It has been announced that Max Harwood (Stranger Things: The First Shadow; Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) will take the lead role of Percy Jackson in the London premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at The Other Palace from 23 November 2024 - 2 February 2025.

Presented by Bill Kenwright Ltd. and Paul Taylor-Mills and based on the much-loved best-selling book series by Rick Riordan (with over 180 million copies sold worldwide), Percy Jackson’s story has been adapted into both films and recently a major hit TV series for Disney+. The musical first premiered off-Broadway in 2014 to rave reviews and went on to have two US tours, an off-Broadway run in 2017 and a 16-week limited run on Broadway in 2019.

Crafted by an exceptional creative team, audiences will be transported to a world like no other…

When New York City teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek god, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.

With newly discovered powers he is unable to control, an unwanted destiny and a whole textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his trail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero.

The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat.

This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling The Lightning Thief has a book by Joe Tracz, music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, and is directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee.

Further casting and full creative team to be announced.

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