The Lion King, Reclaiming Narratives - Black History Month 2024

The Lion King is one of the longest running musical on London's West End. It features a diverse cast, and has an impressive 25-year history! As part of Black History Month, Disney have shone a spotlight on The Lion King's talented cast and crew, exploring Why representation matters and how to pave the way for upcoming talent.

"Director and designer Julie Taymor's vision is an authentic one and pays homage to sharing stories of Black culture, says The Lion King's Company Manager Patience Persson: "From music, to costume and reverting back to African masks, there's so much detail that has gone into everything to celebrate Africa, and the languages that are spoken in the show are beautiful."  

Seon Blackman who worked on the crew said "It's important to see yourself on stage so that you know you can do those things as well. It's good to go into a place and see people who look like you doing the job you're doing."

To read more from this article, click here: https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/news/reclaiming-narratives-the-lion-kings-legacy-of-representation-and-inspiration/

To learn more about The Lion King Production, click here: About the Show The Lion King at Lyceum Theatre

You can watch The Lion King down in London at the Lyceum Theatre, or stream the live action film on Disney+. 

I have been and watched the show live and there is nothing like it! It is definitely one to add to your watchlist!

The RC Team

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