Following an electrifying begin and unprecedented demand The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will likely be extending its run at The Other Palace in London till 31 August 2025. Â
Who’s within the solid?
Joining the manufacturing are Scott Folan (Be More Chill) as Grover, Jessica Lee (Miss Saigon) as Annabeth, Paisley Billings (Six) as Sally Jackson, Greg Barnett (The Duchess of Malfi) as Mr Brunner/Poseidon/Hades, Joe Allen (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory) as Mr D/Gabe, Samantha Mbolekwa (Dear Evan Hansen) as Clarisse and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Heathers The Musical) as Luke/Ares with Philip Catchpole (The Book of Mormon), Morgan Gregory (Newsies), Charlotte O’Rourke (Cruel Intentions) and Alex Waxman, making her skilled stage debut, because the ensemble.
They will likely be becoming a member of the beforehand introduced Max Harwood (Stranger Things: The First Shadow; Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), who will tackle the title function of Percy Jackson.
Creative group
This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling The Lightning Thief has a ebook by Joe Tracz (Be More Chill), music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki (Monstersongs) and is directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee (Groundhog Day).
What’s the present about?
Based on the much-loved best-selling ebook sequence (with over 180 million copies offered worldwide), that has additionally been tailored into each movies and a significant hit TV sequence for Disney+ which has simply been renewed for a second season, the rock musical first premiered off-Broadway in 2014 to rave critiques and went on to have two US excursions, a further off-Broadway run in 2017 and a 16-week restricted run on Broadway in 2019.
Crafted by an distinctive artistic group, who transport the beloved adventures to the stage, immersing audiences in a world of magic and fable, inviting you to be transported right into a world like no different. Now, London audiences will get to expertise this magical musical for the primary time.
When New York City teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he’s the half-blood son of the Greek god, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic flip as he’s plunged right into a world a lot larger than he may probably have imagined.
With newly found powers he’s unable to manage, an undesirable future and a complete textbook’s value of legendary monsters on his path, Percy should study what it means to be a hero.
The way forward for the world hangs within the steadiness as Percy and his pals embark on an epic journey that may have you ever on the sting of your seat.
Assisted performances
RELAXED PERFORMANCE – Sunday 19 January, 6.00pm
SIGNED PERFORMANCE – Tuesday 7 January, 7.30pm