Catch the all time favorite
classic, The Lion King at the magnificent Lyceum Theatre London. In the year
1834, theatre was built and was considered as one of the largest theatre venue
in London. With a huge occupancy of 2100 on 3 levels, theatre was designed by
Samuel Beazley and in short time, it went on becoming one of the most popular
venues of London.
At this venue, host of events
used to held, which makes it one of the most popular entertainment zones. In
the year 1834, the first modern English Opera, The Mountain Sylph was premiered
which was a big success. This performance was followed by burlesques,
pantomimes and a few adaptation of popular classics penned by the legendary
Charles Dickens which includes A Tale of Two Cities and Martin Chuzzlewit.
In the year 1904, building of the
Lyceum Theatre London underwent complete refurbishments. Bertie Crewe worked
out and given a stunning rococo interior to the theatre. Although theatre was
started as music hall and vaudevillian acts, but due to their failure, dramas
took the center stage and made history.
In the year 1939, London City
Council bought this building to demolish and make roads development. However,
this plan was dropped after World War II. The theatre was used as a ballroom
and concert venue later. During the era of 60s, 70s and 80s, some of the
popular band performance were held which includes The Clash, The Grateful Dead,
U2 and Queen.
For almost a decade theatre
remained dormant. However, in 1996 with the revival of Jesus Superstar, theatre
reopened after complete refurbishment. In the year 1999, Julie Taymor’s
acclaimed London show, The Lion King marked its debut and still creating
history.
