Disney’s Hercules first raised its curtains in June 2025, taking the stage at the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Covent Garden – the oldest theatre in London. Since then, it’s been dazzling theatre-goers with its energy and playfulness, as well as its spectacular set design. Disney’s Hercules has been delighting audiences on screens since 1997, so it’s no surprise that there’s unanimous excitement about the musical being in the West End.
Here’s everything you might need to know before heading to the theatre – plus, find out how YOU could be in with a chance to get together with other Disney fans and musical theatre lovers and learn a track from the show.
When is Disney’s Hercules showing until?
The musical is currently booking until March 28, 2026.
What is the show’s run time?
Disney’s Hercules has a run time of approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, with an ice cream break (sorry, interval).
The cast and creative team behind Disney’s Hercules
Based on the classic Disney film set in Ancient Greece, the story has been adapted for stage by award winning Robert Horn and ex-Artistic Director of the Young Vic, Kwame Kwei-Armah.
Luke Brady of Prince of Egypt Musical fame shines as Hercules, and Mae Ann Jorolan has reprised her role as Meg off the back of the show’s Hamburg production. Stephen Carlile plays antagonist, Hades, while Hercules’ grumpy satyr, Phil, is played by Trevor Dion Nicholas.
The highly-praised Muses are played by Candace Furbert (Thalia), Sharlene Hector (Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (Melpomene), Malinda Parris (Calliope), and Robyn Rose-Li (Terpsichore).
The show’s epic soundtrack, which includes belters like “Go the Distance” and “Zero to Hero”, has been whipped up by dream team, Alan Menken and David Zippel – the same award-winning composer and lyricist duo from the original 1997 film. Between them they’ve worked on more Disney movies than I can count, with Menken’s repertoire alone including the likes of The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Tangled, and so many more.
Direction and choreography is by Tony-winner Casey Nicholaw—who is also behind Book of Mormon and Aladdin, amongst others—and co-choreographed by Tanisha Scott, whose clientele includes icons such as Beyoncé and Lizzo.
How much are tickets for Disney’s Hercules and where can I buy them?
Tickets start at just £29.50, depending when you want to go and where you choose to sit. You can purchase tickets via LW Theatres here.
Is Disney’s Hercules accessible?
Disney’s Hercules is best suited to ages six and up, and children under four will be refused entry. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
There is lift access to all levels of the theatre, and wheelchair seating can be accommodated in most areas. There are also relaxed, captioned, signed and audio described performances available. You can find out more about access performances over on the show’s website.
You said something about an exclusive opportunity to sing a track from the show?
A-ha, I did. Disney’s Hercules has paired up with Somewhere2Sing to give fans the chance to secure an exclusive opportunity to learn a track from the dazzling musical, with a little help from a professional musical director.
The exclusive event will take place in Shoreditch on September 27, where lucky participants will spend the day with fellow Disney and musical theatre lovers learning the track. And if learning with the pros and meeting likeminded people isn’t enough, there will also be some surprises throughout the day!
Participants must be over 18 and will be asked to cover their own expenses. You can sign up to be in with a chance here.