The Lion King is Walt Disney's Academy Award winning musical theatrical production and film. It focuses on the life of a young lion called Simba. The lion overcomes many obstacles to become a rightful king. Read the lines below to know more about the film and its theatrical version.

Composer Elton John and lyricist Jay Rifkin have written songs for the Lion King theatrical production. The show takes place in a fictional Pride Lands of Africa. Young lion Simba is the son of King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi. Simba's younger brother Scar plots to kill him when he realizes that he will not be the heir of his father's throne. Simba is taught about the delicate balance of Circle of Life that affects all living things by Mufasa. Scar first lures Simba into an elephant graveyard and then to a gorge to kill him. He fails in his both attempts to kill Simba. He then kills Musafa. When Simba corners Scar for his misadventures, he blames everything on hyenas. The now resentful hyenas surround their traitorous fallen leader and devour him into bush fire. When the fire is extinguished by a downpour, Simba reaches the top of Pride Rock and looks down at the shining stars. Simba and his wife Nala are the new king and queen of Pride Land, which again becomes green with life.

Theatrical version of the Lion King show is filled with spectacular visual feast. The show features a cast of over 40 actors, dancers and singers. The Lion King theater show has been directed by Julie Taymor and authored by Rogers Allers & Irene Mecchi. The original score has been modified for stage performance and currently features fifteen musical numbers.

The show is staged with great inventiveness and imagination. The animals have been portrayed by puppetry and costumed actors. The show lasts for 2 hours and 50 minutes, including 20 minutes interval period. Several travel agencies in the UK are offering attractive deals for Lion King theatre breaks. These breaks allow travellers to combine their hotel breaks with a threatre show and dinner. Some agencies have also come up with attractive Lion King theatre packages. They are offering discounted and even half priced theater tickets to those who opt for their packages. The show is not recommended for children below 5 years of age.