The largest puppet in the show is the elephant, nicknamed Bertha by the backstage crew of the Broadway show: it takes four actors to operate her as she is 13ft long, 9ft wide and more than 11ft high. In the opening sequence alone, we see a striking array that includes a sure-footed cheetah, graceful gazelles, loping elephants and swooping birds, all carefully choreographed to bring the African savannah to life in central London.Ĭleverly constructed using carbon fibre, The Lion King theatre costumes are both durable and light – and took a total of 37,000 hours to build. From lions and giraffes to hyenas and mice, more than 230 of these astoundingly crafted characters star in the show, with a cast of more than 50 performers helping to bring them to life. Acclaimed director, costume designer, mask-maker and puppeteer Julie Taymor, who used all her talents to bring The Lion King to the stage, also designed the show’s animal puppets.
The Lion King production’s powerful staging, costumes and puppetry evoke the spirit of Africa in every detail.
It’s a story that takes the audience on twists and turns through life in the animal kingdom, which also involves Simba falling from grace having to go into hiding in the jungle.Ī trip to Africa through epic staging and ingenious puppetry He’s jealous that his nephew will inherit the throne, and after befriending a trio of bloodthirsty hyenas, he starts finalising plans to kill Mufasa and Simba so that he can seize power. When he’s born into the royal family at Pride Rock, everyone is thrilled for King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi – except for one lion: Simba’s uncle, Scar. With glorious special effects, a spellbinding score by Sir Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, The Lion King theatre adaptation follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from being a wide-eyed cub to fulfilling his destiny and becoming king of the Pridelands. King of the Pridelands: a young lion’s destiny The Lion King tickets will never disappoint – buy yours today. Having been entertaining theatregoers in London’s West End since 1999, it transports you to the heart of the African savannah and the majesty of the Serengeti plains. Set to a soundtrack of the evocative rhythms of Africa, The Lion King musical at London’s Lyceum Theatre is based on Disney’s much-loved 1994 animated film – the highest-grossing traditionally animated movie of all time.
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