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Get Ready Mortals: The Gods have chosen their cast!

  • Writer: ann-evans
    ann-evans
  • 3 days ago
  • 2 min read
The cast of the Lightning Thief. Photo credit Johan Persson.
The cast of the Lightning Thief. Photo credit Johan Persson.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Bringing Olympian energy to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry as part of its UK Tour. Tuesday 14 October – Saturday 18 October.

Preview


The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical reveals its heroic cast. The quest is about to begin with the first-ever UK tour of the musical which includes the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (14 – 18 October). Leading the charge (and wielding the lightning bolt!) is Vasco Emauz (Back To The Future: The Musical) as the one and only Percy Jackson, joined by Kayna Montecillo (Starlight Express) as the wise and fearless Annabeth, and Cahir O’Neill as everyone's favourite satyr sidekick, Grover.


L-R: Cahir O'Neill, Vasco Emauz and Kayna Montecillo. Photo credit Johan Persson.
L-R: Cahir O'Neill, Vasco Emauz and Kayna Montecillo. Photo credit Johan Persson.

They will be joined by Simone Robinson (Coming to England) as Sally Jackson, Niall Sheehy (Miss Saigon) as Mr Bruner, Aidan Cutler (Back to the Future: The Musical) as Mr D, Ellie-Grace Cousins (Mamma Mia!) as Clarisse, Paolo Micallef (who was cast following open auditions) as Luke with Alex Anderton (making his professional stage debut), Abe Armitage (The Wizard of Oz), Joseph Connor (Sister Act), Ellouise Delooze (making her professional stage debut), Becca Francis (Iolanthe at ENO)  and Amy McEvoy (making her professional stage debut) as the ensemble, Camp Half-Blood is officially open for more adventures!


Based on the beloved book series (with over 180 million copies sold worldwide), Percy Jackson’s story has been adapted into both films and 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, another off-Broadway run in 2017 and a 16-week limited run on Broadway in 2019. The Lightning Thief made waves in the West End during its critically acclaimed, record-breaking run at The Other Palace. 


L-R: Kayna Montecillo, Cahir O'Neill, Vasco Emauz and Simone Robinson. Photo credit Johan Persson.
L-R: Kayna Montecillo, Cahir O'Neill, Vasco Emauz and Simone Robinson. Photo credit Johan Persson.

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 (Be More Chill), music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki (Monstersongs) and is directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee (Groundhog Day). 


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