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DISNEY announced that its legendary musical, THE LION KING, will embark on its first ever UK tour, so that audiences across the country can experience the global phenomenon in their local theatres.

The award-winning show has been seen by over 65 million people worldwide since its Broadway premiere in 1997 and will soon welcome its 10 millionth visitor at the Lyceum Theatre in London.

Four years in the planning, Disney will launch a touring production of THE LION KING at The Bristol Hippodrome, opening on Thursday 6th September (previews from Friday 31st August 2012) where it will play a limited 11-week season. The production will then play the Palace Theatre Manchester which will include a Christmas season.

With a company of 52, THE LION KING will visit 10 cities in the UK & Ireland over two and a half years, with further dates to be announced.

The West End production of THE LION KING, now in its 13th triumphant year, will continue to play at London’s Lyceum Theatre where it has proved to be a consistent favourite amongst audiences. In 2011, THE LION KING completed its best financial year, smashing the industry record for highest annual gross box office in West End history.

THE LION KING UK tour will open at The Bristol Hippodrome and play: Manchester – Palace Theatre, Manchester- 6 DECEMBER 2012 – 31 MARCH 2013 Previews from 1st December