Hadestown
Hadestown Trailer
The cast of Hadestown poses together, wearing period costumes in earthy tones, with a theatrical backdrop.
The company of Hadestown. Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Shaun Dooley and Danielle de Niese perform in Hadestown, with Nathan Sykes playing guitar in the background.
Shaun Dooley (Hades), Nathan Sykes (Orpheus) & Danielle de Niese (Persephone). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Shaun Dooley performing in Hadestown, wearing a dark costume, with dramatic lighting and a theatrical backdrop.
Shaun Dooley (Hades). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Ollie Bingham, Michelle Andrews, Femi Akinfolarin, Gabriela Benedetti, and Sebastian Lim-Seet performing in Hadestown.
The company of Hadestown. Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Nathan Sykes and Fayth Ifil embrace, surrounded by cast members in brown costumes on a stage.
The company of Hadestown. Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Fayth Ifil kneels on a wooden stage, expressing emotion with her hands on her chest.
Fayth Ifil (Eurydice). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Melanie Bright, Spike Maxwell, and Lauran Rae perform on stage in Hadestown, featuring dramatic lighting and costumes.
Melanie Bright, Spike Maxwell & Lauran Rae (The Fates). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Malinda Parris performs joyfully in a grey suit, with a bright smile, against a musical backdrop.
Malinda Parris (Hermes). Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Gabriela Benedetti, Fayth Ifil, Nathan Sykes, Sebastian Lim-Seet, and Femi Akinfolarin perform passionately in Hadestown.
The company of Hadestown. Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Fayth Ifil and Danielle de Niese perform on stage with the cast of Hadestown, vibrant costumes visible.
Danielle de Niese (Persephone) & the company of 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

12/12/2027

Running Time

2 hours and 30 minutes, including 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 strobe lighting and/or flashing images.

Cast:

Fayth Ifil as

Eurydice

Danielle De Niese as

Persephone

Shaun Dooley as

Hades

Malinda Paris as

Hermes

Nathan Sykes as

Orpheus

Melanie Bright, Spike Maxwell & Lauran Rae as

Fates

Femi Akinfolarin, Michelle Andrews, Gabriela Benedetti, Ollie Bingham & 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:

Sign Language Interpreted

British Sign Language

Sign Language Interpretation provided by Sign language interpretation by Theatresign

8 October 2026

7:30pm

14 November 2026

2:30pm

20 March 2027

2:30pm

21 May 2027

7:00pm

Captioned Performance

Captioned

Captioning provided by Stagetext.

21 October 2026

7:30pm

5 December 2026

2:30pm

17 April 2027

2:30pm

26 May 2027

7:00pm

Audio Described Performance

Audio Described

Audio Description provided by VocalEyes

29 October 2026

7:30pm

28 November 2026

2:30pm

17 March 2027

7:00pm

22 May 2027

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 2 hours and 30 minutes, including 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 Fayth Ifil (Eurydice), Danielle De Niese (Persephone), Shaun Dooley (Hades), Malinda Paris (Hermes), Nathan Sykes (Orpheus), Melanie Bright, Spike Maxwell & Lauran Rae (Fates), Femi Akinfolarin, Michelle Andrews, Gabriela Benedetti, Ollie Bingham & 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