Production photos released of Bradley Gibson in HERCULES

Adapted from the 1997 Walt Disney Studios animated film, Hercules is loosely based on the Greek myth of Hercules. The son of Zeus, Hercules is sent down to earth from Olympus as a baby, where he grows up among mortals. Along his journey to becoming a true hero, he trains under the satyr Philoctetes, falls in love with the beautiful but troubled Megara, and faces a whole host of monsters, while his wicked uncle Hades plots to overthrow the rule of Zeus.

With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, Casey Nicholaw’s production of Hercules, co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott, opened at Theatre Royal Drury Lane last summer, going on to be nominated for three WhatsOnStage Awards including for Best New Musical. It features beloved songs from the original film, such as 'Go the Distance' and 'I Won't Say I'm in Love', as well as several new ones written for the musical.

Bradley Gibson originated the role of Hercules in its world premiere production in New Jersey in 2023, and has now returned to the role in the final extension of the West End production, making his West End debut. Gibson’s other theatre credits include Fremont Ave. (Arena Stage and South Coast Rep), The Lion King, A Bronx Tale, Rocky (Broadway), Love’s Labour’s Lost (NY Public Theatre), and The School for Scandal (Red Bull Theater). He took over from Luke Brady, who originated the role in the West End, and will continue in the role until the musical closes on 5 September 2026.

He is joined in the cast by Leslie Beehann (Terpschiore), Kimmy Edwards (Clio), Candace Furbert (Thalia), Malinda Parris (Calliope), Paige Peddie (Melpomene), Mae Ann Jorolan (Meg), Emile Ruddock (Phil), Stephen Carlile (Hades), Craig Gallivan (Bob), and Matt Overfield (Charles).

Hercules is playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 5th September 2026.

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