Danielle de Niese, Shaun Dooley, and more among new 'Hadestown' cast
Hadestown goes to the underworld and back, to tell the story of two couples: Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone.
Summary
- Olivier Award winner Danielle de Niese and Shaun Dooley are among the new cast of Hadestown in the West End
- Fayth Ifil; Malinda Parris and The Wanted's Nathan Sykes also join
- The show follows the Greek myth of two couples: Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone
New cast members joining Hadestown in the West End have been announced. They will begin performances from 15 September.
Joining the cast are Olivier Award winner Danielle de Niese as Persephone, Shaun Dooley (Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, It's a Sin, Saltburn, Hills of California) as Hades, Fayth Ifil (Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Just For One Day) as Eurydice, Malinda Parris (The Greatest Showman, Hercules, & Juliet) as Hermes, and The Wanted's Nathan Sykes as Orpheus.
They join Melanie Bright, Spike Maxwell and Lauran Rae as the Fates; Femi Akinfolarin, Michelle Andrews, Gabriela Benedetti, Ollie Bingham and Sebastian Lim-Seet as the Workers, with Juan Jackson, Oisín Nolan-Power, Lindo Shinda, Jasmine Triadi and Milly Willows as Swings.
Tony and Grammy winner Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown goes to the underworld and back, to tell the story of two couples: Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone. The musical blends American songwriting traditions, from indie folk, to pop, blues, and New Orleans-inspired jazz. Rachel Chavkin directs.
The rest of the creative team includes David Neumann (Choreography), Rachel Hauck (Scenic Design), Michael Krass (Costume Design), Bradley King (Lighting Design), Nevin Steinberg and Jessica Paz (Sound Design), Liam Robinson (Music Supervision and Vocal Arrangements), Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose (Arrangements and Orchestrations), and Ken Cerniglia (Dramaturgy).
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Photo credit: new cast of Hadestown. (Courtesy of production)
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 recommendation for Hadestown?
The recommended age for Hadestown is Ages 8+. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over..
How do you book tickets for Hadestown?
Book tickets for Hadestown on London Theatre.
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