Bristol Hippodrome has revealed it is hosting award-winning musical The Lion King later this year.

The show announced it would embark on its second UK and Ireland tour and the hippodrome will play host later this year in September.

After winning six 1998 Tony Awards, the show has been critically-acclaimed all over the globe.

The exact dates for the show run have not been revealed yet, however you can sign up for priority here: ATG tickets and on the Lion King website.