Lion King or Matilda?

[goldpendant]

Which would you choose for DS 8 and DD6? They like both films, but we didn't like the recent lion king remake.

As a Christmas treat, aware both are expensive for good ish seats!

[Nohomemadecandles]

Lion King! The stage show is incredible. And nothing like the cartoon.

[gegs73]

Matilda. My DSs loved this and the film

[Notname]

Saw both with ds when he was 7/8. Matilda is fantastic but I would say Lion King is definitely better, for the spectacle and the familiar songs. Much more engaging for children.

[Its90minutestonight]

Lion King definitely.

[goldpendant]

This is pretty unanimous so far...

[dontblameme]

Both are really good. If you go for Lion King try and get stalls as the animals come down the aisles - so beautiful.

[HarryDavidj]

I’ve seen both. Matilda is good - I’d say 7/10 or 8/10. But Lion King is 11/10.
It is fantastic. Everything about it: costumes, music, sets, acting - general vibe that cast were 100% committed.
I’d say Lion King. Also Matilda is less costly to take on tour. It might tour again?

[HarryDavidj]

@dontblameme

Both are really good. If you go for Lion King try and get stalls as the animals come down the aisles - so beautiful.

That’s so funny I nearly mentioned that —but wasn’t sure if it counted as a spoiler, I’m sure it doesn’t— my kids LOVED that bit.

[ButterflyBitch]

The lion king is fantastic. I’ve seen it 4 times (and only once with my kids )

[goldpendant]

Ok lion king it is, I'm so excited!

[Sammysquiz]

Both are really good. If you go for Lion King try and get stalls as the animals come down the aisles - so beautiful

I cried at that bit! Was just so lovely plus the amazing moving music sent me over the edge

[3CCC]

Lion King I went when I was 9 or 10 andi bloody loved it. Try to get aisle seats in the stalls

[NattyDiamondDoll]

I've seen Lion King twice and Matilda once... Both are excellent shows but choose Lion King for the wow factor!

[Leah2005]

Lion King is such an amazing spectacular. My ds age 5 was scared to be in the theatre (too dark) so DM took him to the back to relax. They went into the bar (unbeknownst to me) and spent most of the show talking to the actors who were watching a screen of the show for their cue. They definitely got value for money!!!

[Thunderpunt]

Lion King, and again if you can spend a bit more money for stall aisle seats it is well worth it, the amazed faces on your kids will live with you for ever (mine are adult/Late teens and I still remember it)

[cheeseisthebest]

I hated lion King, loved matilda but for kids that age lion King probably best

[TippledPink]

Lion King is amazing, I have seen it 4 times and would go again!

[pisspants]

I definitely vote Lion king. It's absolutely brilliant. I found Matilda pretty boring to be honest (unpopular opinion!)

[gabsdot45]

Both are amazing but lion King has the edge IMO

[idril]

Definitely Lion King. My son, who usually hates things like that, said "I love it already" after the first 30 seconds.

[Iwantcauliflowercheese]

Lion King. I didn't enjoy Matilda at all.

[stackhead]

Haven't seen Matilda but I thought the lion King was a bit panto ish. The actors were a bit hammy and overall I just didn't enjoy it. Hated the remake film too.

I'd see Matilda because it will be different enough from the film to be new.

[70sduvet]

We hated the lion King
The acting and singing was terrible, even from the adult performers. The costumes and stagecraft were amazing! But overall just meh! And it's practically word for word from the Disney film, so nothing exciting or new. It was disappointing.

Matilda was wonderful!!! And we play the soundtrack on repeat!

[Hello1290]

Matilda - I was quite disappointed with The Lion King it's way down on my list.

[languagelover96]

The Lion King, Matilda was not my cup of tea. Saw it last night but did not enjoy it much however.