DISNEY’S THE LION KING To Return To London Zoo With Summer Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Disney's THE LION KING will partner with London Zoo for a second year, presenting a free exhibition featuring costumes, masks, and puppets from the West End production, alongside new expert-led talks on African wildlife.
New Simba and Nala Will Join Disney's THE LION KING in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Posi Morakinyo and Asha Parker-Wallace will star as Simba and Nala in the West End production of THE LION KING, announced for March 2026. Learn more about the new cast members here!
THE LION KING Collaborates with Stylist and Madison London for 2026 Wellness Event
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
THE LION KING will partner with Stylist and Madison London to host a sunrise wellness event in January 2026, aiming to promote health and well-being. Learn more here!
Photos: Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates 25th Anniversary At RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2024
Today Disney’s THE LION KING presented a community garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival to commemorate 25 years of the iconic, award-winning West End musical. Designed by leading garden designer Juliet Sargeant, the garden received three awards at the festival; Best Show Garden, the RHS Environmental Innovation Award and a Silver Gilt Medal*. See photos from the event.
Photos: THE TRAITORS Season 2 Cast Visits THE LION KING in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024
Last night (7 March 2024), members of the season two series of the BBC’s hit show The Traitors visited Disney’s THE LION KING in the West End. Check out photos here!
Photo Flash: Lebo M Helps THE LION KING Celebrate 20 Years in the West End
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2019
The Lion King celebrated 20 years in London's West End on Saturday, October 19. Legendary South African composer Lebo M treated the audience to an incredible extra performance featuring the Drakensberg Boys Choir.
Photo Flash: Janique Charles Makes West End Debut as 'Nala' in Disney's THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017
Janique Charles has joined the cast of Disney's The Lion King in the West End as Nala! Originally from Trinidad and Tobego, this is Janique's West End debut in a principal role. To celebrate their newest Nala, Disney had a photoshoot, with clothes from African brand mille collines, with Janique resulting in these gorgeous pictures, seen below!
Photo Flash: THE LION KING Roars at WEST END LIVE 2017
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2017
The West End's free outdoor extravaganza West End Live 2017 took place over the weekend, and BroadwayWorld has more photos featuring the cast of THE LION KING performing as part of the thrilling outdoor experience below!
Photo Flash: West End's LION KING Celebrates 5000 Performances!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2011
On Tuesday 13th September the London Company of the award-winning stage musical The Lion King played its 5000th performance at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End. Now in its 12th record-breaking year, The Lion King has been seen by almost 10 million people in the UK and 60 million people worldwide, making it one of the most successful productions in theatre history.
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