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The Lion King extends its booking period
Thursday, 20 January 2011
The success enjoyed by The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre in the West End has led to the booking period being extended by three months.
According to London Theatre, more than nine million people have now seen the production, which is based on the Disney film of the same name.
It tells the story of young lion cub Simba, who must take face up to his responsibility of leading his pride, despite the cruel actions of his uncle Scar.
The Lion King, which recently celebrated its 11th anniversary, boasts tunes by widely-acclaimed songwriters including Elton John, Tim Rice and Hans Zimmer.
Earlier this month, it was announced that the theatre production earned more than £34 million in 2010, which means it has set a new West End record for the second year in a row.
The act staged at the Lyceum Theatre is one of 17 different versions of the Disney story taking place around the world.
