The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical reveals its heroic UK tour cast.
The quest is about to begin with the first-ever UK tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Leading the charge (and wielding the lightning bolt!) is Vasco Emauz (Back To The Future: The Musical) as the one and only Percy Jackson, joined by Kayna Montecillo (Starlight Express) as the wise and fearless Annabeth, and Cahir O’Neill ([title of show]) as everyone’s favourite satyr sidekick, Grover.
They will be joined by Simone Robinson (Coming to England) as Sally Jackson, Niall Sheehy (Miss Saigon) as Mr Bruner, Aidan Cutler (Back to the Future: The Musical) as Mr D, Ellie-Grace Cousins (Mamma Mia!) as Clarisse, Paolo Micallef (who was cast following open auditions) as Luke with Alex Anderton (making his professional stage debut), Abe Armitage (The Wizard of Oz), Joseph Connor (Sister Act), Ellouise Delooze (making her professional stage debut), Becca Francis (Iolanthe at ENO) and Amy McEvoy (making her professional stage debut) as the ensemble, Camp Half-Blood is officially open for more adventures!
Based on the beloved book series (with over 180 million copies sold worldwide), Percy Jackson’s story has been adapted into both films and a major hit TV series for Disney+. The musical first premiered off-Broadway in 2014 to rave reviews and went on to have two US tours, another off-Broadway run in 2017 and a 16-week limited run on Broadway in 2019. The Lightning Thief made waves in the West End during its critically acclaimed, record-breaking run at The Other Palace.
When New York City teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek god, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.
With newly discovered powers he is unable to control, an unwanted destiny and a whole textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his trail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero.
The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat.
This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling The Lightning Thief has a book by Joe Tracz (Be More Chill), music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki (Monstersongs) and is directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee (Groundhog Day). Set and costume design is by Ryan Dawson Laight (Burlesque), lighting design by Tim Deiling (SIX), sound design by Dan Samson (Heathers The Musical), video design by Matt Powell (Chess), musical supervision is by Jeremy Wootton (Heathers The Musical) with musical direction by Will Joy (Cruel Intentions – The 90s Musical), illusions by Richard Pinner (Ghost) and fight direction by Lisa Connell (Heathers). Associate Director & Choreographer is Libby Watts (Wicked) and Associate Set & Costume Designer is Christophe Eynde (Your Lie In April)
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical played at London’s The Other Palace for 30 prior to this tour.
Where in the UK is The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical playing on tour?
15 – 23 August 2025 – Theatre Royal Windsor
27 – 31 August 2025 – Newcastle Theatre Royal
3 – 6 September 2025 – Milton Keynes Theatre
16 – 20 September 2025 – Liverpool Empire
23 – 27 September 2025 – Edinburgh Festival Theatre
30 Sep – 4 October 2025 – Brighton Theatre Royal
7 – 11 October 2025 – Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent
14 – 18 October 2025 – Coventry Belgrade
21 – 25 October 2025 – Bradford Alhambra Theatre
28 Oct – 1 November 2025 – New Wimbledon Theatre
4 – 9 November 2025 – Portsmouth The Kings Theatre
21 – 24 January 2026 – Wales Millennium Centre
27 Jan – 1 February 2026 – Hull New Theatre
24 – 28 February 2026 – Birmingham Hippodrome
Further dates through 2026 to be announced
Where can I get tickets to The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical?
https://theotherpalace.co.uk/the-lightning-thief-musical/
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