Hadestown Welcomes New Cast Members as it Enters its Third West End Year

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From 10 March 2026, Hadestown at London’s [Lyric Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/lyric-theatre-london) will welcome a fresh wave of talent as the celebrated production embarks on its third West End season. Joining the cast, **Rachel Adedeji** takes on the role of Persephone. A finalist on *The X Factor* (Series 6), **Rachel** has starred in *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*. **Bethany Antonia** will portray 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*.


**Marley Fenton** takes on Orpheus, following his 2024 Black British Theatre Award for Best Supporting Male Actor in a Musical for *The Wizard of Oz* (UK Tour). He has also led the UK tours of *Hamilton* (Alexander Hamilton) and *Grease* (Danny Zuko). **Alastair Parker** will play Hades, with stage credits including *The Crucible* (National Theatre and West End), *Matilda*, *Oliver!*, and the RSC’s *The Magician’s Elephant*. Olivier Award-winning **Clive Rowe** joins as Hermes, renowned for roles in *Guys and Dolls*, *Into the Woods*, *Company*, and numerous TV appearances. *Hadestown*, with music, lyrics, and book by Tony® and Grammy®-winning Anaïs Mitchell, blends folk, pop, blues, and jazz to retell the mythic love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone. Book your [Hadestown](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hadestown-tickets) tickets today.

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By Hay Brunsdon

I've 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.