About London theatres

Built in 1888, this is the oldest of the theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue. There are 967 seats in the theatre. Interior redecoration was done in the 1930s while the exterior was restored in 1994.

The original focus of the theatre was on operettas. That was before good lighting was available. When electric lighting became more available, Lyric Theatre began staging straight drama and light comedies.

Among its successes are The Little Hut, How the Other Half Loves, Theatre Dark, and Five Guys Named Moe. Its first production upon opening in 1888 was Dorothy, a comic opera.

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Lyric Theatre Performances

The unforgettable Walt Disney story of Simba, the courageous adventure of his battles, friendships and aspirations. Follow his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role within the African Pridelands, when Simba is suddenly promoted to Lion King after the suspicious death of his father. An unforgettable tale which features fantastical costumes and includes Tim Rice and Elton John's Oscar-winning song Can you feel the Love Tonight?

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