🎭 The Lion King London cast
Owen Chaponda
SIMBA
The rightful king of the Pride Lands, Simba embarks on a journey of growth, courage, and redemption.
Merryl Ansah
NALA
Strong, loyal, and fierce, Nala is Simba’s childhood friend who inspires him to reclaim his throne.
Shaun Escoffery
MUFASA
The wise and noble ruler of the Pride Lands, Mufasa’s lessons guide Simba even beyond his lifetime.
George Asprey
SCAR
Cunning and ruthless, Scar stops at nothing to seize the throne from his brother, Mufasa.
Thenjiwe Nofemele
RAFIKI
The mystical mandrill and shaman of the Pride Lands, Rafiki provides wisdom, guidance, and humor.
Alan McHale
TIMON
The quick-witted meerkat and one-half of Simba’s carefree companions, bringing endless laughs.
Mark Roper
PUMBAA
The lovable warthog with a big heart, Pumbaa teaches Simba to embrace a ‘Hakuna Matata’ lifestyle.
Gary Jordan
ZAZU
The royal advisor and all-knowing hornbill, Zazu is ever-loyal to the kings of the Pride Lands.
Meloné M’kenzy, Jorell Coiffic-Kamall, and Mark Tatham
SHENZI, BANZAI & ED
The mischievous and menacing hyena trio who serve Scar and spread chaos in the kingdom.
Nathaniel Morgan Bennett, Jackson Daniel-Child, Ebrahim Amaar Joof, and Mason Mingle
YOUNG SIMBA
The energetic and curious cub with dreams of greatness.
Noelle Coker, Keilah Kofi, Jazmyn Lewin, and Raphaella Philbert
YOUNG NALA
The brave and adventurous young lioness who is Simba’s best friend.
