'Hadestown' reveals new West End cast
Blending American songwriting traditions, Hadestown follows two pairs of lovers: Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone.
Summary
- The new 2026 cast of Hadestown has been announced
- Clive Rowe; Rachel Adedeji and Marley Fenton are among the new cast
- The musical follows the story of two pairs of lovers from Greek mythology
The new West End company of Hadestown has been revealed, with the cast beginning performances at the Lyric Theatre from 10 March.
The X Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji (Thriller Live!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Passing Strange) will play Persephone, with Bethany Antonia (House of the Dragon) as Eurydice, Marley Fenton (The Wizard of Oz, Hamilton) as Orpheus, Alastair Parker (The Crucible, Matilda) as Hades, and Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe (Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods, Company) as Hermes.
Spike Maxwell will join Melanie Bright and Lauran Rae to play the Fates; Gabriela Benedetti joins Femi Akinfolarin, Michelle Andrews, Ollie Bingham, and Sebastian Lim-Seet to play the Workers, with Juan Jackson, Oisín Nolan-Power, Lindo Shinda, Jasmine Triadi and new cast member Milly Willows as Swings.
Blending American songwriting traditions, Hadestown follows two pairs of lovers: Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone. The musical has music, lyrics, and book by acclaimed Tony and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell. Tony Award winner 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), Ken Cerniglia (Dramaturgy), Maria Crocker (UK Associate Director), Tarek Merchant (Co-Musical Director & Associate Music Supervisor) and George Francis (Co-Musical Director).
Hadestown is now booking through 13 December 2026.
Book Hadestown tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk
Photo credit: Rachel Adedeji, Marley Fenton, Clive Rowe, Bethany Antonia, Alastair Parker. (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 requirement 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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