Memorable Performances at The Lyceum Theatre by Angelina Lawson

There have been numerous performances at the Lyceum theatre London, which will forever be etched on the minds of those who attended these shows. The theatre has had its share of controversy since its establishment. In fact, there were a couple of times that the theatre itself was destroyed. However, the performances that have been carried out in the theatre have definitely been classic ones and lived on well past the building in which they were performed. The theatre helped to establish many professionals in the performing arts category.

One astounding performance that has been performed in the Lyceum theatre was “The Bells”, which was performed in 1871. Henry Irving played the role of a ghost haunted burgomaster and his performance was more than incredible. The audience was left star struck by his acting. Because of this, the play ran for a good 150 nights and the theatre reached its full capacity every night that the play was showcased.

His next play, “Charles I”, received even greater attention than “The Bells”. He and other well known artists performed the play in 1872. The show ran for 180 nights to an overcrowded theatre. Certainly, the audience could not get enough of Irving and his acting skills. However, his greatest performance of all time was in the play “Hamlet”. This play is a timeless classic and Irving’s performance was more than mind blowing.

There were other memorable performances that propelled the theatre to fame. The “Cosi Fan Tutti” is one such high profile production which was produced by Mozart. The opera was and still is seen as a masterpiece throughout the world. At first, it seems like a hilarious comedy, but hopeless romantics will tell you that the play is much deeper than just a comic tale. The play remains relevant today because of the opera’s main lesson that the depth of our feelings remains hidden because of our clumsy statements and the predictability of our actions.

More recently, “The Lion King”, which is currently playing in the Lyceum theatre London has been able to gross over £300 million. This is one of the highest earnings brought in by a single show in the West End theatre. The musical has been running at the theatre for ten years now and the producers do not seem like they want to close it any time soon. This classic story of a young lion cub named Simba will tug on your heartstrings and provide some laughs. What’s more, with hidden adult humour it is suitable for all the family.

Angelina Lawson is a content writer whose interests include film, travel and technology, and eco living. Check out her article theater superstitions here or her website here.