger Allers, Irene Mecchi
Music(s): Elton John, Tim Rice, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Hans Zimmer
Design: Julie Taymor

UKTW Historical Archive

The Lion King archive with 26 listings from Monday, 6th March 2000 to Saturday, 11th November 2023.