The show is set to embark on a tour this Autumn.
It has been announced by the team behind the musical that there will be open auditions being held to find the company of demigods for the UK tour.
The newly announced open audition will take place at The Other Palace on Tuesday 22 April, the London home to The Lightning Thief.Those auditioning should arrive from 10am and are asked to prepare a 16 bar cut of a song in the style of the show and to bring a printed CV and headshot that includes contact details as well as sheet music for their audition song. Full details at kenwright.com/auditions.
Paul Taylor-Mills (Producer) said: “At the heart of Percy are themes of inclusivity and the spirit that anything is within your reach. That is why we want to open doors for as many people as possible with an open casting call. Whilst casting isn’t guaranteed, it’s an opportunity for us to cast the net as far as possible to those that may not get to us via some of the more traditional routes… which is very Percy!”
The musical is based on the best selling book by Rick Riordan, which has also been made into a film. This touring production will open at Theatre Royal Windsor from 15 – 23 August 2025 before continuing on to play Newcastle, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Brighton, Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, Bradford and Wimbledon with many more venues to be announced.
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.
The Lightning Thief originally premiered Off-Broadway in 2014 before embraking on two US tours, another off-Broadway run in 2017 and a 16-week limited run on Broadway in 2019. This London production is currently booking at The Other Palace until the 31st August 2025.
It 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).
To find out more about the UK tour visit: https://www.kenwright.com/productions/the-lightning-thief-uk-tour/