The Lion King set for Edinburgh this December, tickets on sale
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The smash-hit theatrical production of The Lion King is celebrating 20 phenomenal years on stage with a UK tour. Simba and the gang gallop into the Scottish capital for a run at Edinburgh Playhouse from Thu 5 Dec–Sun 9 Feb 2020. Tickets for The Lion King are available now.
Julie Taymor's musical version of the epic Disney animation first premiered in 1999 and has entertained over 15 million theatregoers in its time. The show sells out night after night in its London home at the Lyceum Theatre, and the Scottish dates will be no exception.
Fans can enjoy the delights of Tony Award and Laurence Olivier Award-winning costumes, choreography and much more. Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M's award-winning score features much loved hits 'The Circle of Life', 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' and stage exclusives 'Shadow Land' and many more.
The best-selling West End stage production comes to Edinburgh Playhouse following a three month stint at the Bristol Hippodrome. These are the only dates revealed so far for the 20th anniversary tour.
The Lion King musical runs at Edinburgh Playhouse from Thu 5 Dec 2019–Sun 9 Feb 2020. Tickets are available now.
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The Lion King
- Directed by: Julie Taymor
- Written by: Roger Allers, Elton John (music), Tim Rice (lyrics), Mark Mancina (music & lyrics), Lebo M (music & lyrics), Hans Zimmer (music & lyrics), Julie Taymor (lyrics), Irene Mecchi
Julie Taymor's puppet-powered stage version of Disney's spectacular tale of a dead king and an errant son is a feast of exuberant theatre for the whole family, with show-stopping visual effects, gripping drama and plenty of laughs. It reinvents the film for a whole new audience.
Thu 6 Jul
Times to be confirmed / £40–£90 (£40–£90 CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES £5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas. 2 for 1 for disabled patrons who… / 0844 338 5000
Fri 7 Jul
Times to be confirmed / £40–£90 (£40–£90 CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES £5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas. 2 for 1 for disabled patrons who… / 0844 338 5000
Sat 8 Jul
Times to be confirmed / £40–£90 (£40–£90 CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES £5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas. 2 for 1 for disabled patrons who… / 0844 338 5000
…and 60 more dates until 16 Sep
Thu 1 Jun
£20–£97.50 / 0844 847 2325
Fri 2 Jun
£20–£97.50 / 0844 847 2325
Sat 3 Jun
£20–£97.50 / 0844 847 2325
…and 24 more dates until 1 Jul
Thu 1 Jun
£33–£253.50 / 0844 871 3000
Fri 2 Jun
£33–£253.50 / 0844 871 3000
Sat 3 Jun
£33–£253.50 / 0844 871 3000
…and 114 more dates until 15 Oct
