Bradley Gibson to make West End debut in 'Hercules'
With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, new musical Hercules tells the story of a demi-god who must prove himself to return to the gods living on Mount Olympus.
Bradley Gibson to make his West End debut as Hercules in the hit musical, which is running at Theatre Royal Drury Lane through 5 September.
Gibson originated the role in the world premiere production of Hercules in New Jersey in 2023.
Gibson said, “What an honour to step back into the role of Hercules which I had the enormous privilege of originating back home. To come full circle with this epic production, and make my West End debut at the glorious Theatre Royal Drury Lane is an absolute dream come true.”
With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, new musical Hercules tells the story of a demi-god who must prove himself to return to the gods living on Mount Olympus. The show, which inspired by the 1997 animated film of the same name, has direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, with co-choreography by Tanisha Scott.
The rest of the creative team includes scenic and ddditional video design by Dane Laffrey, costume design by Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser, lighting design by Jeff Croiter, sound design by Adam Fisher, video design by George Reeve, special effects design by Jeremy Chernick, dance music arrangements by David Chase, hair and wig design by Mia M. Neal, make-up design by Kirk Cambridge- Del Pesche, music supervisor and arranger Michael Kosarin, orchestrations by Danny Troob and Joseph Joubert, and dance arrangements by David Chase.
The full company for the show’s final extension will be announced shortly.
Book Hercules tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk
Photo credit: Bradley Gibson. (Courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Disney's Hercules about?
Disney’s hit 1997 film, Hercules, comes to the West End in an energetic musical complete with hit songs from the movie like Go The Distance and From Zero to Hero.
Where is Disney's Hercules playing?
Disney's Hercules is playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The theatre is located at Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF.
How long is Disney's Hercules?
The running time of Disney's Hercules is 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
How do you book tickets for Disney's Hercules?
Book tickets for Disney's Hercules on London Theatre.
What's the age requirement for Disney's Hercules?
The recommended age for Disney's Hercules is Ages 6+. Children under 4 (including babies in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult 18+ & may not sit on their own. All persons must have a ticket..
Who wrote Hercules?
The show’s book is by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Robert Horn, and the lyrics are by David Zippel.
Who directed Hercules?
Casey Nicholaw stages the show.
What songs are in Hercules?
The musical includes numerous songs, including Go The Distance, I Won’t Say I’m in Love, and Zero to Hero.
Is Hercules appropriate for kids?
Hercules is an energetic and fun show that is great for the whole family.
Is Hercules good?
Hercules is a fantastic musical based on the hit 1997 film of the same name. Like other Disney adaptations, this musical includes hit songs, a gripping story, and moments of laughter and levity.
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