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In the world of musical theatre, only a few shows can claim to be as iconic as The Lion King. Playing at the Lyceum Theatre for over 20 years, the musical's larger-than-life costumes, delightful songs and unforgettable bildungsroman story make it truly extraordinary.
The Lion King is hands down one of the best musicals in London's West End, with its universal appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds. It is a classic that has passed the test of time with flying colours. The Lion King's London reviews are all singing praises of the long-running West End classic and this review is going to be no different!
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David Gritten,
The Telegraph UK"Taymor has created a world that is fiercely non-literal, often to moving and wondrous effect...There’s a tough-mindedness about her method of story-telling...But it works superbly. The performances in the London production are outstanding."
Erica Love,
Your Local Guardian"A mixture of treasured songs from the original film and newer tracks like He Lives in You from its sequel gel perfectly throughout this stunning show and with the intricate, innovative costumes, Disney could not have swept us off to Africa more convincingly."
Sheri Flanders,
Chicago Sun-Times4/5
"The show boasts gigantic, full-body, human-operated puppets, shadow puppets and pole puppets that work in harmony with the ingenious lighting, sets, costumes (the flower costumes felt phoned in, though) and makeup to create stunning optical illusions and theater magic. Watching a 5-year-old mouth agape at a giraffe towering over his head is worth the price of admission alone."
Katie Bray,
The Mancunion"With over 150 people onstage and backstage needed to maintain the show, and 230-odd puppets used, and the use of several languages, it is a show of dedication and love, deeply rooted in the animation as a love letter to culture and music. It is a musical spectacular which unsurprisingly saw the whole audience united in a standing ovation."
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Mike Weare
WOW WOW WOW sensational I cannot believe you transported me back to the days of Oliver Twist I felt like I was there throughout the whole show! I barely blinked I barely moved and not once got off my seat...u had my full attention throughout
The cast were sensational Mr.Bumble his voice WOW.
This was the first time in my 53 years on earth of being at a musical and WOW it took my breath away!
Oliver Twist has always and will always be my fav film ever I would come back and see this stage show again for sure.
Such a beautiful theatre so old fashioned L♥️VE IT! Well worth a visit for any Charles Dickens lovers! Also say the stage props OMG u had me questioning were they real or were they super imposed settings?? So much work must have went into planning the show perfection throught out A must see show for the whole family ♥️♥️
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Les Misérables
Carlos Ventura
For me it was one of the best moments in London. Intense, breathtaking and exciting. I highly recommend the experience.
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Christina Marrara-Kinkade
Les Miserables is one of my favorite musicals, and seeing it performed in London is like no other. The ticketing process was easy and seats were perfect
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ELEONORA IACCARINO
The theater very much suited to the type of show.
Truly spectacular cast not only the two leads but also the various supporting actors.
Only drawback the air conditioning maybe a little too cold.
But overall all very very satisfactory
Jun 2025
The Devil Wears Prada
Irene Irene
Love the whole experience. Although at first we are unable to buy online (probably bec we are fr Indonesia and our connection at UK sometimes was weak) but we finally managed to get the tickets. We are super excited bec this is our first time to attend a musical in London which is a must from what I heard. And we indeed made a perfect choice. The Devil Wears Prada was amazing from the choreographer, the cast, the costumes, the set and of course the musics👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Giulia Bigioni
The production was the best one I've ever seen in my life. I love Theatre and Cinema (I work in cinema industry) and I was amazed by the scenographic artistry and the perfect vocals. I loved the love you feel by entering the theatre, the bar was so cute and the assistance crew was polite. Thank you for this spectacular experience♥️ I'll never forget it.
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Gabriella Fehérváry
It was a truly amazing experience, the actors and dancers were awesome and the whole musical was just incredible. All the songs, the drama, the jokes, the dynamic of the show, everything was perfecf. The theatre staff was friendly and helpful.
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Entertainment that makes you feel immersed in a multi-sensory experience that engages you emotionally and intellectually.
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Spectacular from every point of view, special effects, music, sets and dresses. Very good dancers, singers and musicians.
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