The Lion King to Enjoy Workers 12% Rise

According to a recent announcement made, the technical workers of the popular London Westend show, The Lion King will be entitled for a 12% total pay rise over the upcoming two years. This major hike in salary is being referred as “highest theatre settlement in recent times”. The deal has been signed between union BECTU and Disney Theatrical UK. The agreement will have a huge impact over 60 members which are currently working on the musical.

After two days of discussion at the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, the deal has been negotiated. The deal followed after two unsuccessful ongoing negotiations.

According to the newly signed deal, rates of technical staff will increase by 8% from August and 4.5% is backdated to August last year. This year’s rise is 3.5% or RPI if greater. In August 2016, there will be more 3.5% rise.

According to the deal, the staff of Lyceum Theatre will be also seen and will be benefitted from sick pay entitlement from the first day of employment. Earlier, the worker must have six month of employment with Disney. Moreover, if the workers are called in less than two weeks’ notice, they will be provided with pay of time and a half.

In case, workers are called in less than one week’s notice, will be also entitled for pay of time a half. The agreement also offers new arrangement for maternity entitlements along with updated dispute procedure.

According to Willy Donaghy, the BECTU supervisory official, “I am delighted members at TheLyceum Theatre. This inflation-busting offer is the highest theatre settlement in recent times and pays tribute to our reps and members’ hard work”.

Lion King Magic Showing at Lyceum Theatre London

Disney’s blockbuster London show, The Lion King is running with packed houses at the magnificent Lyceum Theatre London. Book online advance Lyceum theatre tickets and have a memorable time with your dear ones. The award winning show is a complete treat for theatre lovers. The show is successfully dazzling the theatre lovers since the year 2000 and still wooing the theatre lovers to the theatre.

The spectacular production by Julie Taymor is a brilliant amalgamation of live action, puppetry and stunning sets. The show is set against the backdrop of African savannah featuring live sized elephant and outstanding sets. The Lion King is the heart touching saga of Simba and his struggle to reclaim his kingdom from his evil uncle Scar.

Memorable scores make the show a must experience for the theatre lovers. Some of the heart melting songs composed and penned by Eton John and Tim Rice are "The Circle of Life", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King". The two hours and forty five minutes heart warming saga is recommended for 7+ kids.

The magnificent Lyceum Theatre is positioned at 21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ. Some of the finest restaurants and bars are located in the same vicinity. The venue is hugely popular amongst the theatre lovers as some of the famous tourist spots are located here such as London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Market and the Royal Opera House. 

Lyceum theatre located at an accessible location and can be visited via various modes of commutations such as buses, tubes, taxis and cars. Get set to catch the enjoyable London show The Lion King with your dear ones at the Lyceum Theatre with online advance Lyceum Theatre Tickets! For disabled patrons and their careers, discounts and concessions are offered by the theatre. Box office of the Lyceum Theatre is equipped with induction loop, whereas an infra-red system in the main auditorium. The mania of The Lion King is a complete audio visual treat for people of all age groups!

Enjoy the magic of The Lion King London show, at Lyceum Theatre London! You can book online tickets now and avail an exciting discount package of 70%. We offer safe and secure booking with seat allocation made before the payment done. All booking will be done from the official STAR agent Websites.