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First Look: Rehearsal Images Released for The Lightning Thief UK Tour
Published on
August 7, 2025
By
Julia Jordan
Percy Jackson Musical Hits the Road with Electrifying New Production
Rehearsal images have been released for the first-ever UK tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, ahead of its launch at Theatre Royal Windsor on 15 August 2025. The production brings Olympian energy and mythical adventure to theatres across the UK through 2026.
Based on Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel, the musical follows teenager Percy Jackson as he discovers he is the half-blood son of Poseidon. With dangerous powers he can’t yet control, a prophecy hanging over him, and a host of mythical monsters in pursuit, Percy embarks on a journey that will determine the fate of the world.
Meet the Cast of Camp Half-Blood
Leading the cast is Vasco Emauz (Back to the Future: The Musical) as Percy Jackson, alongside Kayna Montecillo(Starlight Express) as the intelligent and brave Annabeth, and Cahir O’Neill ([title of show]) as Grover, the loyal satyr sidekick.
They are joined by:
Simone Robinson as Sally Jackson
Niall Sheehy as Mr Bruner
Aidan Cutler as Mr D
Ellie-Grace Cousins as Clarisse
Paolo Micallef as Luke (cast via open auditions)
Alex Anderton, Abe Armitage, Joseph Connor, Ellouise Delooze, Becca Francis, and Amy McEvoy in the ensemble
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.
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