Within seconds the stage was alive with colour and movement - a feast for the eyes as heads spun to see almost life-size elephants wading through the auditorium, while gazelles leapt and birds flew into the rafters. From that moment onwards, Palace Theatre - a fittingly named venue to host The Lion King - was transformed into the savanna of the Pride Lands as animals emerged from every corner of the room.

READ MORE: Cheap tickets for The Lion King, Bugsy Malone and Home Alone in Manchester this NovemberĪs the curtain rises, Rafiki - played by Thandazile Soni - bellows the opening of what is arguably the most recognisable Disney movie intro in the catalogue. While The Lion King may not be the most obvious film to adapt for on-stage, it’s used those challenges to bring to life the majestic Serengeti Plains and the animals who, together, create the Circle of Life in the most magnificent way. Have you ever wished that you could experience watching your favourite movie for the first time all over again? Hear the jokes, feel the emotion and listen to the songs as though they were brand new?įor fans of the 1994 Disney classic The Lion King, that’s exactly how the breathtaking stage production feels - and it’s right here in Manchester for a whopping 19 weeks.

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