About the Show

THE LION KING is now playing at the Capitol Theatre for a strictly limited season.

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Sydney!

 

More than 124 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

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Production Effects & Running Time

THE LION KING is approximately two hours and thirty minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

We recommend allowing enough time to travel to the theatre and arriving up to 40 minutes prior to the start of the show.

Please note this production contains theatrical smoke, fog effects, violence and strobe lighting.

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LOCKOUT

Please note that there is a strict lockout policy for latecomers, but once the lockout is lifted, the venue staff will be able to escort you to your seat.

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AGE RECOMMENDATION

THE LION KING is suitable for a general audience. As it is a full-length musical, it is recommended for ages 6 and up. Infants under the age of 2 are permitted free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat and you obtain a complimentary ‘babes in arms’ ticket on the day of the performance.

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ACCESSIBILITY

The Capitol Theatre is an accessible venue and provides an elevator to all levels for patrons. To find out more about Capitol Theatre accessibility visit their Accessibility page.

During the month of August, we’re welcoming audiences of all abilities to Disney’s THE LION KING with a series of accessible performances at the Capitol Theatre.

AUSLAN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE  | Wednesday 12 August, 1PM & 7PM

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE  |  Sunday 23 August, 6:30PM

RELAXED PERFORMANCE | Saturday 29 August, 1:30PM

These performances aim to meet the needs of all audience members so that they can experience the musical event of a lifetime. To learn more, check out our Accessibility and Inclusion page.

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STEP INTO THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

Disney’s THE LION KING welcomes back Buyi Zama

Stepping into the role for the third time in Australia, we are thrilled to have Buyi Zama returning to lead our cast as Rafiki!

Disney’s THE LION KING makes its triumphant return to Sydney in April 2026!

The award-winning musical production will open at the Capitol Theatre with performances from April next year. To be kept informed of ticketing details, sign up to waitlist at thelionkingmusical.com.au.

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