If you love your family West End shows divinely funny, Disney’s Hercules is the perfect way to brighten up your 2025. It’s based on the beloved 1997 Disney animation of the same name, containing all the songs fans remember from the movie plus some new tunes to get you going. The story? Hercules is half god and half human, an uncomfortable position to be in. He never quite feels at home, so when he gets the chance to overcome evil Hades and return from earth to Mount Olympus where the gods live, he’s thrilled. The only problem? It isn’t easy going from zero to hero, even when your muscles are massive.
The lead role of Hercules goes to Luke Brady, whose previous theatre credits include As You Like It for the RSC, SuperYou at the Lyric Theatre, Assassins at Chichester Festival Theatre, and The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre. The music comes from the 8-times Oscar winner Alan Menken with lyrics by Tony Award winner David Zippel. The brand new book is by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie) and the ex-artistic director of The Young Vic Theatre, Kwame Kwei-Armah. The fun is directed and choreographed by Tony-winner and West End royalty Casey Nicholaw (Mean Girls, The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott, and it’s all set to become a monster theatreland hit.
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Great fun, bright colourful and fabulous singing
We loved the show from start to finish, it was funny, great music a feel good spectacular
Jackie, 09 Jul 2025
Upbeat powerhouse performances
Some small niggles, ditch the dinosaur/ werewolf hybrid and the shreklike cyclops and incorporate a war horse style pegasus and phil needs to be a satyr. That said the music and songs standout performances from every cast member and sheer joy they pass onto the audience is incredible. Hope to see it again with my nephews. For any fanboys/girls head to stage door after show to meet a wonderfully friendly and accomodating cast for pics and autographs
Stephen, 05 Jul 2025
A fantastic show.
The acting, singing and scenery where just amazing. Meg and Hades and the Muses were so well cast as characters. Truly perfect and amazing.
Wow what a show . Loved it from start to finish.
Claire, 04 Jul 2025
Explosive and epic!
Phenomenal cast and production! Best show on the west end right now!
Jazmine, 01 Jul 2025
Amazing show - loved every second!
This show is a fast moving, funny, emotional tribute to a great story. The music is fabulous and the dancing is great - loved seeing a tap routine. The costumes were amazing - I couldn’t believe how many changes there were. I loved the puppetry, staging and although all the characters were brilliant- the muse stole the show - it was a little like watching a muse concert with a story! Excellent sound quality and lighting design.
Debby, 29 Jun 2025
Apart from the extreme volume - very humerous, very nice vocals!
Great experience, definitely worth the travel! All in all decent acting, exceptional vocals, the group dances were beautifully choreographed showdances! Great music, the band did a horrendous job ❤️
I'd suggest to bring earplugs to be safe - the volume was far too high and made it hard to enjoy in the beginning. With earplugs in it was fine.
Hella, 28 Jun 2025
Electric indeed!
This musical kept us entertained from start to finish; with brilliant musical talent, a fun take on the story and an amazing set. Thank you and well done cast and crew x
Conrad, 27 Jun 2025
Spectacular
Fantastic show , all round . Staging , acting and music all fab . A must see show .
Lisa, 27 Jun 2025
Excellent Show
Everyone on the show was brilliant, the music ,singing and dancing was amazing.
