The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Tickets
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About The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Don’t miss Rick Riordan’s 2005 beloved novel, The Lightning Thief, brought to life on the London stage at The Other Palace Theatre. Book The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical tickets on TodayTix.
See Max Harwood (Stranger Things) as Percy Jackson, Scott Folan (Be More Chill) as Grover, Jessica Lee (Miss Saigon) as Annabeth, Paisley Billings (SIX) as Sally Jackson, Greg Barnett (The Duchess of Malfi) as Mr Brunner/Poseidon/Hades, Joe Allen (Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) as Mr D/Gabe, Samantha Mbolekwa (Dear Evan Hansen) as Clarisse, and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Heathers The Musical) as Luke/Ares.
The excellent cast tells the now classic story of a young New York City teen, Percy Jackson, who discovers he is a demigod. With his newly discovered powers, Percy embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Through the show that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, Percy runs into mythical monsters and seeks to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt to prevent war between the Greek gods.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 8+.
Start date
22nd November, 2024
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Victoria
Bus numbers: 16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 42, 148
Night bus numbers: (Victoria Bus Station) 24, 36, 148, C2, N2, N11, N16, N38, N44, N52, N73, N136
Car Park: Eccleston Bridge Road
More information about The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Lighting Thief in London is adapted by Joe Tracz (Be More Chill). The rock musical includes songs like Drive, Put You In Your Place, and Bring on the Monsters by lyricist and composer Rob Rokicki (The Real Gemma Jordan). The creative team also includes director-choreographer Lizzi Gee (Groundhog Day) in her directorial debut, costume designer Ryan Dawson Laight (My Son's A Queer), lighting designer Charlie Morgan Jones (Derren Brown – Showman), sound designer Dominic Bilkey (The Lehman Trilogy), video designer Duncan McLean (Shrek The Musical), and illusions are by Richard Pinner (Here You Come Again). Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills are presenting.
"Lizzi was the obvious choice for me to direct this wonderful piece of theatre," Taylor-Mills said in a statement. "I spotted early on she had a creative vision like no other and her energy is captivating. I cannot wait to see her bring this epic story to life on stage."
The Lighting Thief is a musical that premiered Off-Broadway in 2014, and in 2017 a new version with an updated score and script premiered Off-Broadway. Since then the show has toured the United States and a theatre group at the University of Leeds gave it its UK premiere in 2022.
What to watch for
- In 2017, the musical was nominated for three Drama Desk Awards, including for Outstanding Musical.
- The Boston Globe review of the musical said, “With a disarmingly funny script by Joe Tracz and a hard-rocking score by Rob Rokicki, The Lightning Thief sweeps you up as a contemporary high schooler is thrust into the danger-filled world of Greek mythology. A blast!”
- In 2022, a Japanese version of The Lighting Thief premiered in Tokyo.
- In 2015, the musical was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical about?
Don’t miss the beloved novel, The Lighting Thief, by Rick Riordan, brought to life on the London stage starring Max Harwood (Stranger Things) as the young teenager, Percy Jackson, whose discovery that he’s a demigod sets him on the adventure of a lifetime.
How do you get tickets for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical?
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How much are tickets for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical?
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical tickets start at £29.
Which theatre is The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at?
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is at London's The Other Palace - Main Theatre, which is located at 12 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JA.
What is the age recommendation for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical?
Ages 8+.
What is the running time of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical?
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Who wrote The Lighting Thief?
Joe Tracz (Be More Chill) adapted the novel into a musical.
Who directed The Lighting Thief?
Lizzi Gee stages the show in her directorial debut.
What songs are in The Lighting Thief?
The rock musical has many songs, including My Grand Plan, and Bring on the Monsters.
Is The Lighting Thief appropriate for kids?
This exciting show is great for families and for children ages eight and above.
Is the Lighting Thief good?
The Lightning Thief is a wonderful musical with a gripping story, funny moments, and a toe-tapping rock score. This staging boasts an exceptional cast and creative team, including Stranger Things star Max Harwood, who plays Percy Jackson.
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