WHAT'S ON AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Lyceum Theatre, London
The Lyceum theatre in the heart of London’s West End is home to Disney’s The Lion King. It has a seating capacity of 2100. It is unique in that is has a balcony suspended over the dress circle. Now in its 25th year, the award winning The Lion King, continues to delight and inspire audiences of all ages with its charismatic colours, puppetry, and enchanting music.
The Lyceum Theatre dates back as far as 1765, taking numerous forms due to fires, threats of closure, war, and floods. It operated as The English Opera House from 1816 to 1830, and The Theatre Royal Lyceum and English Opera House in 1834. Grade II listed in 1973, it went dark in 1986. It wasn’t until 1999 that the Lyceum was restored, and The Lion King opened.
Bram Stoker was once a business manager at The Lyceum and it was where he wrote Dracula! With a rich back catalogue of shows, productions, events, musicals, plays, operas, and comedies, The Lyceum hosted the London Premiere of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, Miss World, Jesus Christ Superstar and Oklahoma. Stars such as Queen, The Police, U2, and Bob Marley, have performed there. You can book tickets online below for The Lyceum Theatre.
The Lyceum theatre in the heart of London’s West End is home to Disney’s The Lion King. It has a seating capacity of 2100. It is unique in that is has a balcony suspended over the dress circle. Now in its 25th year, the award winning The Lion King, continues to delight and inspire audiences of all ages with its charismatic colours, puppetry, and enchanting music.
The Lyceum Theatre dates back as far as 1765, taking numerous forms due to fires, threats of closure, war, and floods. It operated as The English Opera House from 1816 to 1830, and The Theatre Royal Lyceum and English Opera House in 1834. Grade II listed in 1973, it went dark in 1986. It wasn’t until 1999 that the Lyceum was restored, and The Lion King opened.
Bram Stoker was once a business manager at The Lyceum and it was where he wrote Dracula! With a rich back catalogue of shows, productions, events, musicals, plays, operas, and comedies, The Lyceum hosted the London Premiere of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, Miss World, Jesus Christ Superstar and Oklahoma. Stars such as Queen, The Police, U2, and Bob Marley, have performed there. You can book tickets online below for The Lyceum Theatre.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Lyceum Theatre, London
What's On at the Lyceum Theatre, London
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre, London
Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Sunday 29 March 2026
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical Based on the Disney animated film, The Lion King premiered on Broadway in 1997 and The Lion King London opened in...Story-time with Little Supernovas - The Little Mermaid
Lyceum Theatre, London
Friday 20 June 2025
Join Little Supernovas for a fun retelling of the popular fairytale The Little Mermaid! The Little Mermaid falls in love with a human Prince and makes a deal with a Seawitch to swap her tail for legs - will they get their happily ever after...Venue Tour
Lyceum Theatre, London
Saturday 21 June 2025 - Saturday 5 December 2026
Come and explore the incredible world of?Lyceum?Theatre, one of London's largest?and most iconic?West End venues, in this intimate venue tour every Saturday morning....Story-time with Little Supernovas - Hare & The Tortoise
Lyceum Theatre, London
Thursday 10 July 2025
Join Little Supernovas as they tell the fable of a race between a tortoise and a hare...Story-time with Little Supernovas: Jack & The Beanstalk
Lyceum Theatre, London
Friday 1 August 2025
Join Little Supernovas for the classic fairy tale about a boy named Jack who trades his family's cow for some magic beans! When the beans grow into a giant beanstalk, Jack climbs up - what will he find at the top?...Story-time with Little Supernovas: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Lyceum Theatre, London
Friday 12 September 2025
Join Little Supernovas for the classic fairy-tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff! Can you help all three Billy Goats find a new home across the bridge? Watch out though as something lurks beneath......Story-time with Little Supernovas - Macbeth For Bairns
Lyceum Theatre, London
Friday 10 October 2025
Join award-winning Storytellers Brooke and Hannah as they bring an immersive, sensory, theatrical version of Macbeth with bubbles!...Story-time with Little Supernovas: The King's New Party Clothes
Lyceum Theatre, London
Friday 14 November 2025
It?s the King's birthday and King Charles is in a pickle as to what to wear! Her Royal Highness Camilla suggests a Royal Red Cape with a black suit, while Prince William thinks his Pa will look more regal in the blue and purple tuxedo match...Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band
Lyceum Theatre, London
Monday 1 December 2025
Accompanied by a fabulous eight piece band, stand-up comic, Would I Lie To You? host and Hollywood actor Rob Brydon will usher in the festive season in his own inimitable style with songs, stories and even an impression or two. A wonderful ...Story-time with Little Supernovas: Rumpel-Tinsel-Skin
How to get to the Lyceum Theatre, London
Lyceum Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ
Q-Park offer a 15% discount on pre-booked places for ATG ticket holders. Click here to find your nearest car park and book your space.
The nearest Q-Park is London China Town, 20 Newport Pl, London, W1D 5QL.
Other nearby car parks are London Covent Garden Parking Garage, NCP Shaftesbury Ave.
Tube Stop - Covent Garden (approx 5 min walk) Charing Cross & Leicester Square are approx a 10 min walk.
Bus Stop - The nearest bus stops are Aldwych, Drury Lane (both S) and Savoy Street (U)
Numbers 1, 139, 176, 188, 243
The Lyceum Theatre has a capacity of 2100.
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For further information on tickets at the Lyceum Theatre, click here.
For more detailed information, including when you will receive them, lost tickets, or refunds, you can also contact ATG directly online. Click here for more details.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Lyceum Theatre Box Office, opening hours are:
Tues - Sat 10.00am - 7.45pm
Sun - 11.00am - 2.45pm
To purchase same day tickets in person, you can do so up to 60 minutes prior to the performance commencing that day.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The current running time for Disney's The Lion King is 2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)
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Cold food in a plastic container and sealed drinks are sometimes permitted but you are best checking directly with the theatre in advance as policies may change. Click here to contact the Lyceum.
Latecomers will only be admitted into the theatre at a suitable break in the performance. No refunds will be issued for late arrival.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Lyceum Theatre, London
