Lion King's Edinburgh Playhouse run extended by 7 weeks
Performances have been added between 11th February and 29th March 2020
Last updated 9th Sep 2019
Disney's The Lion King theatre show has had its run at Edinburgh Playhouse extended by seven weeks.
It surpasses the show’s previous record-breaking 15 week season in 2013, with the new performances scheduled between Tuesday 11th February and Sunday 29th March 2020.
Colin Marr, Theatre Director at the Edinburgh Playhouse said: “We have seen exceptional demand for Disney’s THE LION KING’s return to the Playhouse. From Edinburgh locals to across Scotland from the borders to Shetland islands.”
“We have seen bookings from across the globe - from the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates to Australia and South Korea. We can’t wait to welcome even more audiences to this phenomenal show and to our incredible city.”
Tickets will go on general sale from 10am, Thursday 12 September online, by phone and Edinburgh Playhouse Box Office with strong demand expected as per the first on sale in March.
The production also announced additional audio-described, signed and captioned performances as part of the new dates in February and March.
Since the UK premiere on Tuesday 19 October 1999, THE LION KING has been seen by more than 16 million theatregoers and remains the West End’s best-selling stage production and sixth longest-running West End musical of all time.
The UK tour opened in Bristol this weekend Saturday 7 September before moving onto Edinburgh from Thursday 5 December 2019.
The tour also follows the cinema release of Disney’s THE LION KING this summer. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film has now made over $1.5 billion worldwide making it the 7th biggest film of all time.
Casting for the Edinburgh season was announced in June drawing from countries including Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, and United Kingdom.
The roles of Simba, Nala and Rafiki will be played by Dashaun Young, Josslynn Hlenti and Thandazile Soni respectively.
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