Nicola Roberts drops out of Hadestown ‘to undergo small surgical procedure’
Roberts will miss her final week in the show
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London
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9 January 2026
Nicola Roberts has confirmed she will leave the West End production of Hadestown.
Roberts said in a statement that she will be “undergoing a small surgical procedure” but that “everything is okay.”
With music, lyrics and book by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell, the award-winning show has direction by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin. It returned to UK shores last year for an open-ended spell at the Lyric Theatre, going on to be nominated for three WhatsOnStage Awards – and Melanie La Barrie won for her performance.
Roberts was originally slated to play the role of Persephone to 18 January 2026, returning to the West End for the first time in over half a decade.
Her statement in full: “I’m so sad and disappointed to have to share this news with you all. Today I have learnt that I have to undergo a small surgical procedure and have been informed by my doctor that as a result I will be unable to complete my final week of Hadestown shows. Everything is ok.
“I am heartbroken I won’t get to share the stage with my incredible cast who I love dearly and perform for the passionate Hadestown audiences I’ve had the privilege to get to know over these last 5 months.
“I have adored playing the role of Persephone, it has been a dream come true and I’m so upset not to be able to fulfil my final week and to leave the show without a proper goodbye.
“I’m so sorry to anyone who had organised trips and booked tickets for my last week. This is completely out of my control and really I have to follow my doctor’s instructions. Sending love to everyone, thank you for your continued support and understanding”
She appeared alongside Desmonda Cathabel as Eurydice, Chris Jarman as Hades, Daniel Breaker as Hermes and Dylan Wood as Orpheus.
The production is produced in London by Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold, Tom Kirdahy and the National Theatre in association with JAS Theatricals.
