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Kayi Ushe will play Simba when London’s The Lion King reopens
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A new king of the pride lands has been announced! **Kayi Ushe** will take on the lead role of Simba in the *Disney’s The Lion King* at the [**West End’s Lyceum Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/9/Lyceum-Theatre.aspx). Ushe will be joined by new and returning cast members when the show returns at long last. [**London *The Lion King* tickets**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-lion-king-tickets) are now booking for the record-breaking musicals reopening! If you just can’t wait to see Kayi Ushe as Simba and the wonders of this iconic show, then book your theatre tickets now and secure your seats to a show you’ll never forget.
## Kayi Ushe has been announced to lead *Disney’s The Lion King*
**Kayi Ushe** will play the role of Simba in the [***West End’s The Lion King***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-lion-king-tickets) which resumes performances this summer. Ushe has previously tread the boards in [***The Book of Mormon***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-book-of-mormon-tickets), *Motown the Musical* and *Kinky Boots*. Kayi is ready to take his place in the Circle of Life along with the rest of the incredible cast.
### The full London cast of *The Lion King*
Kayi Ushe joins an international company of over 50 actors, singers and dancers led by **George Asprey** as Scar, **Phil Adèle** as Ed, **David Blake** as Banzai, **Janique Charles** as Nala, **Gugwana Dlamini** as Rafiki, **Shaun Escoffery** as Mufasa, **Gary Jordan** as Zazu, **Jamie McGregor** as Timon, **Melone M’Kenzy** as Shenzi and **Mark Roper** as Pumbaa.
The new ensemble cast will feature **Gesztenye Botos**, **Reece Darlington-Delaire**, **Shak Gabbidon-Williams**, **Ryesha Higgs**, **Candice Holdford**, **Angela Marie Hurst**, **Duane Lamonte**, **Jane Carla Leynes**, **Deja Linton**, **Jonathan Lutwyche**, **Kearabetswe Mogotsi** and **Taela Yeomans-Brown**.
Returning cast members include **Barnaby Thompson**, **Shannon Taiwo**, **Luciano Santos Souza**, **Kristof Skhosana**, **Mlungisi Shabalala**, **Poseletso Sejosingoe-Mandela**, **Nosipho Nkonqa**, **Keitumetse Molea**, **Mkhize Phumlane Jones**, **Sadia McEwen**, **Nonhlanhla Makhathini**, **Stephanie Lo**, **Francisco Lins**, **Lamoi Leon**, **Tramaine Lamy**, **Garry Lake**, **Du-Wayne Hinds**, **Sandile Gontsana**, **Kevin Fullinck**, **Kuan Frye**, **Azola Dlamini**, **Donna Clovis**, **Gabriel Brasilio**, **Thanduxolo Booi** and **Etian A Almeida**.
### About *The Lion King*
The award-winning musical has played in 25 productions across the world to audiences of over 100 million. *The Lion King* premiered on Broadway in 1997 and opened in the West End in 1999, and it has been a staple ever since. The show continues to amaze audiences with its award-winning score, an epic cast of over 50 actors, stunning masks and puppetry and dazzling special effects.
The story of Simba comes to life live on stage and takes audiences on his journey in an unforgettable way. The beloved tale of the naïve cub to king of the pride lands is powerful and moving. It has entertained millions over the years and continues to be a must-see!
### *The Lion King* West End tickets are now booking!
Kayi Ushe just can’t wait to be king in the West End’s staple, must-see musical. Book your tickets for *The Lion King* and escape to Pride Lands for the perfect getaway!