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The Tony Award-winning musical is now playing in the West End.

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About Hadestown

Journey to the Underworld with this innovative retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against a Depression-era backdrop at the Lyric Theatre. Book Hadestown tickets on London Theatre.

Hadestown follows Eurydice as she makes a desperate decision to work in Hades' hellish factory to escape poverty and the cold winter. Separated from Orpheus, he embarks upon a dangerous quest to bring her back. Their story interweaves with the mythic narratives of Hades and Persephone, while other iconic figures like Hermes and the Fates appear throughout the musical. Read our complete guide to Hadestown in the West End.

Anaïs Mitchell originally released the fusion of New Orleans jazz and American folk melodies as a concept album in 2010 to critical appraisal. In 2016, Hadestown premiered in Canada and later opened at London's National Olivier Theatre in 2018 under the direction of Rachel Chavkin. The musical opened on Broadway in April 2019 and won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.

Chavkin and Mitchell are joined by an award-winning team, including set designer Rachel Hauck, costume designer Michael Krass, lighting designer Bradley King, choreographer David Neumann, and sound designers Nevin Steinberg and Jessica Paz.

Wander down the “Road to Hell” and book Hadestown tickets on London Theatre.

Audio Described:
Saturday 27 September 2.30pm

BSL:
Wednesday 15th October 7.30pm

Run time

2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.

Start date

10th February, 2024

Venue

Lyric Theatre

Age

Ages 8+.

Production note

This production contains strobe-like effects throughout.

1K+ Reviews

Anna Pokh

65 Reviews | 4 Followers

Absorbing, Ambitious, Great Singing, Intelligent, Masterful

See it if you are looking for great Jazz music and you wish to be mesmerized by amazing voices of Hades and Persephone

Don’t see it if you expect to fully grasp all the exposition and the plot without any pre-read (it is quite difficult through most of singing and mumbling)

William richardson

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if If you love greek mythology, new orleans jazz, tragic love, captivating storytelling and amazing stage effects

Don’t see it if If you’re expecting it to be exactly like the soundtrack. That’s the tradoff of seeing something live.

Kate

100

Absorbing, Clever, Emotional, Intense, Thought-Provoking

See it if You like jazz, folksy tunes, gospel, bluegrass and big band swing, social commentary, mythology, a good love story

Don’t see it if You are easily overwhelmed by music and effects - there are very few pauses between songs

Charlie

100

Amazing, Great Singing, One Of A Kind, Soulful, Unique

See it if My favorite part of the West End musical was its profound message about perseverance and the value of trying, even in the face of failure.

Don’t see it if There was nothing I didn’t like about it!

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Our Review

'Hadestown' review – the spellbinding West End incarnation of this beloved folk musical was worth the wait

4 of 5

22 Feb 2024, 10:38

Read our review of Anaïs Mitchell’s folk opera Hadestown, now in performances at the Lyric Theatre to 22 December.

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Hadestown cast and creative team

By: Anaïs Mitchell, developed with Rachel Chavkin
Songs by: Anaïs Mitchell
Director: Rachel Chavkin
Cast list: Desmonda Cathabel (Eurydice), Victorial Hamilton-Barritt (Persephone - until 14 September), Chris Jarman (Hades), Cedric Neal (Hermes), Nicola Roberts (Perspephone - from 16 Sep - 18 Jan), Dylan Wood (Orpheus) Design: Rachel Hauck
Lighting: Bradley King
Costume: Michael Krass
Choreography: David Neumann
Sound: Nevin Steinberg and Jessica Paz
Other info: Arrangements and orchestrations by Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose, music supervision and vocal arrangements by Liam Robinson

Venue

Lyric Theatre

29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom, W1D 7ES

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Directions

Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (3mins)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.

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Show schedule

Day of week	Matinee	Evening
Monday	-	-
Tuesday	-	7:30 PM
Wednesday	-	7:30 PM
Thursday	2:30 PM	7:30 PM
Friday	-	7:30 PM
Saturday	2:30 PM	7:30 PM
Sunday	3:00 PM	-

Frequently asked questions

What is Hadestown about?

In the warmth of summertime, songwriter Orpheus and his muse Eurydice fall in love. But these young dreamers can't survive on songs. Can they survive in the underworld? The record-breaking Tony-winning musical returns to London's West End in 2024. Find out more on Hadestown tickets.