Hadestown
Do not miss the 8-time Tony Award-winning musical making its long-awaited West End return
Key information
Run time
2h 30min
Recommended age
+8 years
Genre
Musical
About the show
Nominated for this year’s Olivier Awards
Get ready to go way down to Hadestown as the award-winning musical returns to London.
- Embrace a musical feast full of folksy melancholy and heartache, yet also packed with gospel, dirty funk and Louisiana jazz.
- Journey to the depths of the underworld in this modern retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
- Follow the musical prodigy Orpheus as he ventures into the dark realm of Hadestown to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the King of the Underworld himself.
- Learn how their story intertwines with that of Hades and Persephone, whose tumultuous relationship mirrors the changing seasons.
- Admire this extraordinary collaboration between Anaïs Mitchell, a celebrated singer-songwriter, and director Rachel Chavkin.
Prepare for the experience
- Please note that theatre tickets cannot be purchased with other experiences. Should you want to shop around additional experiences, complete your theatre shows purchase first and explore our range of products after.
Children information
- Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by -and sat next- to a paying adult aged at least 18 years old.
- Children under 5 years old will not be admitted.
- Parents, please, note that this show is recommended for children aged 8 years old and over. Also, expect smoking on stage and occasional use of strong language.
Accessibility information
- This production contains strobe-like effects throughout.
- Please contact us if you require any accessibility information with regard to this theatre.
Ticket restrictions
- Theatre show tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-amendable, unfortunately.
Additional information
- Once you select the date and time, hit the ‘View seats’ button to check the availability and price of your preferred seats.
- Your purchase will be timed so you will have 10 minutes to complete it.
- Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist.
The Hadestown show’s live date and timeslot availability can be seen upon booking.
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Please arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the event start time to aid with the safe movement of customers around the venue.
- The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holidays, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.
Regular operating times at the Lyric Theatre are:
- Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 pm (also 2.30 pm on Thursday and Saturday)
- Sunday: 3.00 pm.
How to get there
- Address: Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES, England
- Nearest Underground station: Piccadilly Circus
Frequently asked questions
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What is the running time of Hadestown?
- Hadestown runs for 2h 30m including intervals.
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What is Hadestown about?
- Follow Orpheus on a musical odyssey to rescue his love, Eurydice, from the depths of the underworld, where they confront trials, temptation, and the ultimate test of their love
- This record-breaking, Tony-winning musical is set to make a triumphant return to London’s West End in 2024.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Encore Tickets.
