Disney’s THE LION KING is bringing the magic of the West End to Wimbledon Quarter this October half-term, with a free, pop-up exhibition, running from Monday 20th October – Saturday 1st November 2025.
Visitors will be able to explore many of the masks, puppets and costumes from the award-winning production up-close and learn about the inspiration behind many of the show’s impressive designs. Iconic characters such as Rafiki, Zazu, Mufasa, Simba and Nala will be on display along with other much-loved pieces from the musical.
Free workshops for families, led by the Disney team, will run alongside the installation throughout the week on 28th & 30th October and 1st November. The London production, now in its 26th year at the Lyceum Theatre, roars into life every evening using spectacular masks, puppets and costumes to tell the story of Simba’s epic adventures, as he struggles with the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.
Julie Taymor’s internationally celebrated stage adaptation of THE LION KING opened on Broadway in 1997 and 29 global productions in nine different languages have been created since then (English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese).
The stunning artistry of the production is the work of a team of designers which drew on diverse cultural influences to recreate the rich colours and vast expanses of the African savanna in this daring and inspiring reinvention of one of the most successful animated feature films of all time.
For more information about THE LION KING pop-up exhibition at Wimbledon Quarter or to book tickets to the events, click here.
