Hadestown
Hadestown Trailer
The cast of Hadestown performs on stage, featuring musicians and actors in vibrant costumes, with a detailed set.
The company of Hadestown. Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Spike Maxwell holds a lantern while surrounded by cast members in a dramatic, smoky stage setting.
The company of Hadestown. Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Rachel Adedeji and the Hadestown cast pose together, smiling, in vibrant costumes against a theatrical backdrop.
Rachel Adedeji (Persephone). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Melanie Bright, Spike Maxwell, and Lauran Rae perform in Hadestown, wearing vibrant costumes on a theatrical stage.
Melanie Bright, Spike Maxwell & Lauran Rae (Fates). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Marley Fenton performs in Hadestown, holding a rose, with two performers behind.
Marley Fenton (Orpheus). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Bethany Antonia and the cast of Hadestown perform energetically on stage, surrounded by vibrant lighting and set pieces.
The company of Hadestown. Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Bethany Antonia and Marley Fenton embrace on stage, illuminated by dramatic lighting and a dark background.
Bethany Antonia (Eurydice) & Marley Fenton (Orpheus). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Bethany Antonia performs expressively, wearing a scarf and vest, with Marley Fenton visible in the background.
Bethany Antonia (Eurydice) & Marley Fenton (Orpheus). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Alastair Parker stands on a balcony with green shutters, smiling, against a backdrop of stage lights.
Alastair Parker (Hades). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Clive Rowe smiles while holding a decorative umbrella, surrounded by performers in a vibrant theatre setting.
Clive Rowe (Hermes). in Hadestown. Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.

Hadestown
Tickets From £28

Venue

Lyric Theatre

Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate.

Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin makes its long-awaited West End premiere in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre.

Hadestown takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.

A deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience, Hadestown invites you to imagine how the world could be.

Booking Until

13/12/2026

Running Time

2h30, inc. interval

Genre

Musical

Age & Content

8+ | Children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other.

Please Note:

This production contains the use of smoke and haze, as well as strobe-like effects throughout | The 7.30pm performance on Tue 10 Feb marks the shows second anniversary. Audience members are invited to collect a complimentary flower from a member of the front of house team at the interval. A photograph of the audience holding up their flowers will be taken at the end of the show. By attending the performance, customers consent to being photographed.

Cast:

Bethany Antonia as

Eurydice

Rachel Adedeji as

Persephone

Alastair Parker as

Hades

Clive Rowe as

Hermes

Marley Fenton as

Orpheus

Melanie Bright, Spike Maxwell & Lauran Rae as

Fates

Femi Akinfolarin, Michelle Andrews, Ollie Bingham, Gabriela Benedetti & Sebastian Lim-Seet as

Workers

Juan Jackson, Oisín Nolan-Power, Lindo Shinda, Milly Willows & Jasmine Triadi as

Swings

Creative:

Music, Lyrics and Book by -

Anaïs Mitchell

Director -

Rachel Chavkin

Choreographer -

David Neumann

Scenic Designer -

Rachel Hauck

Costume Designer -

Michael Krass

Lighting Designer -

Bradley King

Sound Designer -

Nevin Steinberg and Jessica Paz

Music Supervisor and Vocal Arrangements by -

Liam Robinson

Arrangements and Orchestrations by -

Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose

Dramaturg -

Ken Cerniglia

Casting Director -

Jacob Sparrow

Producer -

Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold, Tom Kirdahy and the National Theatre in association with JAS Theatricals

Book Hadestown Tickets

To book access tickets:

Captioned Performance

Captioned

Captioning provided by Stagetext.

6 June 2026

2:30pm

30 July 2026

7:30pm

21 October 2026

7:30pm

5 December 2026

2:30pm

Audio Described Performance

Audio Described

Audio Description provided by VocalEyes

16 July 2026

7:30pm

29 October 2026

7:30pm

28 November 2026

2:30pm

Sign Language Interpreted

British Sign Language

Sign Language Interpretation provided by Sign language interpretation by Theatresign

23 July 2026

7:30pm

8 October 2026

7:30pm

14 November 2026

2:30pm

Frequently asked questions

Hadestown is playing at Lyric Theatre in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. The acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back.
The running time for Hadestown is 2h30, inc. interval. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
Hadestown is recommended for ages 8+ | Children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other.. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Tickets for Hadestown go on sale from 16th October 2023. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for Hadestown online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
Hadestown features a cast including Bethany Antonia (Eurydice), Rachel Adedeji (Persephone), Alastair Parker (Hades), Clive Rowe (Hermes), Marley Fenton (Orpheus), Melanie Bright, Spike Maxwell & Lauran Rae (Fates), Femi Akinfolarin, Michelle Andrews, Ollie Bingham, Gabriela Benedetti & Sebastian Lim-Seet (Workers), Juan Jackson, Oisín Nolan-Power, Lindo Shinda, Milly Willows & Jasmine Triadi (Swings). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
Book Tickets from £28