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'The Lightning Thief' musical announces further casting

The musical follows New York City teenager Percy Jackson, played by Max Harwood, who discovers he is a descendant of the Greek god, Poseidon.

Olivia Rook
Olivia Rook

Additional casting has been announced for the UK premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at London's The Other Palace. Stranger Things: The First Shadow and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (film) star Max Harwood will play the lead when performances start on 23 November.

Joining him are Jessica Lee (Death Note the Musical, The Prince of Egypt, High Fidelity) as Annabeth and Scott Folan (Be More Chill) as Grover.

Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, the musical follows New York City teenager Percy Jackson (Harwood), who discovers he is a descendant of the Greek god, Poseidon.

The musical 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).

Further casting is yet to be announced.

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