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Disney’s stage edition of the much loved classic ‘The Lion King’ is now being performed in London’s West End. The stage show mixes singing, dancing along with lovely scenery and costumes to generate a stunning show. Viewers will enjoy hearing familiar tunes from the film, together with various brand new songs written especially for the musical edition. All in all, the Lion King Musical provides wonderful entertainment for all age groups. In the early 1990s, it seemed like the market of theatre was crashing and burning. Together with the bills of producing a musical theatre show skyrocketing, few people were willing to shell out for high in price theatre tickets when they could just as effortlessly visit the film theatre for a small percentage of the price. Fortunately, Disney rescued the deteriorating Broadway market, first with a stageshow adaptation of Beauty in the Beast, and then a show of the Lion King. Now, this flamboyant modern musical can be seen at a number of venues, including the Lyceum Theatre, located in London’s West End. Here are five reasons why you should be present at this amazing show. 1. Alluring to All Age ranges Plainly, the Lion King is a success with kids. But the rhythmic music and sophisticated plot makes it an interesting production for grownups at the same time. Young adults will appreciate reminiscing of the first time they saw the movie as kids. 2. Award Winner The Lion King has been given a number of distinguished awards, including eleven Drama Desk awards and six Tony awards. It was also nominated for a further five Tony awards. Any production that is the receiver of this amount of awards is clearly worth experiencing. 3. Brand-new Songs Everybody loves the songs from the movie adaptation of the Lion King. A lot of the favourites features from the film are included which you can sing along with, such as ‘Be Prepared,’ ‘Circle of Life,’ ‘I Just Can’t Wait To Be King,’ and ‘Hakuna Matata,’ are featured in the West End show. But there are also various new songs that were written for the musical rendition. These brand new songs include ‘Endless Night,’ ‘Shadowland,’ and ‘One By One.’ 4. Stunning Costumes One might wonder how a musical production of the Lion King is able to show creatures such as giraffes and zebras while using people as actors. This feat was achieved together with the help of a number of excellent costume designers. It is exciting to see the costumes, which are both complex and simple. The astounding thing about these costumes is that they are able to to communicate human characteristics while keeping essential animalistic elements. This anthropomorphic balance between animal and human helps keep the story believable. 5. Unique Scenery There a range of complicated scenes in the Lion King that might not work without the use of superior scenery and props. One such scene is the stampede, during which wildebeast props on rollers make a highly effective feeling of danger together with the animals racing towards you giving the illusion of depth. Together with great music, lovely costumes and unique scenery, the Lion King musical is one of the most entertaining shows in decades. A must see for adults and children alike! Find out more information about the Lion King Musical and buy tickets