First Look: Rehearsal Images Released for The Lightning Thief UK Tour

From Broadway to the UK

Originally premiering off-Broadway in 2014 before moving to Broadway in 2019, The Lightning Thief has captivated US audiences through multiple tours and a West End run at The Other Palace. It’s also part of the ever-expanding Percy Jackson universe, which includes over 180 million books sold, two film adaptations, and a hit Disney+ series.

This musical version features:

• Book by Joe Tracz (Be More Chill)

• Music & lyrics by Rob Rokicki (Monstersongs)

• Direction & choreography by Lizzi Gee (Groundhog Day)

The creative team also includes:

• Set & Costume Design: Ryan Dawson Laight

• Lighting Design: Tim Deiling

• Sound Design: Dan Samson

• Video Design: Matt Powell

• Musical Supervision: Jeremy Wootton

• Musical Director: Will Joy

• Illusions: Richard Pinner

• Fight Direction: Lisa Connell

• Associate Direction & Choreography: Libby Watts

• Associate Set & Costume Design: Christophe Eynde

The show runs approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including an interval.

UK Tour Dates 2025–2026

• 15–23 Aug: Theatre Royal Windsor

• 27–31 Aug: Newcastle Theatre Royal

• 3–6 Sep: Milton Keynes Theatre

• 16–20 Sep: Liverpool Empire

• 23–27 Sep: Edinburgh Festival Theatre

• 30 Sep–4 Oct: Brighton Theatre Royal

• 7–11 Oct: Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent

• 14–18 Oct: Coventry Belgrade

• 21–25 Oct: Bradford Alhambra Theatre

• 28 Oct–1 Nov: New Wimbledon Theatre

• 4–9 Nov: Portsmouth Kings Theatre
  
  2026:

  • 21–24 Jan: Wales Millennium Centre

  • 27 Jan–1 Feb: Hull New Theatre

  • 24–28 Feb: Birmingham Hippodrome

  • Additional dates to be announced

With dynamic performances, mythical thrills, and a story of self-discovery and heroism, The Lightning Thief is set to electrify audiences across the UK on its epic tour.