Lyceum Theatre
21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ
Lyceum Theatre Tickets
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 8052 reviews 4.8 8052 reviews Tickets from £25.00Disney's The Lion King is an unparalleled West End theatrical experience, bringing the enchanting world of the African savannah to the stage in a mesmerising spectacle for all ages. Adapted from the 1994 animation film, The Lion King has been selling out to audiences for over two decades.
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 May 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 May 2027
Lyceum Theatre Facilities
- Air conditioned
- Bar
- Disabled toilets
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Lyceum Theatre Access Tickets
Disabled theatregoers and their carers can get discount tickets. Please phone the Lyceum Theatre access line on 0800 912 6971.
Lyceum Theatre Location
Travel Information
Nearest Tube station
- Covent Garden
- Temple
Nearest Rail Station
- Charing Cross
Tube lines
- Piccadilly
- Circle
- District
Day buses
- (Strand) 4, 9, 15, 26, 76, 91, 139, 176, 341; (Aldwych) RV1, X68, 1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 168, 171, 172, 188, 243
Night buses
- (Strand) 139, 176, 341, N9, N15, N21, N44, N76, N9; (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, 243, N1, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Lyceum Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the Lyceum Theatre?
The Lyceum is at 21 Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ, in the heart of Covent Garden. Covent Garden station, on the Piccadilly line, is five minutes' walk; Leicester Square on the Northern is nine; Temple and Embankment, on the Circle, about ten. Charing Cross, seven minutes away, is the nearest mainline station. Drivers have a choice of Q-Park Chinatown, the Covent Garden garage on Parker Street and the NCP on Shaftesbury Avenue.
Is the Lyceum Theatre an accessible venue?
Yes, and generously so. Six wheelchair spaces sit in the Stalls, with an accessible entrance on Wellington Street and a lift from Exeter Street; the accessible toilets are in the main foyer. Signed and captioned performances are programmed regularly, and audio-described performances come with live visual commentary. Braille and large-print programmes are available, hearing assistance runs through the Mobile Connect system on your own phone or tablet, service dogs are welcome in the auditorium, and trained access hosts stay with you through the performance rather than only at the door.
What time should I arrive at the Lyceum Theatre?
Thirty minutes before the start, and closer to forty-five if you have children with you or seats in the Grand Circle. Bags are checked at the door, Wellington Street fills up quickly on a two-show day, and the merchandise stands — well stocked for a long-running family musical — take time to get through. The portico and the staircases are handsome enough to be part of the evening.
Which seats should I choose at the Lyceum Theatre?
The house has three levels. In the Stalls the view is excellent from row C back, and the sweet spot is centre, about a third of the way from the stage; the Royal Circle overhang clips the view a little from row T. Outer seats in row R have extra legroom. The Royal Circle takes in the whole stage, with the Grand Circle overhang beginning to intrude from row P. The Grand Circle gives a panoramic view but is set very high — not for anyone uneasy with heights — and its front row has safety rails in the sightline.
Does the Lyceum Theatre have a cloakroom, and is there a charge?
Yes, and it is a paid service, charged per item. Space is genuinely limited, and with a full house twice a day it can reach capacity before curtain-up, so arrive early if you are counting on it rather than assuming there will be room.
Lyceum Theatre history
From the outside
If you like your theatres to look the part, the Lyceum’s frontage would do the Parthenon justice. A classical masterpiece and ex-ballroom, stunning with its gorgeous tangerine orange walls and incredibly ornate boxes and circles, it’s a firm West End favourite.
Lyceum Theatre architecture and history
There has been a theatre with this name in the area since 1765 and the history of the Lyceum is a long one. In fact its site has been used for theatre for longer than Wellington Street, where it stands, has existed. One of the first theatres to be gas lit, it was also the first to build an over-hanging balcony above the circle.
In the 19th century, the Lyceum Theatre hosted the Sublime Society of Beef Steaks, whose 24 or so members met there to eat, drink and be merry! It held the first ever London exhibition of waxworks by Madame Tussaud back in 1802.
Bram Stoker, of Dracula fame, worked there as business manager in the 1800s and 1809 saw a defining moment when the Theatre Royal was burned down, after which the Theatre Royal’s company moved to the Lyceum. This led to the premises being given a licence to put on plays and brought about a golden era of theatrical excellence.
In 1815 the Lyceum Theatre was completely rebuilt by Samuel Beazley but a large part of it burned down again in 1830. A replacement opened in 1834 but only lasted seventy years, during which the famous actor Henry Irving turned it into London’s finest playhouse. Then fire destroyed everything and the entire building was knocked down. The replacement, which we see today, opened in 1907, after Irving’s death in 1905.
The ‘70s brought pop stars like such as Bob Marley and Iggy Pop to the Lyceum’s stage and in 1996, after being empty for a decade, it was re-born for the sixth time thanks to Apollo Leisure. They invested millions to bring the venue back to its former glory. Today it owned by The Ambassador Theatre Group.
Ghostly goings on at the Lyceum Theatre!
In the 1880s the theatre’s famous ghost first appeared, spotted by a couple who swore they’d seen a lady in the stalls balancing a head in her lap. Allegedly the head belongs to a man who once owned the land the theatre sits on, who was beheaded.
Past shows at the Lyceum Theatre
The Lyceum has been home to Jesus Christ Superstar and Oklahoma in the late 1990s, and previous to that was home to a collection of classic gigs from bands like The Grateful Dead, The Clash, Led Zeppelin, The Who, U2, The Smiths and Culture Club.
Lyceum Theatre access
The Lyceum Theatre aims to be as accessible as possible and offers various accessibility services and facilities including space for wheelchairs and scooters.
Lyceum Theatre tickets
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