Daniel Breaker to star in 'Hadestown' in the West End
The Hamilton, The Book of Mormon and Shrek the Musical star takes over the role of Hermes from Cedric Neal.
Summary
- Daniel Breaker will play Hermes in Hadestown in the West End
- Breaker takes over from Cedric Neal
- Anaïs Mitchell's musical follows two pairs of lovers
Broadway star Daniel Breaker will play Hermes in Hadestown in the West End from 29 December. He joins the London cast having played the role on Broadway since February.
The Hamilton, The Book of Mormon and Shrek the Musical star takes over the role of Hermes from Cedric Neal.
He joins Desmonda Cathabel as Eurydice, Chris Jarman as Hades, Nicola Roberts as Persephone (until 18 January 2026), Joy Wielkens as Persepone (from 20 January – 8 March 2026), and Dylan Wood as Orpheus.
Melanie Bright, Allie Daniel and Lauran Rae play the Fates; Femi Akinfolarin, Michelle Andrews, Ollie Bingham, Laura Delany and Sebastian Lim-Seet play the Workers, with Lucinda Buckley, Juan Jackson, Oisín Nolan-Power, Lindo Shinda and Jasmine Triadi as Swings.
Casting for performances from 10 March 2026 will be announced soon.
Hadestown has music, lyrics, and book by Tony and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and direction by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin. The musical follows two pairs of lovers — young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone — in a journey to the underworld and back.
Book Hadestown tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk
Photo credit: Daniel Breaker as Hermes in Hadestown on Broadway. (Photo by Evan Zimmerman)
Frequently asked questions
What is Hadestown about?
In the warmth of summertime, songwriter Orpheus and his muse Eurydice fall in love. But these young dreamers can't survive on songs. Can they survive in the underworld? The record-breaking Tony-winning musical returns to London's West End in 2024. Find out more on Hadestown tickets.
Where is Hadestown playing?
Hadestown is playing at Lyric Theatre. The theatre is located at 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES.
How long is Hadestown?
The running time of Hadestown is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
What's the age requirement for Hadestown?
The recommended age for Hadestown is Ages 8+..
How do you book tickets for Hadestown?
Book tickets for Hadestown on London Theatre.
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