Disney’s story of Simba on the African savanna, famous for its puppetry and its opening number.
Matinee and evening times
No performances of The Lion King are listed by our ticket-data partner for the next few weeks. Many theatres sell their own tickets, so the show may still be on. The planner checks live listings for your exact dates.
Quick answers
How long is The Lion King?
The Lion King runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, including one interval.
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Seeing two shows in one day?
With a matinee and an evening performance you can fit two shows into one day in the West End. The trip planner shows what else is playing on each date you're in town and warns you about clashes. Read how to see two shows in one day, or see which West End musicals have matinees on each day.
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