Lyric Theatre · 2h 30m · 8+
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Hadestown weaves together two ancient Greek love stories — the mortal Orpheus and Eurydice, and the immortal Hades and Persephone — into one of the most hauntingly beautiful musicals to grace the London stage. Winner of multiple Tony Awards on Broadway, this Anaïs Mitchell masterpiece arrives at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue with its intoxicating blend of folk, jazz and New Orleans blues. The result is a night of theatre that lingers long after the final note fades.
The Lyric Theatre sits in the heart of London's West End, just minutes from Piccadilly Circus tube station, making it the perfect destination for an evening in the theatre district. The show's intimate, cabaret-tinged atmosphere sets it apart from the grand spectacles nearby — if you enjoy the brooding intensity of Cabaret or the epic emotional sweep of Les Misérables further up Shaftesbury Avenue, Hadestown offers something altogether more seductive and strange.
At its heart, Hadestown asks whether hope is enough in a world ruled by power and greed. The score is extraordinary — 'Wait for Me', 'Road to Hell' and 'Come Home with Me' are the kind of songs that take up permanent residence in your head. Fans of myth-inspired storytelling will also want to compare it with the equally ambitious Evita, another musical that marries political weight with emotional storytelling.
Book your West End tickets to Hadestown for a date night, a birthday treat, or simply a night out that will remind you why live theatre is irreplaceable. Dress code is relaxed, there is an interval, and the bar at the Lyric serves excellent cocktails — which feels entirely appropriate for a show set partly in a jazz-soaked underworld.
Nearest tube
Piccadilly Circus (2 min walk)
Interval
Yes, 15 minutes
Dress code
Smart casual — Hadestown attracts a stylish, music-loving crowd
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available. Audio described and captioned performances
Lyric Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES
Nadia K.
1 week ago
“The most beautiful score I've ever heard in a musical. Every song is a masterpiece. I've been listening to the soundtrack non-stop since.”
Pete G.
2 weeks ago
“This is what theatre should be — raw, emotional, musically perfect. Hermes narrating the story is genius. Absolutely extraordinary.”
Sara J.
3 weeks ago
“Went in knowing nothing and was completely blown away. The staging is so creative and the performances are phenomenal. A must-see.”
The show runs for approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including one interval of about 15 minutes.
Not at all — the show tells you everything you need to know. The myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone, are woven naturally into the story.
The Lyric Theatre is on Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES — a 2-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus station.
Hadestown blends folk, jazz, blues and indie rock. If you enjoy artists like Bon Iver, Hozier or Florence + the Machine, you'll love the sound.
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