Hadestown to embark on first UK and Ireland tour

The West End production of Anaïs Mitchell’s musical Hadestown will embark on its first tour of the United Kingdom.

The production, which won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2019 and two WhatsOnStage Awards following its run at the National Theatre and subsequent West End transfer, will visit venues across the country.

The show also won two WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best Supporting Performer in a Musical for Melanie La Barrie and Best Musical Direction/Supervision.

The show will open at Curve in Leicester on 19 February 2027, with other dates confirmed on our tour page. Additional dates, including a spell in Dublin, are to be revealed.

Producer Mara Isaacs said: “We are thrilled to bring Hadestown to audiences across the UK and Ireland. This is a show that has moved and captivated audiences in London and around the world – and for good reason. Anaïs Mitchell’s extraordinary score, combined with a story about love and hope in the face of impossible odds, creates an evening in the theatre unlike any other. Once you’ve heard it, you won’t be able to get it out of your head. UK and Ireland – wait for us. We’re coming.”

Mitchell added: “I’m thrilled that Hadestown will be touring across the UK and Ireland! Our West End casts have taught us that these songs sound right at home in every lilt and brogue… we are thrilled to bring this story and music to folks all over and see what new resonances will be found.”

Casting details for the touring production have not yet been announced.

The musical, which blends modern American folk music with New Orleans jazz to reimagine the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice alongside King Hades and Persephone, continues its run at the Lyric Theatre in London.