The musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel will begin its 2026 tour at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre (14 – 17 January).
It has been announced that RuPaul’s Drag Race UK champion Danny Beard, who will take on the role of Mr D in the production he god of wine, marking their first involvement with the production as it begins the next stage of its run.
Talking of the news, Danny Beard said: “Who knew the Greek gods were crying out for a camp, bearded diva? I’m thrilled to be joining the incredible cast and creative team of the UK tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, playing Mr D – who just so happens to be the God of wine and drama. This show truly has something for everyone, and I’m looking forward to bringing the myth, magic and mayhem to audiences around the UK in 2026.”
They are joined by Simone Robinson (Coming to England) as Sally Jackson, Niall Sheehy (Miss Saigon) as Mr Bruner, 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.
When 16 year old 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 can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want and a whole mythology textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his tail, 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.
Following the show’s run in Cardiff, the musical will then visit: Hull New Theatre (27 January – 1 February), Malvern Theatres (4 – 7 February), Manchester Home (11 – 21 February), Birmingham Hippodrome (24 – 28 February), Peterborough New Theatre (3 – 7 March), Darlington Hippodrome (10 – 14 March) and finishing at Leicester Curve (17 – 21 March).
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical 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). Set and costume design is by Ryan Dawson Laight (Burlesque), lighting design by Tim Deiling (SIX), sound design by Dan Samson (Heathers The Musical), video design by Matt Powell(Chess), musical supervision is by Jeremy Wootton (Heathers The Musical) with musical direction by Will Joy (Cruel Intentions – The 90s Musical),illusions by Richard Pinner(Ghost) and fight direction by Lisa Connell (Heathers). Associate Director & Choreographer is Libby Watts (Wicked) and Associate Set & Costume Designer is Christophe Eynde (Your Lie In April).
To find out more visit: https://percyjacksonmusical.com/uk-tour/