Where: Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7DA

What: The 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.

With the help of Tim Rice and Elton John's score, this musical won six Tony Awards on Broadway and has been nominated for eight Olivier Awards.

Nearest underground station: Covent Garden

Show times: Tuesday - Saturday 19:30, also Wednesday and Saturday 14:00 and Sunday 15:00

Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Ticket prices (face value): £17.50 - £40.00 (weekends £20.00 - £42.50)

Theatre booking line: 0870 243 9000 / 020 7344 4444 (booking fee applies to both)

Website: thelionking.co.uk

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