Disney Theatrical Group has announced that Luke Brady will play the title role in Hercules, which begins performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End on 6 June 2025.

With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, Casey Nicholaw’s production of Hercules, co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott, is inspired by the 1997 animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Studios.

Executive Producer of Disney Theatrical Group, Anne Quart, said: “After a wide and exhaustive search, we are thrilled to announce Luke as Hercules. His remarkable depth as an actor delivers all the weight and power the character demands, but it’s his magnetism and presence that elevate this mythic character into a relatable young man, finding his way in the world and learning what it means to be human. The Hercules team has fallen in love with him and know that audiences will feel the same.”

This exciting new production features set and additional video design by Dane Laffrey, costumes by Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser, lighting by Jeff Croiter, sound by Adam Fisher, video design by George Reeve, special effects by Jeremy Chernick, musical supervision and arrangements by Michael Kosarin, orchestrations by Danny Troob and Joseph Joubert, dance arrangements by David Chase, and casting by Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting.

Full casting will be announced shortly.

Priority booking for patrons who signed up to the Hercules and LW Theatres pre-sale sign-up lists, and for Priority from O2, opens today, with public booking opening on 7 November here.