Lion King to roar into Manchester
10:25am Monday 6th February 2012 in Theatre By Kat Dibbits
Lion King to roar into Manchester
THE hit musical The Lion King is to go on tour, including a four-month stint at The Palace, in Manchester, it was announced today.
The tour will visit 10 cities over two-and-a-half years. The Manchester show will run from December 6, 2012 to March 31, 2013.
The West End production of The Lion King, now in its 13th triumphant year, will continue to play at London’s Lyceum Theatre where it has proved to be a consistent favourite amongst audiences.
In 2011, The Lion King had its best financial year, smashing the industry record for highest annual gross box office in West End history. The award-winning show has been seen by over 65 million people worldwide since its Broadway premiere in 1997 and will soon welcome its 10 millionth visitor at the Lyceum Theatre.
“We continue to be thrilled by how UK audiences have enjoyed The Lion King in London, and have long wished to also share this production with audiences nationally.” said Thomas Schumacher, producer and President Disney Theatrical Productions.
“Following years of planning, and after receiving the counsel of some very smart friends in the British theatre world, we are delighted to be launching a production that conveys Julie Taymor’s epic vision and at a moment that feels absolutely right.” Tickets will go on sale at 8.30am on February 27.
Tickets are available to purchase in person at the Box Office from 8.30am, or via the internet, www.thelionking.co.uk, and telephone bookings line, 0844 871 3004, from 10am.
