Planning Your Visit
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Lion King musical?
Performances of The Lion King are 2 hours and 30 minutes long, including an interval.
Is The Lion King suitable for children?
The Lion King is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, we recommend The Lion King for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age must have a ticket.
When is The Lion King musical playing in London?
Here’s the regular performance schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30pm
When will I get my tickets to The Lion King musical in London?
All tickets will be sent by email 14 days before your performance.
You can either print a paper copy of the tickets at home and bring them with you or you can present the tickets on your mobile device when you arrive at the theatre. Please make sure your device is charged and you can successfully open your ticket email attachment before you arrive at the theatre.
How do I get to the Lyceum Theatre in London?
The address is 21 Wellington St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7RQ, UK
The closest tube stations are Covent Garden, Temple and Embankment.
The nearest train stations are Charing Cross, Waterloo and Waterloo East.
Lyceum Theatre accessibility
The Lyceum Theatre is fully accessible to disabled, deaf and visually impaired guests.
If you have any questions or specific requirements please call 0800 912 6972 or email lyceumboxoffice@theambassadors.com
When does the Lyceum Theatre in London open?
The theatre usually opens 45-60 minutes before the performance starts.
We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before the performance start time.
Location
How do I get to the Lyceum Theatre?
To plan your journey by public transport visit Transport for London.
By underground and train
The nearest stations are:
• Covent Garden – Piccadilly line
• Charing Cross – Southeastern, Bakerloo & Northern lines
• Embankment – Bakerloo, Northern, District & Circle lines
• Temple – District & Circle lines
• Leicester Square – Piccadilly & Northern lines
• Holborn – Piccadilly & Central lines
• Waterloo & Waterloo East – Southeastern, South West Trains, Bakerloo, Northern & Jubilee lines
By bus
To reach the theatre by bus, use numbers 1, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 68, 77A, 91, 176 or 341 with Leicester Square as the destination. The closest bus interchange for all London routes and night buses is Trafalgar Square.
By car
Parking: If you're driving into the West End to see the show, take advantage of the Q-Park Theatreland Parking Scheme saving you 50% off car parking for up to 24 hours. Present your Q-Park car park ticket for validation at our box office to qualify. Please note the discount does not apply to the pre-booking service. For full terms and conditions, participating car parks and locations visit Q-Park.
Alternatively, the nearest NCP car parks are on Parker Street, Museum Street, Holborn and the St. Martin’s Lane Hotel.
By bike
There are two Santander Cycle Hire docking spaces located close to the theatre. Find out more about how to use this scheme by visiting Transport for London.
Show Info
What are The Lion King musical performance times?
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30pm
The theatre usually opens 45-60 minutes prior to the performance commencing.
We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.
Is the performance suitable for children?
The Lion King is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends The Lion King for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age must have a ticket.
Does the performance have special effects?
Please note that strobe lighting is used during the show.
Can I record the performance?
The use of camera and sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited.
Ticket Info
Once I have purchased my tickets what happens?
Once you have purchased your tickets online or via Guest Services you will receive a confirmation email.
If you are collecting your tickets at the box office please print the confirmation and bring it to the box office on the day. If you have Print at Home tickets, please ensure they’re clearly printed before you arrive at the venue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance starts.
When will I receive my tickets?
If you are expecting to receive your tickets by post, they may take up to 7 days to arrive. If you have not received your tickets 48 hours prior to the performance please call our Guest Services team on 0800 640 8101.
Venue Info
The Lyceum Theatre in London’s Covent Garden is owned and operated by The Ambassador Theatre Group.
Will there be security at the theatre?
Your security is of the utmost importance to us. To make sure your visit is as safe as possible, enhanced security measures are currently in place at the theatre. As a result, it may take longer to get into the building. We therefore recommend you arrive in plenty of time to enable us to conduct bag checks. We strongly advise that you do not bring large bags to the theatre. Cloakroom facilities are available for coats and umbrellas, but we are unable to accept large bags and luggage.
Guest Services
Find the answers you need on our comprehensive help page.
Accessibility
How do I find out about access facilities at the theatre?
The Lyceum Theatre is fully accessible to disabled, deaf and visually impaired guests.
If you have any specific requirements or questions please call 0800 912 6971 or email Lyceumboxoffice@theambassadors.com
Are there facilities for people with visual impairments?
The Lion King regularly schedules audio described performances for guests with visual impairments in association with Vocal Eyes.
Audio description in theatre is a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production, delivered as a performance unfolds, through a discreet headset.
Guide Dogs are welcome in an auditorium or can alternatively be left in the care of the theatre staff. If you intend to being a guide dog, please advise at the time of booking.
How do I book access concessions?
Disabled, deaf and visually impaired concessions can be booked over the phone on 0800 912 6971, in person at the Box Office, or by emailing Lyceumboxoffice@theambassadors.com
How long is The Lion King musical?
Performances of The Lion King are 2 hours and 30 minutes long, including an interval.
Is The Lion King suitable for children?
The Lion King is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, we recommend The Lion King for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age must have a ticket.
When is The Lion King musical playing in London?
Here’s the regular performance schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30pm
When will I get my tickets to The Lion King musical in London?
All tickets will be sent by email 14 days before your performance.
You can either print a paper copy of the tickets at home and bring them with you or you can present the tickets on your mobile device when you arrive at the theatre. Please make sure your device is charged and you can successfully open your ticket email attachment before you arrive at the theatre.
How do I get to the Lyceum Theatre in London?
The address is 21 Wellington St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7RQ, UK
The closest tube stations are Covent Garden, Temple and Embankment.
The nearest train stations are Charing Cross, Waterloo and Waterloo East.
Lyceum Theatre accessibility
The Lyceum Theatre is fully accessible to disabled, deaf and visually impaired guests.
If you have any questions or specific requirements please call 0800 912 6972 or email lyceumboxoffice@theambassadors.com
When does the Lyceum Theatre in London open?
The theatre usually opens 45-60 minutes before the performance starts.
We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before the performance start time.
How do I get to the Lyceum Theatre?
To plan your journey by public transport visit Transport for London.
By underground and train
The nearest stations are:
• Covent Garden – Piccadilly line
• Charing Cross – Southeastern, Bakerloo & Northern lines
• Embankment – Bakerloo, Northern, District & Circle lines
• Temple – District & Circle lines
• Leicester Square – Piccadilly & Northern lines
• Holborn – Piccadilly & Central lines
• Waterloo & Waterloo East – Southeastern, South West Trains, Bakerloo, Northern & Jubilee lines
By bus
To reach the theatre by bus, use numbers 1, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 68, 77A, 91, 176 or 341 with Leicester Square as the destination. The closest bus interchange for all London routes and night buses is Trafalgar Square.
By car
Parking: If you're driving into the West End to see the show, take advantage of the Q-Park Theatreland Parking Scheme saving you 50% off car parking for up to 24 hours. Present your Q-Park car park ticket for validation at our box office to qualify. Please note the discount does not apply to the pre-booking service. For full terms and conditions, participating car parks and locations visit Q-Park.
Alternatively, the nearest NCP car parks are on Parker Street, Museum Street, Holborn and the St. Martin’s Lane Hotel.
By bike
There are two Santander Cycle Hire docking spaces located close to the theatre. Find out more about how to use this scheme by visiting Transport for London.
What are The Lion King musical performance times?
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30pm
The theatre usually opens 45-60 minutes prior to the performance commencing.
We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.
Is the performance suitable for children?
The Lion King is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends The Lion King for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age must have a ticket.
Does the performance have special effects?
Please note that strobe lighting is used during the show.
Can I record the performance?
The use of camera and sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited.
Once I have purchased my tickets what happens?
Once you have purchased your tickets online or via Guest Services you will receive a confirmation email.
If you are collecting your tickets at the box office please print the confirmation and bring it to the box office on the day. If you have Print at Home tickets, please ensure they’re clearly printed before you arrive at the venue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance starts.
When will I receive my tickets?
If you are expecting to receive your tickets by post, they may take up to 7 days to arrive. If you have not received your tickets 48 hours prior to the performance please call our Guest Services team on 0800 640 8101.
The Lyceum Theatre in London’s Covent Garden is owned and operated by The Ambassador Theatre Group.
Will there be security at the theatre?
Your security is of the utmost importance to us. To make sure your visit is as safe as possible, enhanced security measures are currently in place at the theatre. As a result, it may take longer to get into the building. We therefore recommend you arrive in plenty of time to enable us to conduct bag checks. We strongly advise that you do not bring large bags to the theatre. Cloakroom facilities are available for coats and umbrellas, but we are unable to accept large bags and luggage.
Find the answers you need on our comprehensive help page.
How do I find out about access facilities at the theatre?
The Lyceum Theatre is fully accessible to disabled, deaf and visually impaired guests.
If you have any specific requirements or questions please call 0800 912 6971 or email Lyceumboxoffice@theambassadors.com
Are there facilities for people with visual impairments?
The Lion King regularly schedules audio described performances for guests with visual impairments in association with Vocal Eyes.
Audio description in theatre is a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production, delivered as a performance unfolds, through a discreet headset.
Guide Dogs are welcome in an auditorium or can alternatively be left in the care of the theatre staff. If you intend to being a guide dog, please advise at the time of booking.
How do I book access concessions?
Disabled, deaf and visually impaired concessions can be booked over the phone on 0800 912 6971, in person at the Box Office, or by emailing Lyceumboxoffice@theambassadors.com
