Meet the West End cast of Hadestown
Published on 13 March 2025
Last updated on 21 April 2026
Summary
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Hadestown has captivated West End audiences since 2019 with its folk-rock score and rich storytelling.
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The current cast features Bethany Antonia as Eurydice, Marley Fenton as Orpheus, and Clive Rowe as Hermes, among others.
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The production has won multiple awards, including 8 Tony Awards, and continues to celebrate themes of music and hope.
Hadestown has been taking West End audiences on a journey to the underworld since 2019, with complex characters, gorgeous folk-rock score, and emotionally evocative lyricism. Meet the cast bringing the mythic story to life at the Lyric Theatre!
Who plays Eurydice in Hadestown?
Bethany Antonia stars as the strong-willed Eurydice. Best known for Princess Baela Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon, her credits also include Stay Close (Netflix), Get Even (BBC), and Pin Cushion.
Who plays Orpheus in Hadestown?
Marley Fenton takes on the role of Orpheus, following The Wizard of Oz (UK Tour). He has also led the UK tours of Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton) and Grease (Danny Zuko).
Who plays Hermes in Hadestown?
Hermes is played by the Olivier Award-winning Clive Rowe, whose previous credits include Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods and Company.
Who plays Persephone in Hadestown?
Rachel Adedeji plays Persephone, the free-spirited goddess of spring. Adedeji was a finalist on The X Factor (Series 6). Her previous credits include Thriller Live! (West End and UK Tour), Jesus Christ Superstar (UK Tour), and Passing Strange (The Young Vic). Her television work includes Hollyoaks, Dreaming Whilst Black, Alice & Jack, and Champions.
Who plays Hades in Hadestown?
Alastair Parker plays Hades, the ruler of the underworld. His previous West End credits include The Crucible (National Theatre and West End), Matilda, Oliver!, and the RSC’s The Magician’s Elephant.
Who’s in the current cast of Hadestown?
Described as “an epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope” by Forbes, Hadestown is the multi award-winning hit that’s been seen by three million and streamed by over 350 million.
The West End cast of Hadestown features Melanie Bright (Les Miserables), Spike Maxwell and Lauran Rae (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as the Fates. The Workers are played by Femi Akinfolarin (Moulin Rouge! The Musical), Michelle Andrews, Ollie Bingham (Matilda the Musical), Gabriela Benedetti (Evita!) and Sebastian Lim-Seet.
The cast is completed by Juan Jackson (Disney’s Aladdin), Oisín Nolan-Power, Lindo Shinda (101 Dalmatians), Milly Willows (SIX) and Jasmine Triadi (The King and I).
Who was in the original cast of Hadestown?
When the smash-hit musical opened on Broadway in 2019, it was nominated for a huge 14 Tony Awards, winning 8 of them – including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Eva Noblezada, already known on the West End for starring as Kim in Miss Saigon and Eponine in Les Miserables, led the original Broadway cast in the role of Eurydice, alongside Reeve Carney as Orpheus. Patrick Page and Amber Gray originated the roles of Hades and Persephone respectively, with André De Shields winning a Tony Award for his portrayal of Hermes.
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