GET READY, MORTALS: THE GODS HAVE CHOSEN THEIR CAST!
BRINGING OLYMPIAN ENERGY TO AUDIENCES ACROSS THE UK
THIS AUTUMN AND INTO 2026
“A bolt of stage magic.
A show that whisks you to another dimension.”
The Times
“A heartfelt musical romp that joyously entwines modern-myth with a story of self-acceptance”
The Stage
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the publication of The Lightning Thief on 28 June, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musicalreveals its heroic cast. The quest is about to begin with the first-ever UK tour of the 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!
The Lightning Thief will embark on an electrifying UK tour this autumn, bringing the hit stage adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel to audiences across the country. The tour will open at Theatre Royal Windsor from 15 – 23 August 2025 and then play Newcastle, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Brighton, Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, Bradford, Wimbledon and Portsmouth in 2025. Venues in 2026 include Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre (14 – 17 January) and Birmingham Hippodrome (24 – 28 February) with many more dates to be announced.
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)
LISTINGS
BILL KENWRIGHT LTD & PAUL TAYLOR-MILLS PRESENT
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Lizzi Gee Director & Choreographer
Ryan Dawson Laight Set & Costume Designer
Tim Deiling Lighting Designer
Dan Samson Sound Designer
Matt Powell Video Designer
Jeremy Wootton Musical Supervisor
Will Joy Musical Director
Richard Pinner Illusions
Lisa Connell Fight Director
Libby Watts Associate Director & Choreographer
Christophe Eynde Associate Set & Costume Designer
Run Time: approximately 2hrs 10 minutes including interval
UK TOUR
2025
15 – 23 Aug Theatre Royal Windsor 01753 853888
27 – 31 Aug Newcastle Theatre Royal 0191 232 7010
3 – 6 Sep Milton Keynes Theatre
16 – 20 Sep Liverpool Empire
23 – 27 Sep Edinburgh Festival Theatre 0131 529 6000
30 Sep – 4 Oct Brighton Theatre Royal
7 – 11 Oct Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent
14 – 18 Oct Coventry Belgrade 024 7655 3055
21 – 25 Oct Bradford Alhambra Theatre 01274 432000
28 Oct – 1 Nov New Wimbledon Theatre
4 – 9 Nov Portsmouth The Kings Theatre 023 9282 8282
2026
21 – 24 Jan Wales Millennium Centre 029 2063 6464
27 Jan – 1 Feb Hull New Theatre 01482 300306
24 – 28 Feb Birmingham Hippodrome 0121 689 3000
Further dates through 2026 to be announced
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