As a millennial, 1994’s “The Lion King” film is a nostalgic visit back to childhood: the Elton John soundtrack, the first look for many children at the irreversibility of death, and the belly laughs ...

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will return to the Lyceum Theatre today (Tuesday 27 January), to lead the London cast of Disney’s The Lion King as Simba. The actor is scheduled to remain in the role until 3 ...

The creation of this article included the use of AI and was edited by human content creators. Read more on our AI policy here. Live theatre has a way of creating memories that stick. The lights ...

Ardern-Sodje previously performed as Simba in the West End in 2025. He also appeared in the production’s tour of the UK and ...

If Thembelihle Cele’s mother had her way, Cele would have become an accountant or an actuarial scientist. If her dad had his way, she would have become an engineer of some kind, because she and her ...

Steve Barker is poised for his toughest challenge yet as Simba SC head coach, with a high-stakes clash against Azam FC in the NMB Mapinduzi Cup set to provide an early measure of his tenure. The two ...