The Lion King West End West End Cast
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical will redefine your expectations of theatre. Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney's beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. Full synopsis
Current Cast
Gesztenye Botos, a talented performer from Budapest, made her impressive West End debut in The Lion King, following a distinguished career with the Hungarian National Opera and a notable third-place finish at the Vienna International Dance Festival and Competition. more...
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Etian A Almeida, born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, brought his extensive dance training from the National School of Arts in Havana to the West End stage, previously captivating audiences in the UK tour of Havana Rakatan. more...
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Moya Angela, an acclaimed musical theatre actress known for her powerful vocals, previously toured with Disney's The Lion King, showcasing her talent in this celebrated production. more...
George Asprey, a London-born actor trained at LAMDA, has an extensive theatre background including notable performances in "The Sound of Music" at Sadler’s Wells and on its UK tour, before joining the cast of The Lion King in the West End. more...
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Jane Carla Leynes, originally from Manila, Philippines, made her West End debut in The Lion King, having previously performed in the Festival of The Lion King at Hong Kong Disneyland and The Lion King at Shanghai Disneyland. more...
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Azola Dlamini, a talented performer from Durban, South Africa, made her West End debut in The Lion King, having previously showcased her skills in the production at the Circustheatre in Holland. more...
Shaun Escoffery, a London-born actor with extensive training from Barking College of Performing Arts, has a rich history in theatre, including a 2008 Olivier Award nomination for his role in "Parade" at the Donmar Warehouse and performances in iconic shows such as "Les Misérables" at Queen’s Theatre and "Mama, I Want to Sing!" at Cambridge Theatre. more...
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Sandile Gontsana, hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, made his West End debut in The Lion King, following his performances in the show's Australian tour. more...
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Gary Jordan, a talented actor and musician from Southampton, England, has an impressive theatre background, including performances in renowned productions such as "Grease" and "West Side Story," and was once part of the vibrant West End scene with his role in "The Lion King." more...
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Garry Lake, a versatile performer trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, has showcased his talent in various notable productions, including the West End hit "We Will Rock You" at the Dominion Theatre. more...
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Tramaine Lamy, originally from Trinidad, made her West End debut in The Lion King after an impressive career that included winning the 2009 Cacique award for best female performer in a musical for her role in Beauty and the Beast. more...
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Francisco Lins, originally from Recife, Brazil, made his West End debut in The Lion King, bringing his diverse training from São Jose do Rio Preto Ballet and Centro de Danca Jaime Arôxa to the stage. more...
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Sadia McEwen, a London-born performer with extensive experience in UK tours such as The Soul Legends and The Magic of Motown, made her West End debut in The Lion King. more...
Alan McHale, originally from County Mayo, Ireland, made his West End debut in The Lion King, following an extensive theatre career that includes the UK tour of the same production. more...
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Nosipho Nkonqa, hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, made her West End debut in The Lion King after performing in the show's productions across Holland, South Africa, Taiwan, Singapore, and the UK tour. more...
Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele, hailing from Bloemfontein, South Africa, made her West End debut in The Lion King, having previously performed in the production in South Africa, Taipei, and Germany. more...
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Luciano Santos Souza, originally from Bahia, Brazil, has previously graced the stage in productions of The Lion King in Shanghai, São Paulo, and Paris, making his West End debut with the show. more...
See awards and nominations on the The Lion King West End page
Other productions of The Lion King West End
- 1997 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
- 2002 US Tour — National Tour · Cast
- 2003 Chicago — Chicago Production · Cast
Production Team
Michael Curry Mask Designer
Puppet Designer
Robert Elhai Orchestrator
Garth Fagan Choreographer
Bruce Fowler Orchestrator
Donald Holder Lighting Designer
Richard Hudson Scenic Designer
Tony Meola Sound Designer
David Metzger Orchestrator
Fraser Skeoch Musical Director
Julie Taymor Puppet Designer
Mask Designer
Costume Designer
Director
Michael Ward Hair Designer
Make-Up Designer
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