Vasco Emauz, Kayna Montecillo, Cahir O’Neill and the cast of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical are now in rehearsals ahead of the first-ever UK tour, which is coming to New Wimbledon Theatre.
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.
With newly discovered powers he is unable to control, an unwanted destiny and a whole textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his trail, 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.
Emauz plays Percy Jackson, with Montecillo as the wise and fearless Annabeth and O’Neill as sidekick Grover.
They are joined by Simone Robinson as Sally Jackson, Niall Sheehy as Mr Bruner, Aidan Cutler as Mr D, Ellie-Grace Cousins as Clarisse, Paolo Micallef as Luke with Alex Anderton, Abe Armitage, Joseph Connor, Ellouise Delooze, Becca Francis and Amy McEvoy as the ensemble.
A stage adaptation of Rick Riordan’s novel, it first premiered off-Broadway in 2014 and went on to have two US tours, another off-Broadway run in 2017 and a 16-week limited run on Broadway in 2019. The Lightning Thief recently took over the West End during its run at The Other Palace.
The Lightning Thief 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) and 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).
The Lightning Thief plays New Wimbledon Theatre from October 28 – November 1, 2025. Tickets here.
Top image: (L-R) Vasco Emauz, Cahir O’Neill and Kayna Montecillo – The Lightning Thief (Rehearsal Images) – Photo credit Mark Senior (image supplied)