The Lion King / Lyceum Theatre
Stage adaptation of Disney's hugely successful animated film. When the young lion prince Simba is born his evil uncle Scar is pushed back to second in line to the throne. Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, King Mufasa, and proclaim himself king. Simba survives but is led to believe that his father died because of him and he decides to flee the kingdom.

Lyceum Theatrer

The Lyceum is a building of outstanding national importance, architecturally and theatrically. Its history is complex. A public building of this name stood on an adjoining site (now covered by Wellington Street) in 1772, then a theatre from 1794 until Wellington Street was formed, when a new theatre was built on the present site. This opened in 1834 . It was for a long time managed by Sir Henry Irving and was famous for its association with him and Ellen Terry (their last performance in 1902). It was purchased by the LCC in 1939 for demolition in connection with a road improvement, later abandoned. Leased to Mecca, it became a ballroom. The abolition of the GLC in 1986 led to a period of darkness and uncertainty, during which the London Residuary Body sold a 125-year lease to Brent Walker before transferring the freehold to The Theatres Trust. They eventually negotiated a transfer of Brent Walker's unexpired term to Apollo leisure, who set about works of restoration and improvement. The theatre reopened in 1996 as a home for largescale musicals.

LYCEUM THEATRE INFORMATION
Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7DA
CAPACITY: 2000
AIR-CONDITIONING: Yes
WHEELCHAIR SPACES: 8 spaces in Stalls
DISABLED TOILETS: Yes
INFRA-RED SYSTEM: Yes. £5 deposit required.
GUIDE DOGS: Not allowed inside auditorium but staff will look after dogs during the performance.
NEAREST TUBE/RAIL STATION: Covent Garden/Charing Cross
BUSES: 6, 11, 13, 15
NEAREST CAR PARKS: Drury Lane