⭐ POSI MORAKINYO & ASHA PARKER-WALLACE TO LEAD WEST END’S THE LION KING ⭐
New casting for the West End production of Disney’s THE LION KING Has been announced.
The London landmark production of Disney’s THE LION KING, now in its 27th year, has today announced that Posi Morakinyo and Asha Parker-Wallace will take over the roles of Simba and Nala from 5th May 2026.
Posi and Asha have just concluded starring alongside one another in the acclaimed Almeida production of American Psycho. Posi Morakinyo has recently appeared in the West End production of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy and The RSC’s Much Ado About Nothing. Asha Parker-Wallace has recently appeared in Burlesque The Musical at The Savoy Theatre and Starter for Ten at Bristol Old Vic & Birmingham Rep.
They will also be joined by new company members including Stuart Neal as Timon, Michael Jeremiah as Banzai and Simone Robinson as Sarabi. Raul Reinoso, Steve Cornwall, Gabrielle de Souza, Lindokuhle Thabede, Marcellus Whyte and Shayna McPherson join the ensemble.
Disney’s award-winning musical THE LION KING explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
Now in its 27th year at London’s Lyceum Theatre, visionary director Julie Taymor’s acclaimed reimagining of Disney’s beloved film will redefine your expectation of theatre.
THE LION KING has music by Sir Elton John, lyrics by Sir Tim Rice, additional musical material by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer, with a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi.
THE LION KING is currently playing the Lyceum Theatre, London, with tickets on sale now.
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Tickets & more info – https://www.thelionking.co.uk/
