A couple of months ago I finally saw The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre, after years of wanting to make the trip.
First off, the Lyceum is one of the most gorgeous theatres I've ever been in. It's rather grand and imposing, yet still manages to feel inviting and warm. Perhaps that's due to The Lion King being a story so many of us are already familiar with.
I thought it was a lovely touch to have an announcement extending a warm welcome to any first-time theatre-goers to the show from the whole company. The programme even has a handy guide explaining the basics of theatre etiquette.
This is perhaps a cliché thing to say, but the lions truly were majestic. Perhaps it was the masks, but the characters, Mufasa in particular, had such a commanding presence up on stage. The lionesses moved as one, their movements so in sync and in perfect rhythm. They were mesmerising to watch. Timon and Pumbaa (and Zazu!) were even funnier than I had hoped.
The hyenas - Shenzi, Banzai and Ed - were suitably creepy. Their design is reminiscent of that of the Wheelers from Return to Oz, who haunted my dreams as a child. I won't be inserting a picture of them...
I had chills right from the top of Circle of Life. I actually felt quite overwhelmed by it all; it was like I was child once again. They Live in You was another song that took my breath away. The music of The Lion King is so iconic and recognisable, and that song in particular is just to lovely. Chills. Chills.
I was pleased to finally be able to witness Nala's song, Shadowlands, which I'd only ever heard of in passing before, specifically when people expressed their disappointment that the song didn't make it into this year's remake. How I wish I could listen to Beyoncé singing that song! Gorgeous.
The show is so colourful and vibrant, and is real blend of cultures and inspirations. It's masterful. I spent the whole performance not knowing where to look; there was so much going on.
The show is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in London this month, and it's so great to see how beloved it still is. I think people really have taken it into their hearts.
The show is such a spectacle, I'm only sorry I haven't seen it before. 20 years isn't too late, is it?
Callum
First off, the Lyceum is one of the most gorgeous theatres I've ever been in. It's rather grand and imposing, yet still manages to feel inviting and warm. Perhaps that's due to The Lion King being a story so many of us are already familiar with.
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| Rafiki London cast of The Lion King |
I thought it was a lovely touch to have an announcement extending a warm welcome to any first-time theatre-goers to the show from the whole company. The programme even has a handy guide explaining the basics of theatre etiquette.
This is perhaps a cliché thing to say, but the lions truly were majestic. Perhaps it was the masks, but the characters, Mufasa in particular, had such a commanding presence up on stage. The lionesses moved as one, their movements so in sync and in perfect rhythm. They were mesmerising to watch. Timon and Pumbaa (and Zazu!) were even funnier than I had hoped.
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| The lionesses London cast of The Lion King |
The hyenas - Shenzi, Banzai and Ed - were suitably creepy. Their design is reminiscent of that of the Wheelers from Return to Oz, who haunted my dreams as a child. I won't be inserting a picture of them...
I had chills right from the top of Circle of Life. I actually felt quite overwhelmed by it all; it was like I was child once again. They Live in You was another song that took my breath away. The music of The Lion King is so iconic and recognisable, and that song in particular is just to lovely. Chills. Chills.
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| Nala London cast of The Lion King |
I was pleased to finally be able to witness Nala's song, Shadowlands, which I'd only ever heard of in passing before, specifically when people expressed their disappointment that the song didn't make it into this year's remake. How I wish I could listen to Beyoncé singing that song! Gorgeous.
The show is so colourful and vibrant, and is real blend of cultures and inspirations. It's masterful. I spent the whole performance not knowing where to look; there was so much going on.
The show is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in London this month, and it's so great to see how beloved it still is. I think people really have taken it into their hearts.
The show is such a spectacle, I'm only sorry I haven't seen it before. 20 years isn't too late, is it?
Callum
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