• Venue Lyric Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 27 June 2027
  • Running time 2 hours and 30 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 8+

Hadestown in London

The Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown is now playing at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End, currently booking to June 2027.

Winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hadestown has become one of the West End’s most acclaimed and atmospheric musicals.

Created by Anaïs Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin, this hauntingly beautiful production blends modern American folk with New Orleans-inspired jazz to retell the mythic love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone.

Hadestown offers one of London’s most atmospheric and emotionally powerful nights out.

The first-ever UK tour has been announced, set to premiere in February 2027.

What to Expect

The mythic story of Orpheus and Eurydice, and of Hades and Persephone are reimagined through the lens of contemporary music. Original songs from the creators blends modern American folk music with vintage New Orleans-inspired jazz, to take audiences on a haunting and contemporary through the underworld. Leaning more toward a jazzy bar with a seven-piece band, sitting amid the actors, rather than a full orchestra, this is a unique theatre experience.

Book Hadestown tickets

Hadestown is now playing until 27 June 2027 at the Lyric Theatre. Book your tickets now.

What is Hadestown about?

In the warmth of summertime, songwriter Orpheus and his muse Eurydice fall in love. But as winter approaches and hardship sets in, Eurydice is tempted by the promise of security in the industrial underworld of Hadestown.

To save her, Orpheus journeys into the depths below, where love, trust and hope are tested to their limits.

Dark, romantic and musically spellbinding, Hadestown retells an ancient myth as a moving story about devotion, sacrifice and the power of song.

★★★★★
“Rachel Chavkin’s magical production”
The Times
★★★★★
“I was bewitched by this achingly beautiful and boldly original musical”
Express
★★★★
“One of the best West End musicals around”
The Guardian

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Hadestown?

Starring:

  • Persephone: Rachel Adedeji
  • Eurydice: Bethany Antonia
  • Orpheus: Marley Fenton
  • Hades: Alastair Parker
  • Hermes: Clive Rowe

The fates are Spike Maxwell, Melanie Bright and Lauran Rae

The workers are Gabriela Benedetti, Femi Akinfolarin, Michelle Andrews, Ollie Bingham, and Sebastian Lim-Seet

The swings are Juan Jackson, Oisín Nolan-Power, Lindo Shinda, Jasmine Triadi and Milly Willo

Who are the creative team of Hadestown?

  • Anaïs Mitchell – Music, lyrics and book a-  
  • Rachel Chavki – Developed with and directed
  • Rachel Hauck – Set Design
  • Michael Krass – Costume Design
  • Bradley King – Lighting Design
  • Nevin Steinberg and Jessica Paz – Sound Design
  • David Neumann – Choreography
  • Liam Robinson – Music Direction and Vocal Arrangements
  • Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose – Arrangements and Orchestrations
  • Ken Cerniglia – Dramaturgy

Important Notes

Content warning: This production contains strobe-like effects throughout.

Performances Times: from 1 September 2026 Tuesday & Wednesday evening performances begin at 7pm. Please check your ticket for start times.

Access performances:
  • BSL: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 7.30pm & Saturday 14th November 2026 at 2.30pm
  • Captioned: Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 7.30pm & Saturday 5th December 2026 at 2.30pm
  • Audio Described – Thursday 29th October 2026 at 7.30pm & Saturday 28th November 2026 at 2.30pm

Venue Information

Lyric Theatre , 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, 159

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Critics' reviews of Hadestown

★★★★★ “Rachel Chavkin’s magical production” The Times

★★★★★ “I was bewitched by this achingly beautiful and boldly original musical” Express

★★★★ “One of the best West End musicals around” The Guardian

★★★★ “A gloriously improbable triumph” TimeOut

★★★★ “A terrific musical and a sensational evening” What's On Stage

★★★★ “This splendidly sultry show” The i Paper

★★★★ “Gorgeously lush musical” The Financial Times

★★★★ “The spellbinding West End incarnation of this beloved folk musical was worth the wait” LondonTheatre

★★★★ “One Hell of a show” AllThatDazzles

★★★★ “Soul-stirring musical gloriously revamps classical myths” The Arts Desk

★★★★ “Its melodies are simple yet beautiful” Theatre & Tonic

★★★★ “It’s a rousing work of art” Broadway World

★★★ “This Tony Winner offers moments of theatrical heaven – and purgatory” Daily Telegraph

★★★ “Electrifying energy and knockout vocals” The Stage

★★ “The catchy score is let down by a meandering, confusing show” The Standard

Average Critics' Review Score: 3.9 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ (15)
Also see: Hadestown Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Hadestown is playing at the Lyric Theatre in London
The running time of Hadestown is 2 hours and 30 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Hadestown are: 8+
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Hadestown, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Hadestown has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Hadestown retells the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone, following a journey of love, sacrifice and hope through the underworld.
The current cast includes Rachel Adedeji, Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton, Alastair Parker and Clive Rowe.

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