Disney's Hercules Tickets
Disney's Hercules will be flexing his muscles at Theatre Royal Drury Lane!This production is recommended for ages 6+.
Running until 10 January 2026
Run time 2hrs 30mins (inc. interval)
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Disney’s Hercules London Tickets
It’s not a myth! More than two and a half decades since the animated Disney musical, everyone’s favourite demi-god is flexing his, rather sizable, muscles once again! Making the leap from screen to stage (we all know that he can go the distance) Disney’s Hercules will be landing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Written by Tony award winners Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah and featuring new songs from the composers of the classic cartoon, Alan Menken and David Zippel, you may not be a damsel, but you’ll be in distress if you miss your chance to see this magical musical! Book your tickets now.
History of Hercules
The cheeky, Greeky MUSE-ical follows Hercules, the son of Zeus and Hera, who is kidnapped as a baby and turned mortal by Hades, the god of the underworld.
Despite growing up on Earth as a mortal, Hercules retains his superhuman strength, and is determined to use this to return to Mount Olympus and reclaim his place among the gods. However, whilst striving to prove his worth, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and realises that what actually makes him happy, might not be infinite power and immortality after all. Facing various herculean challenges, the wannabe hero battles mythical creatures and the voices inside his head, as he learns about the true meaning of heroism, friendship, and love.
Featuring all the timeless tunes from the original Disney film, including ‘Go The Distance,’ ‘Zero to Hero,’ and ‘I Won’t Say (I’m in Love),’ the mythical musical is a divenly funny story with a pure heart.
The show is going the distance!
Following the huge success at the Public Theater (hundreds of thousands of people competed via lottery for the few seats available), the show quickly went from strength to strength, performing a sold out run at the Paper Mill Playhouse before crossing seas for its European premiere in Germany. Now, four years since the first performance, Disney’s Hercules will be heading to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, we hope they have a reinforced stage!
Fun facts and critical acclaim
In the classic animated film Hades states ‘Guys, relax. It’s only half-time’ at the 46-minute mark, the exact halfway point of the 92-minute movie!
Hercules was originally supposed to perform ten tasks, but King Eurystheus added another two to the list because he didn’t like the way the demi-god completed a couple of them. A backbreaking lesson in the importance of not cutting corners!
Alan Menken and David Zippel received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for the soaring ballad ‘Go The Distance’.
It may have been an animated film, but Danny DeVito‘s mouth is featured throughout the movie! The director had never seen an actor contort and twist his mouth so much when performing the dialogue, and knew he had to translate these movements onto the screen, which is why Phil talks, and looks, like that.
James Woods adlibbed and improvised a lot during his critically acclaimed performance of Hades. In fact, he talked so fast that it took the animators two weeks to draw a one-second scene.
Disney’s Hercules London Creatives
- Book - Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah
- Director - Lear deBessonet
- Music - Alan Menken and David Zippel
Disney’s Hercules London Cast
- Hercules - Luke Brady
Further West End casting to be announced.
Age restriction
This production is recommended for ages 6+.Running time
2hrs 30mins (inc. interval)Performance dates
6 June 2025 - 10 January 2026Content
Smoke/haze/fog, strobe lights, and loud sound effects are used throughout this production.Special notes
Children under the age of 4 (including babies in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Venue Information
Theatre Royal Drury LaneCatherine Street, London, WC2B 5JFLatest Disney's Hercules News
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15 things to do in London at night
There is such a thing as too much choice. And London is a fine example of that. When you’re planning a big trip into the big smoke, it can be overwhelming. Let us help guide you. Below are 15 of the best things to do in London at night so you can concentrate on your travel plans and not worry about your entertainment plans.
See a musical
The West End has the best musicals. We’re talking worldwide. So don’t waste this trip to London. Book a show. You can see everything from Why Am I So Single? to Les Misérables. Want to take a trip back in time? Why not see the multi-award-winning Hamilton? There are so many amazing shows to see. And coming to London and not seeing a musical is like going to Italy and not eating pasta.
Enjoy an immersive dining experience
One of the ultimate things to do in London at night is dinner and a show. Why not combine them?
Step into the outrageous and interactive Faulty Towers the Dining Experience to get a taste of the iconic British TV show. Join the accident-prone hotelier and his band of misfits as they make you cackle with glee and serve you a three-course meal.
You don’t have to fly to Greece to get a taste of the Med. Just venture to Zone 2. Join the festivities at the ABBA spectacular MAMMA MIA! The Party. You can dance, you can dine, you can have the time of your life at this immersive dining experience based on the classic movie. Enjoy a four-course meal while actors and dancers entertain you, then become the dancing queen at a post-dinner disco.
Go celebrity spotting
When you’re in a big city like London, you’re never too far from a famous face. But if you have celebrity spotting in mind, we have a super easy trick for you. Book a ticket to their show. At the moment, Jodie Whittaker is in The Duchess at Trafalgar Theatre, David Tennant is starring in Macbeth at the Harold Pinter Theatre, Mark Strong is in Oedipus at Wyndham’s Theatre, Mathew Baynton is in A Midsummer’s Night Dream at the Barbican, Lily Collins is in Barcelona, Steve Coogan is in Dr. Strangelove at the Noël Coward, Vanessa Williams in The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre, and Mark Rylance is in Juno and the Paycock at the Gielgud Theatre! Phew
And it doesn’t end there! There are loads of other star-studded shows coming up in 2025.
Go to the circus
Practise those oohs and aahs because you can see one of the best circus acts on the planet right here in London. Cirque du Soleil will be returning to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2025. So not only are you seeing a world-class show, you’ll get to visit an iconic landmark.
See some stand-up
There are plenty of comedy clubs in London. From The Comedy Store to The Top Secret Comedy Club, you can see up-and-comers alongside some of the biggest names in Giggle Town. But if you want to guarantee seeing your fav, why not book their special?
Billy Bailey’s Thoughtifier will be playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and Sandi Toksvig and the QI elves will be at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Have a laugh at a comedy
If stand-up isn’t your thing, but you still want a laugh, why not book tickets to a comedy show? From improv musicals such as Showstopper! The Improvised Musical to farcical nonsense like The Play That Goes Wrong, a comedy show is one of the best things to do in London at night.
Get a bit cheeky with some adult entertainment
For the hen parties. For the girls’ nights out. For the boys’ nights out. For the sheer hell of it, head to Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Casino. The stage adaptation of the hit film will raise the temperature on those cold city nights.
Go to a concert
If music be the food of love, play on! You can see the superstars at the O2 or Wembley, or - for a more affordable option - you can experience a state-of-the-art performance featuring the superstars of yesteryear. At ABBA Voyage, you can see the fab four perform as incredible holograms. It’s a unique experience.
Be moved by a play
London isn’t just home to the best musicals. It’s home to the best plays, too. From the longest-running show in the world, The Mousetrap, to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there’s something for every taste on the West End.
8 Nov, 2024 | By Carly Clements-Yu
News / Features / Casting / New Shows + Transfers
Hercules has found its hero! Initial West End casting confirmed
From zero to hero, the West End production of Disney’s Hercules has found their demigod and, with a Grammy nomination and a hit West End show already under his belt(ed toga), he’s sure to go the distance!
It has today been confirmed that Luke Brady will take on the title role in the show when it comes to London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Directed by Casey Nicholaw, the West End production follows the titular hero (and the ultimate nepo baby) as he competes in a series of labours to claim his birthright and strength, while pitted against the villainous Hades. Much loved musical numbers from the film include “Go The Distance”, “Zero to Hero” and “I Won't Say (I’m In Love),” are set to appear in the musical adaptation.
Anne Quart, executive producer of Disney Theatrical Group, explained why Luke was the hero they were looking for: “After a wide and exhaustive search, we are thrilled to announce Luke as Hercules. His remarkable depth as an actor delivers all the weight and power the character demands, but it’s his magnetism and presence that elevate this mythic character into a relatable young man, finding his way in the world and learning what it means to be human. The Hercules team has fallen in love with him and know that audiences will feel the same.”
Nicholaw continued: “In a search that took us across the globe, we have found our perfect hero in Luke, and I look forward to working with him over the coming months to develop the much-loved character of Hercules. We can’t wait for him to lift the roof at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.”
Brady recently played Orlando in the Royal Shakespeare Company's As You Like It. His previous credits include; Jay in SuperYou at the Lyric Theatre, Giuseppe in Assassins at Chichester Festival Theatre and Moses in The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre. He also killed it alongside Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench and Penélope Cruz in the 2017 film adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express.
4 Nov, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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